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C$181 Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Calgary

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      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Des Moines to Calgary? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
      Calgary.C$430 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 15, returning Wed, Sep 17.Round-trip flight with Allegiant Air and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departing from Des Moines on Mon, Sep 15, arriving in Calgary.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Calgary on Wed, Sep 17, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$430, select.
      Calgary.C$535 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 2, returning Sun, Oct 5.Round-trip flight with Allegiant Air and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departing from Des Moines on Thu, Oct 2, arriving in Calgary.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Calgary on Sun, Oct 5, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$535, select.
      Calgary.C$555 per passenger.Departing Fri, Aug 29, returning Wed, Sep 3.Round-trip flight with Allegiant Air and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departing from Des Moines on Fri, Aug 29, arriving in Calgary.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Calgary on Wed, Sep 3, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$555, select.
      Calgary.C$714 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 30, returning Thu, Aug 7.Round-trip flight with Allegiant Air and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departing from Des Moines on Wed, Jul 30, arriving in Calgary.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Calgary on Thu, Aug 7, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$714, select.
      Calgary.C$811 per passenger.Departing Sat, Mar 21, returning Fri, Mar 27.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departing from Des Moines on Sat, Mar 21, arriving in Calgary.Inbound indirect flight with United, departing from Calgary on Fri, Mar 27, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$811, select.
      Calgary.C$886 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 20, returning Wed, Jun 10.Round-trip flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Des Moines on Wed, May 20, arriving in Calgary.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Calgary on Wed, Jun 10, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$886, select.

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      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Des Moines to Calgary flights are currently cheapest in September.
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      Des Moines to Calgary: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Des Moines to Calgary below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Calgary.

      Des Moines to Calgary: Flight information

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      Cheapest flight foundC$430
      Cheapest month to flySeptember

      Finding cheap flights from Des Moines to Calgary: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Calgary is C$430. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Des Moines to Calgary. But we found flights with one or more stops from C$430.
      There are no flights flying from Des Moines to Calgary, as of July 2025.
      The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Calgary is usually September.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Des Moines Airport to Calgary Airport on Monday, September 15, 2025.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between Des Moines Airport and Calgary Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Calgary but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Calgary is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
      Currently, Allegiant Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Calgary.

      Travelling from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know

      • The timezone in Calgary is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Des Moines.

      • To ensure you get on your DSM to YYC flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

      • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

      • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Des Moines International Airport to Calgary International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between DSM and YYC:

        • Denver International Airport

        • O'Hare International Airport

        • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)

      • C$181 is the best price for a one-way Des Moines International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$430. These fares can change based on demand.

      • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DSM to YYC if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.

      • Getting cheap flights from Des Moines International Airport to Calgary International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.

      • Picking up cheap flights from DSM to YYC is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new deal comes up.

      • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Des Moines International Airport to Calgary International Airport.

      Handy information about Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

      • DSM's address is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.

      • Des Moines International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80.45% of flights that take off from DSM land on time.

      • Des Moines International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Des Moines. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

      • Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.

      • Taking an early flight from Des Moines International Airport to Calgary International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near DSM:

      Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)

      Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary

      • The street address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.

      • Calgary International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Calgary. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.

      • It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.

      When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)

      • July is the most popular month for flights from Des Moines International Airport to Calgary International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Calgary in February.

      • The warmest month in Calgary is August, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Des Moines International Airport to Calgary International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

      • Search for cheap tickets from DSM to YYC in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.

      Explore more of Canada

      • Calgary has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada you should also see. Around 274 kilometres north of Calgary, a visit to Edmonton will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.

      • Around 402 kilometres west of Calgary, Kelowna is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.

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