Cheap flights from Des Moines to Ottawa from $585

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8:47 pm - 4:57 pmDSM-YOW
19h 10m2 stops
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4:05 pm - 2:50 pmYOW-DSM
23h 45m1 stop
Sun, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 19
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3:43 pm - 4:19 pmDSM-YOW
23h 36m3 stops
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8:45 am - 5:01 pmYOW-DSM
33h 16m3 stops
Sun, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 19
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10:41 am - 12:22 amDSM-YOW
12h 41m2 stops
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8:45 am - 5:01 pmYOW-DSM
33h 16m3 stops
Sun, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 19
United Airlines Logo
11:31 am - 9:35 pmDSM-YOW
9h 04m1 stop
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6:33 am - 2:23 pmYOW-DSM
8h 50m1 stop
$719United Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 18
United Airlines Logo
11:31 am - 9:35 pmDSM-YOW
9h 04m1 stop
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7:29 pm - 10:32 amYOW-DSM
16h 03m2 stops
$728United Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 18
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10:41 am - 12:22 amDSM-YOW
12h 41m2 stops
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8:40 pm - 2:50 pmYOW-DSM
19h 10m2 stops
Sun, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 19
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1:33 pm - 1:34 amDSM-YOW
11h 01m2 stops
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5:15 am - 12:11 pmYOW-DSM
7h 56m2 stops
$777Air Canada
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Sat, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 18
United Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 4:50 pmDSM-YOW
4h 20m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 9:36 pmYOW-DSM
12h 01m1 stop
$793United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
United Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 11:43 pmDSM-YOW
7h 28m2 stops
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6:52 am - 10:20 amYOW-DSM
4h 28m1 stop
$802United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
United Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 9:56 pmDSM-YOW
9h 26m2 stops
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6:00 am - 2:11 pmYOW-DSM
9h 11m2 stops
$808United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Ottawa

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to Ottawa flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 11
DSM11:31 amDes Moines
9h 04m
1 stop
YOW9:35 pmOttawa
Oct 18
YOW6:33 amOttawa
8h 50m
1 stop
DSM2:23 pmDes Moines
United Airlines
Oct 11
DSM11:31 amDes Moines
9h 04m
1 stop
YOW9:35 pmOttawa
Oct 18
YOW7:29 pmOttawa
16h 03m
2 stops
DSM10:32 amDes Moines
United Airlines
Feb 18
DSM11:30 amDes Moines
4h 20m
1 stop
YOW4:50 pmOttawa
Feb 22
YOW10:35 amOttawa
12h 01m
1 stop
DSM9:36 pmDes Moines

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Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Sun 10/12

8:47 pm-4:57 pm

2 stops19h 10m

Ottawa

Sun 10/19

4:05 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$585

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Sun 10/12

3:43 pm-4:19 pm

3 stops23h 36m

Ottawa

Sun 10/19

8:45 am-5:01 pm

3 stops33h 16m

$631

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Sun 10/12

10:41 am-12:22 am

2 stops12h 41m

Ottawa

Sun 10/19

8:45 am-5:01 pm

3 stops33h 16m

$633

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Sat 10/11

11:31 am-9:35 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Ottawa

Sat 10/18

6:33 am-2:23 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$719

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Sat 10/11

11:31 am-9:35 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Ottawa

Sat 10/18

7:29 pm-10:32 am

2 stops16h 03m

$728

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Sun 10/12

10:41 am-12:22 am

2 stops12h 41m

Ottawa

Sun 10/19

8:40 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops19h 10m

$744

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Sat 10/11

1:33 pm-1:34 am

2 stops11h 01m

Ottawa

Sat 10/18

5:15 am-12:11 pm

2 stops7h 56m

$777

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

11:30 am-4:50 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Ottawa

Sun 2/22

10:35 am-9:36 pm

1 stop12h 01m

$793

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

3:15 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops7h 28m

Ottawa

Sun 2/22

6:52 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 28m

$802

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM - YOW

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

11:30 am-9:56 pm

2 stops9h 26m

Ottawa

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-2:11 pm

2 stops9h 11m

$808

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  • How far is Des Moines to Ottawa by plane?

    The distance between Des Moines and Ottawa is about 933.9 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 4h 20m.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Ottawa 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 Ottawa Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Ottawa Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Ottawa Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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