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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines from C$ 221

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — DSM
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver Intl (YVR) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 423

One-way from

C$ 221

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 793
9/5-16/5
  • 9/5-16/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 08m total
  • Vancouver to Des Moines
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 4/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 16m total
  • Vancouver to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (C$ 93 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Find flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Fri 9/51:30 p.m.YVR - DSM
2 stops28h 08mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/52:25 p.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 423
Fri 6/65:00 a.m.YVR - DSM
2 stops13h 46mWestJet
Mon 9/62:43 p.m.DSM - YVR
2 stops30h 27mWestJet
Deal found 15/4C$ 455
Mon 23/67:45 p.m.YVR - DSM
2 stops12h 34mDelta
Thu 26/62:43 p.m.DSM - YVR
2 stops10h 16mDelta
Deal found 15/4C$ 630
Mon 23/63:30 p.m.YVR - DSM
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Thu 26/66:00 a.m.DSM - YVR
2 stops11h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 795

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Fly from

Vancouver Intl

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Fri 9/5

1:30 p.m.-7:38 p.m.

2 stops28h 08m

Des Moines

Fri 16/5

2:25 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

1 stop10h 00m

C$ 423

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Fri 6/6

5:00 a.m.-8:46 p.m.

2 stops13h 46m

Des Moines

Mon 9/6

2:43 p.m.-7:10 p.m.

2 stops30h 27m

C$ 455

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Mon 23/6

7:45 p.m.-10:19 a.m.

2 stops12h 34m

Des Moines

Thu 26/6

2:43 p.m.-10:59 p.m.

2 stops10h 16m

C$ 630

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Mon 23/6

3:30 p.m.-11:54 p.m.

1 stop6h 24m

Des Moines

Thu 26/6

6:00 a.m.-3:54 p.m.

2 stops11h 54m

C$ 795

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Thu 4/9

5:30 p.m.-10:46 a.m.

1 stop15h 16m

C$ 221

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Tue 24/6

11:54 p.m.-9:07 a.m.

1 stop7h 13m

C$ 225

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Fri 30/5

5:20 p.m.-10:19 a.m.

2 stops14h 59m

C$ 228

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Tue 5/8

10:15 p.m.-9:41 p.m.

2 stops21h 26m

C$ 311

VancouverDes Moines

YVR - DSM

YVRDSM

Vancouver Intl

Tue 5/8

5:15 p.m.-12:51 p.m.

3 stops17h 36m

C$ 691

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Deals found on 15/4

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YVR to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 25.0 - 125.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 25.0 mm.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, 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 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated 15 April 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
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Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,805 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,127 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Vancouver Intl?

    If you book a flight to Des Moines from Vancouver Intl, you will be flying to Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 5.7 km from the centre of Des Moines. There are 0 flights from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines per day from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines round-trip?

    Flying on WestJet is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at C$ 455. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 630 and C$ 795, respectively. WestJet is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 221. Users have also found prices from C$ 225 and C$ 228 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Top 2 airlines flying from Vancouver Intl to Des Moines

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 227AverageC$ 791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 437AverageC$ 568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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