Flying from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Flying during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Des Moines International Airport to Calgary International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between DSM and YYC are:
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$280 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Des Moines International Airport to Calgary International Airport. A return flight starts from C$482. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap flight tickets from DSM to YYC, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flight tickets from Des Moines International Airport to Calgary International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time searching for cheap flight tickets from DSM to YYC every day.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Des Moines International Airport to Calgary International Airport. Simply select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Located around 10 kilometres from the center of Des Moines, Des Moines International Airport can be reached in approximately 14 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 43 minutes.
After a handy hotel near DSM? If you've booked an early flight from Des Moines International Airport to Calgary International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Consider staying in a hotel near YYC if you're catching a late flight from Des Moines International Airport to Calgary International Airport. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
From Calgary International Airport, Calgary is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the center driving.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
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 May.
Before locking in your flight from Des Moines International Airport to Calgary International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Calgary, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from DSM to YYC in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -18ºC and 0ºC on average.
More about Calgary
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Calgary right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from DSM to YYC:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Calgary Tower, Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Calgary.
Complete your Calgary trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Calgary International Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Calgary.
