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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Calgary from $226

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5:49 pm - 6:40 pmDSM-YYC
25h 51m2 stops
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8:45 am - 10:41 pmYYC-DSM
12h 56m1 stop
$326
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Sun, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 28
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5:49 pm - 6:40 pmDSM-YYC
25h 51m2 stops
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8:45 am - 10:41 pmYYC-DSM
12h 56m1 stop
$332
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Sun, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 28
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5:49 pm - 6:40 pmDSM-YYC
25h 51m2 stops
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8:45 am - 10:41 pmYYC-DSM
12h 56m1 stop
$338
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Sun, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 28
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7:00 am - 4:49 pmDSM-YYC
10h 49m1 stop
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7:35 pm - 2:27 pmYYC-DSM
17h 52m1 stop
$354
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Thu, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 7
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7:03 am - 11:19 pmDSM-YYC
17h 16m1 stop
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6:29 am - 8:25 amYYC-DSM
24h 56m1 stop
$418American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 25
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7:17 am - 11:19 pmDSM-YYC
17h 02m1 stop
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6:29 am - 11:28 pmYYC-DSM
15h 59m1 stop
$419American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 25
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3:25 pm - 10:53 pmDSM-YYC
8h 28m1 stop
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6:15 am - 9:45 pmYYC-DSM
14h 30m2 stops
$524United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 5
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3:15 pm - 12:35 pmDSM-YYC
22h 20m1 stop
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2:13 pm - 10:42 amYYC-DSM
19h 29m2 stops
$525United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 4
WestJet Logo
2:49 pm - 12:44 amDSM-YYC
10h 55m2 stops
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9:55 am - 9:01 pmYYC-DSM
10h 06m2 stops
$529WestJet
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Fri, Sep 19 - Fri, Sep 26
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5:54 pm - 6:24 pmDSM-YYC
25h 30m1 stop
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9:55 am - 10:14 amYYC-DSM
23h 19m2 stops
$541WestJet
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Fri, Sep 19 - Fri, Sep 26

WestJet flights from Des Moines to Calgary

Our best WestJet deals on Des Moines to Calgary flight tickets
WestJet
Sep 19
DSM2:49 pmDes Moines
10h 55m
2 stops
YYC12:44 amCalgary
Sep 26
YYC9:55 amCalgary
10h 06m
2 stops
DSM9:01 pmDes Moines
$529
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WestJet
Sep 19
DSM5:54 pmDes Moines
25h 30m
1 stop
YYC6:24 pmCalgary
Sep 26
YYC9:55 amCalgary
23h 19m
2 stops
DSM10:14 amDes Moines
$541
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WestJet
Aug 9
DSM10:56 amDes Moines
10h 59m
1 stop
YYC8:55 pmCalgary
Aug 15
YYC10:00 pmCalgary
15h 07m
2 stops
DSM2:07 pmDes Moines
$860
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American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Calgary

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American Airlines
Sep 16
DSM7:03 amDes Moines
17h 16m
1 stop
YYC11:19 pmCalgary
Sep 25
YYC6:29 amCalgary
24h 56m
1 stop
DSM8:25 amDes Moines
$418
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American Airlines
Sep 16
DSM7:17 amDes Moines
17h 02m
1 stop
YYC11:19 pmCalgary
Sep 25
YYC6:29 amCalgary
15h 59m
1 stop
DSM11:28 pmDes Moines
$419
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American Airlines
Oct 2
DSM2:21 pmDes Moines
9h 58m
1 stop
YYC11:19 pmCalgary
Oct 7
YYC1:29 pmCalgary
17h 59m
1 stop
DSM8:28 amDes Moines
$424
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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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 7, 2025.
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Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sun 9/21

5:49 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops25h 51m

Calgary

Sun 9/28

8:45 am-10:41 pm

1 stop12h 56m

$326

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sun 9/21

5:49 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops25h 51m

Calgary

Sun 9/28

8:45 am-10:41 pm

1 stop12h 56m

$332

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sun 9/21

5:49 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops25h 51m

Calgary

Sun 9/28

8:45 am-10:41 pm

1 stop12h 56m

$338

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 10/2

7:00 am-4:49 pm

1 stop10h 49m

Calgary

Tue 10/7

7:35 pm-2:27 pm

1 stop17h 52m

$354

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Tue 9/16

7:03 am-11:19 pm

1 stop17h 16m

Calgary

Thu 9/25

6:29 am-8:25 am

1 stop24h 56m

$418

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Tue 9/16

7:17 am-11:19 pm

1 stop17h 02m

Calgary

Thu 9/25

6:29 am-11:28 pm

1 stop15h 59m

$419

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Mon 9/1

3:25 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Calgary

Fri 9/5

6:15 am-9:45 pm

2 stops14h 30m

$524

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Sat 11/1

3:15 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Calgary

Tue 11/4

2:13 pm-10:42 am

2 stops19h 29m

$525

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 9/19

2:49 pm-12:44 am

2 stops10h 55m

Calgary

Fri 9/26

9:55 am-9:01 pm

2 stops10h 06m

$529

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 9/19

5:54 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop25h 30m

Calgary

Fri 9/26

9:55 am-10:14 am

2 stops23h 19m

$541

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Des Moines and Calgary?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Calgary?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Calgary is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $365. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from Des Moines to Calgary on a Thursday will generally be more expensive and average around $799. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Calgary?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Calgary is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as $584. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $794 on average. Flights to Calgary from Des Moines at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Des Moines to Calgary according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$226

Fastest flight time

7h 44m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Calgary

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Calgary from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $226. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Calgary found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $326.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Calgary takes 7h 44m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Calgary. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Des Moines Airport - Calgary Airport.
There is 1 airport near Calgary: Calgary (YYC)
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  • How far is Des Moines to Calgary by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Des Moines to Calgary is 1167.3 mi. Typically, this will take 7h 44m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Calgary Airport?

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Calgary Airport are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Calgary Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Calgary Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Calgary Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Calgary Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Calgary Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to Calgary?

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Air CanadaPriceFrom $342Free CancellationRating
7.1
9,893 reviews
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WestJetPriceFrom $442Free CancellationRating
7.2
3,002 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $468Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,917 reviews
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