Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Des Moines and Toronto?

Chicago (ORD) was the most common stop: 75% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Des Moines to Toronto?

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $515.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to Toronto?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Air Canada are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Toronto

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Des Moines to Toronto?

Flights connecting via Detroit (DTW) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 4h 04m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Des Moines to Toronto?

Chicago (ORD) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 0h 50m.

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

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

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Toronto?

There are 2 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Toronto as of September 2026.

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

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 Toronto.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Toronto?

The required travel and health documents for your Toronto 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 Toronto. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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6:25 am - 9:55 pmDSM Des Moines-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

14h 30m1 stop Nashville Intl

8:00 pm - 1:52 pmYYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-DSM Des Moines

42h 52m2 stops Calgary Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$420Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19

6:25 am - 9:55 pmDSM Des Moines-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

14h 30m1 stop Nashville Intl

8:00 pm - 1:52 pmYYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-DSM Des Moines

42h 52m2 stops Calgary Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$432Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19

8:43 am - 8:55 pmDSM Des Moines-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

35h 12m2 stops Philadelphia Fort Lauderdale

7:00 am - 5:02 pmYYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-DSM Des Moines

11h 02m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$437Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

8:43 am - 12:55 amDSM Des Moines-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

15h 12m2 stops Philadelphia Fort Lauderdale

9:35 am - 5:47 pmYYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-DSM Des Moines

9h 12m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$446Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1

7:23 am - 5:41 pmDSM Des Moines-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

9h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:36 am - 12:18 amYYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-DSM Des Moines

13h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$462American Airlines

Sat, Dec 12 - Tue, Dec 15

7:31 pm - 12:34 pmDSM Des Moines-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

16h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:40 am - 12:14 amYYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-DSM Des Moines

13h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$566American Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23

6:00 am - 11:49 amDSM Des Moines-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

4h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:00 am - 10:31 amYYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$598United Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

6:42 pm - 11:59 pmDSM Des Moines-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

4h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:35 am - 2:35 pmYYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$619United Airlines

Sat, Dec 19 - Tue, Dec 22

1:27 pm - 9:32 pmDSM Des Moines-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

7h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

11:00 am - 2:15 pmYYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$619United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Sep 30

7:12 am - 2:44 pmDSM Des Moines-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

6h 32m1 stop New York LaGuardia

5:29 pm - 11:04 pmYYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 35m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$640American Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19

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9:39 am - 4:00 pmDSM Des Moines-YTZ Toronto Island

5h 21m1 stop Nashville Intl

10:50 am - 8:49 amYTZ Toronto Island-DSM Des Moines

22h 59m1 stop Nashville Intl

$507Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 5

9:39 am - 4:00 pmDSM Des Moines-YTZ Toronto Island

5h 21m1 stop Nashville Intl

7:15 pm - 2:14 pmYTZ Toronto Island-DSM Des Moines

19h 59m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

$578Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10

10:01 pm - 4:00 pmDSM Des Moines-YTZ Toronto Island

40h 59m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Nashville Intl

7:15 pm - 2:14 pmYTZ Toronto Island-DSM Des Moines

19h 59m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

$786Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10

11:28 am - 9:59 pmDSM Des Moines-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

9h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:45 am - 4:49 pmYYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 04m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$804Delta

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10

9:39 am - 9:55 pmDSM Des Moines-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

11h 16m1 stop Nashville Intl

6:30 am - 7:57 pmYYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-DSM Des Moines

14h 27m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Philadelphia

$816Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10

9:39 am - 4:00 pmDSM Des Moines-YTZ Toronto Island

5h 21m1 stop Nashville Intl

10:30 am - 5:18 pmYTZ Toronto Island-DSM Des Moines

7h 48m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$843Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 5

5:30 pm - 7:15 pmDSM Des Moines-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

24h 45m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

6:15 am - 2:04 pmYYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 49m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$854WestJet

Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6

6:55 am - 2:33 pmDSM Des Moines-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

6h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 am - 1:03 pmYYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 48m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$897American Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 5

6:55 am - 12:33 pmDSM Des Moines-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

4h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 am - 12:49 pmYYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 34m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$939American Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6

9:39 am - 9:55 pmDSM Des Moines-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

