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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Calgary from C$ 222

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YYC
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Calgary

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Calgary (YYC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 568

One-way from

C$ 222

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

December

Average price

C$ 1,094
12/6-16/6
  • 12/6-16/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 22h 24m total
  • Des Moines to Calgary
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 5/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 06m total
  • Des Moines to Calgary
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 46% potential increase in price (C$ 1,422 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 22% potential price decrease (C$ 291 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Calgary
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Calgary. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Thu 12/67:00 a.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/69:00 a.m.YYC - DSM
2 stops11h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 568
Sat 5/45:15 p.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop5h 33mAir Canada
Sat 12/46:15 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop13h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 19/2C$ 601
Fri 4/411:55 a.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop9h 47mDelta
Fri 11/46:30 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop9h 01mDelta
Deal found 19/2C$ 612
Fri 4/411:55 a.m.DSM - YYC
2 stops8h 10mWestJet
Fri 11/49:00 a.m.YYC - DSM
2 stops11h 20mWestJet
Deal found 19/2C$ 693
Sat 5/46:47 p.m.DSM - YYC
2 stops28h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/46:15 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 707

Find flights from Des Moines to Calgary within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Calgary that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Des Moines

Fly to

Calgary

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 12/6

7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

1 stop11h 00m

Calgary

Mon 16/6

9:00 a.m.-9:24 p.m.

2 stops11h 24m

C$ 568

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 5/4

5:15 p.m.-9:48 p.m.

1 stop5h 33m

Calgary

Sat 12/4

6:15 a.m.-8:39 p.m.

1 stop13h 24m

C$ 601

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 4/4

11:55 a.m.-8:42 p.m.

1 stop9h 47m

Calgary

Fri 11/4

6:30 a.m.-4:31 p.m.

1 stop9h 01m

C$ 612

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 4/4

11:55 a.m.-7:05 p.m.

2 stops8h 10m

Calgary

Fri 11/4

9:00 a.m.-9:20 p.m.

2 stops11h 20m

C$ 693

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 5/4

6:47 p.m.-9:48 p.m.

2 stops28h 01m

Calgary

Sat 12/4

6:15 a.m.-4:09 p.m.

1 stop8h 54m

C$ 707

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 5/4

8:47 a.m.-1:53 p.m.

1 stop6h 06m

C$ 222

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Mon 5/5

2:28 p.m.-9:10 p.m.

2 stops31h 42m

C$ 305

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Mon 5/5

5:27 p.m.-11:47 a.m.

1 stop19h 20m

C$ 330

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 5/4

6:20 a.m.-8:42 p.m.

2 stops15h 22m

C$ 392

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Calgary

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Rainfall in Calgary by month

Plan your trip to Calgary by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Calgary ranges from 9.0 - 94.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 94.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Calgary when rainfall is around 9.0 mm.

Temperature in Calgary by month

Plan your trip to Calgary by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Calgary, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -7.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Calgary

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Calgary. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Calgary. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

WestJet
7.2
Good
2,801 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,748 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Calgary. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Calgary round-trip?

    Air Canada, at C$ 601, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Calgary.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and WestJet. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Calgary one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 222 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from C$ 330 and Delta from C$ 392 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Calgary that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Calgary flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Calgary?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Calgary.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Calgary?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Calgary by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Calgary?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Calgary (average of C$ 138). Flying from Des Moines to Calgary in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 263). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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