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As of September 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to Ottawa Airport.

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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5:52 pm - 5:20 pmDSM Des Moines-YOW Ottawa

22h 28m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

3:15 pm - 2:21 pmYOW Ottawa-DSM Des Moines

24h 06m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

$487Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

5:52 pm - 5:20 pmDSM Des Moines-YOW Ottawa

22h 28m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

5:40 pm - 9:35 pmYOW Ottawa-DSM Des Moines

28h 55m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$523Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

11:27 am - 5:16 pmDSM Des Moines-YOW Ottawa

4h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:20 pm - 9:23 pmYOW Ottawa-DSM Des Moines

5h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$757Air Canada

Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2

11:27 am - 5:16 pmDSM Des Moines-YOW Ottawa

4h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:37 am - 2:15 pmYOW Ottawa-DSM Des Moines

4h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$757Air Canada

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

1:24 pm - 9:35 pmDSM Des Moines-YOW Ottawa

7h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:25 am - 12:34 pmYOW Ottawa-DSM Des Moines

7h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$757Air Canada

Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 21

8:00 am - 1:59 pmDSM Des Moines-YOW Ottawa

4h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:20 pm - 11:35 pmYOW Ottawa-DSM Des Moines

7h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$757Air Canada

Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2

6:55 pm - 1:17 pmDSM Des Moines-YOW Ottawa

17h 22m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Island

5:20 pm - 11:35 pmYOW Ottawa-DSM Des Moines

7h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$762Air Canada

Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2

1:24 pm - 9:35 pmDSM Des Moines-YOW Ottawa

7h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 2:15 pmYOW Ottawa-DSM Des Moines

9h 15m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Indianapolis Chicago O'Hare Intl

$767United Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 21

9:50 am - 7:27 pmDSM Des Moines-YOW Ottawa

8h 37m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9:45 am - 9:55 pmYOW Ottawa-DSM Des Moines

13h 10m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$772United Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

3:11 pm - 11:54 pmDSM Des Moines-YOW Ottawa

7h 43m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:00 am - 2:15 pmYOW Ottawa-DSM Des Moines

9h 15m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Indianapolis Chicago O'Hare Intl

$777United Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 21

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Air Canada

Sep 28

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

4h 59m

1 stop

YOW1:59 pmOttawa

Oct 2

YOW5:20 pmOttawa

7h 15m

1 stop

DSM11:35 pmDes Moines

$757

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Sep 28

DSM6:55 pmDes Moines

17h 22m

2 stops

YOW1:17 pmOttawa

Oct 2

YOW5:20 pmOttawa

7h 15m

1 stop

DSM11:35 pmDes Moines

$762

Air Canada

Oct 19

DSM1:24 pmDes Moines

7h 11m

1 stop

YOW9:35 pmOttawa

Oct 21

YOW6:00 amOttawa

18h 35m

2 stops

DSM11:35 pmDes Moines

$765

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Ottawa

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United Airlines

Oct 19

DSM1:24 pmDes Moines

7h 11m

1 stop

YOW9:35 pmOttawa

Oct 21

YOW6:00 amOttawa

9h 15m

3 stops

DSM2:15 pmDes Moines

$767

United Airlines

Oct 29

DSM9:50 amDes Moines

8h 37m

2 stops

YOW7:27 pmOttawa

Nov 5

YOW9:45 amOttawa

13h 10m

2 stops

DSM9:55 pmDes Moines

$772

United Airlines

Oct 19

DSM3:11 pmDes Moines

7h 43m

2 stops

YOW11:54 pmOttawa

Oct 21

YOW6:00 amOttawa

9h 15m

3 stops

DSM2:15 pmDes Moines

$777

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Thu 10/29

5:52 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop22h 28m

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Thu 11/5

3:15 pm-2:21 pm

1 stop24h 06m

$487

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Thu 10/29

5:52 pm-5:20 pm

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$523

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DSM Des Moines - YOW Ottawa

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Mon 9/28

11:27 am-5:16 pm

1 stop4h 49m

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Fri 10/2

5:20 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$757

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DSM Des Moines - YOW Ottawa

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Tue 10/13

11:27 am-5:16 pm

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1 stop4h 38m

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DSM Des Moines - YOW Ottawa

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Mon 10/19

1:24 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop7h 11m

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Wed 10/21

6:25 am-12:34 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$757

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DSM Des Moines - YOW Ottawa

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Mon 9/28

8:00 am-1:59 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Ottawa

Fri 10/2

5:20 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$757

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM Des Moines - YOW Ottawa

DSMYOW

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Mon 9/28

6:55 pm-1:17 pm

2 stops17h 22m

Ottawa

Fri 10/2

5:20 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$762

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DSM Des Moines - YOW Ottawa

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Mon 10/19

1:24 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Ottawa

Wed 10/21

6:00 am-2:15 pm

3 stops9h 15m

$767

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM Des Moines - YOW Ottawa

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Thu 10/29

9:50 am-7:27 pm

2 stops8h 37m

Ottawa

Thu 11/5

9:45 am-9:55 pm

2 stops13h 10m

$772

Des MoinesOttawa

DSM Des Moines - YOW Ottawa

DSMYOW

Des Moines

Mon 10/19

3:11 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops7h 43m

Ottawa

Wed 10/21

6:00 am-2:15 pm

3 stops9h 15m

$777

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Best Price Found	$281
Fastest flight time	6h 59m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Ottawa from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $281. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Ottawa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $487.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Ottawa takes 6h 59m

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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 6h 59m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Ottawa Airport?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Ottawa Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Ottawa Airport?
As of September 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to Ottawa Airport.
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.
What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to Ottawa?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Des Moines to Ottawa is United Airlines, representing 100% of all bookings.

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $344	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,214 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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