11h 16m1 stop Nashville Intl

1:30 pm - 7:57 pmYYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-DSM Des Moines

31h 27m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Philadelphia

$1,013Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 5

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Dec 12

DSM7:23 amDes Moines

9h 18m

1 stop

YYZ5:41 pmToronto Pearson Intl

Dec 15

YYZ11:36 amToronto Pearson Intl

13h 42m

1 stop

DSM12:18 amDes Moines

$462

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Oct 17

DSM7:31 pmDes Moines

16h 03m

1 stop

YYZ12:34 pmToronto Pearson Intl

Oct 24

YYZ6:25 pmToronto Pearson Intl

15h 31m

1 stop

DSM8:56 amDes Moines

$519

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Sep 22

DSM5:56 pmDes Moines

16h 03m

1 stop

YYZ10:59 amToronto Pearson Intl

Oct 4

YYZ6:30 amToronto Pearson Intl

8h 29m

1 stop

DSM1:59 pmDes Moines

$522

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Oct 13

DSM6:55 pmDes Moines

4h 04m

1 stop

YYZ11:59 pmToronto Pearson Intl

Oct 20

YYZ2:30 pmToronto Pearson Intl

10h 05m

2 stops

DSM11:35 pmDes Moines

$530

Lufthansa

Oct 13

DSM5:45 amDes Moines

8h 29m

1 stop

YYZ3:14 pmToronto Pearson Intl

Oct 20

YYZ7:00 amToronto Pearson Intl

6h 41m

1 stop

DSM12:41 pmDes Moines

$531

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Mon 10/12

6:25 am-9:55 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 10/19

8:00 pm-1:52 pm

2 stops42h 52m

$420

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DSM Des Moines - YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

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Mon 10/12

6:25 am-9:55 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 10/19

8:00 pm-1:52 pm

2 stops42h 52m

$432

Des MoinesToronto

DSM Des Moines - YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

DSMYYZ

Des Moines

Thu 10/15

8:43 am-8:55 pm

2 stops35h 12m

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 10/22

7:00 am-5:02 pm

1 stop11h 02m

$437

Des MoinesToronto

DSM Des Moines - YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

DSMYYZ

Des Moines

Thu 10/29

8:43 am-12:55 am

2 stops15h 12m

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 11/1

9:35 am-5:47 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$446

Des MoinesToronto

DSM Des Moines - YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

DSMYYZ

Des Moines

Sat 12/12

7:23 am-5:41 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 12/15

11:36 am-12:18 am

1 stop13h 42m

$462

Des MoinesToronto

DSM Des Moines - YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

DSMYYZ

Des Moines

Fri 10/16

7:31 pm-12:34 pm

1 stop16h 03m

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 10/23

11:40 am-12:14 am

1 stop13h 34m

$566

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Des MoinesToronto

DSM Des Moines - YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

DSMYYZ

Des Moines

Wed 10/14

6:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop4h 49m

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 10/21

7:00 am-10:31 am

1 stop4h 31m

$598

Des MoinesToronto

DSM Des Moines - YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

DSMYYZ

Des Moines

Sat 12/19

6:42 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 17m

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 12/22

8:35 am-2:35 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$619

Des MoinesToronto

DSM Des Moines - YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

DSMYYZ

Des Moines

Tue 9/29

1:27 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 9/30

11:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$619

Des MoinesToronto

DSM Des Moines - YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

DSMYYZ

Des Moines

Mon 10/12

7:12 am-2:44 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 10/19

5:29 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$640

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Toronto?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Toronto from Des Moines, with most prices found around $0. If you are unable to visit Toronto during the month of February, then departing from Des Moines during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $521.

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Best Price Found	$207
Fastest flight time	4h 11m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Toronto from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $207. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Toronto found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $420.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Toronto takes 4h 11m

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How far is Des Moines to Toronto by plane?
The straight-line distance from Des Moines to Toronto is 736.7 mi. Typically, this will take 4h 11m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Toronto?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Toronto are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Toronto?
There are 2 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Toronto as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Toronto?
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 Toronto.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Toronto?
The required travel and health documents for your Toronto 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 Toronto. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $576	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,157 reviews		Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $640	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,023 reviews		Search American Airlines flights

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