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

United Airlines and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Vancouver

What airlines fly to Vancouver?

United Airlines, Air Canada and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Vancouver from Des Moines according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 56% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Vancouver. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Vancouver on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Vancouver refresh daily.

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There are 3 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Vancouver as of October 2026.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Vancouver.

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

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

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11:00 am - 12:40 amDSM Des Moines-YVR Vancouver Intl

14h 40m2 stops Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Calgary

8:50 am - 4:58 pmYVR Vancouver Intl-DSM Des Moines

31h 08m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$415Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Fri, Jan 29

11:00 am - 4:20 pmDSM Des Moines-YVR Vancouver Intl

30h 20m1 stop Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

5:05 pm - 4:58 pmYVR Vancouver Intl-DSM Des Moines

22h 53m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$418Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Fri, Jan 29

8:00 am - 11:58 pmDSM Des Moines-YVR Vancouver Intl

16h 58m1 stop Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

8:50 am - 7:35 pmYVR Vancouver Intl-DSM Des Moines

33h 45m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl

$493Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

6:10 am - 12:45 pmDSM Des Moines-YVR Vancouver Intl

7h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:36 pm - 8:31 pmYVR Vancouver Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

$599United Airlines

Wed, Feb 17 - Fri, Feb 19

1:27 pm - 7:04 pmDSM Des Moines-YVR Vancouver Intl

6h 37m1 stop Denver Intl

9:30 am - 4:07 pmYVR Vancouver Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 37m1 stop Denver Intl

$599United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12

5:07 pm - 10:58 pmDSM Des Moines-YVR Vancouver Intl

6h 51m1 stop Denver Intl

2:50 pm - 10:51 pmYVR Vancouver Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$599United Airlines

Wed, Feb 17 - Fri, Feb 19

10:55 am - 10:09 pmDSM Des Moines-YVR Vancouver Intl

12h 14m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Seattle/Tacoma Intl

12:00 pm - 9:24 pmYVR Vancouver Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 24m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$609Delta

Wed, Feb 17 - Fri, Feb 19

4:53 pm - 11:57 pmDSM Des Moines-YVR Vancouver Intl

8h 04m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:32 pm - 9:31 pmYVR Vancouver Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 59m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$609Delta

Fri, Dec 11 - Fri, Dec 18

5:30 am - 11:25 amDSM Des Moines-YVR Vancouver Intl

6h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

9:50 am - 8:36 pmYVR Vancouver Intl-DSM Des Moines

9h 46m1 stop Denver Intl

$706Air Canada

Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 14

1:23 pm - 7:04 pmDSM Des Moines-YVR Vancouver Intl

6h 41m1 stop Denver Intl

4:25 pm - 11:59 pmYVR Vancouver Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 34m1 stop Denver Intl

$706Air Canada

Mon, Dec 14 - Mon, Dec 21

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United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Vancouver

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United Airlines

Nov 10

DSM1:27 pmDes Moines

6h 37m

1 stop

YVR7:04 pmVancouver Intl

Nov 12

YVR9:30 amVancouver Intl

5h 37m

1 stop

DSM4:07 pmDes Moines

$599

United Airlines

Nov 9

DSM5:30 amDes Moines

9h 13m

2 stops

YVR1:43 pmVancouver Intl

Nov 14

YVR9:30 amVancouver Intl

5h 37m

1 stop

DSM4:07 pmDes Moines

$609

United Airlines

Nov 9

DSM5:30 amDes Moines

9h 13m

2 stops

YVR1:43 pmVancouver Intl

Nov 13

YVR2:00 pmVancouver Intl

8h 42m

2 stops

DSM11:42 pmDes Moines

$614

Delta flights from Des Moines to Vancouver

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Delta

Dec 14

DSM4:53 pmDes Moines

8h 04m

2 stops

YVR11:57 pmVancouver Intl

Dec 21

YVR7:16 amVancouver Intl

11h 43m

2 stops

DSM7:59 pmDes Moines

$635

Delta

Dec 9

DSM4:53 pmDes Moines

8h 04m

2 stops

YVR11:57 pmVancouver Intl

Dec 16

YVR8:26 amVancouver Intl

12h 05m

2 stops

DSM9:31 pmDes Moines

$646

Delta

Feb 16

DSM4:00 pmDes Moines

8h 24m

2 stops

YVR11:24 pmVancouver Intl

Feb 18

YVR12:50 pmVancouver Intl

20h 30m

2 stops

DSM10:20 amDes Moines

$663

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DSM Des Moines - YVR Vancouver Intl

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Wed 1/20

11:00 am-12:40 am

2 stops14h 40m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 1/29

8:50 am-4:58 pm

1 stop31h 08m

$415

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM Des Moines - YVR Vancouver Intl

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Wed 1/20

11:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop30h 20m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 1/29

5:05 pm-4:58 pm

1 stop22h 53m

$418

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM Des Moines - YVR Vancouver Intl

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Wed 11/11

8:00 am-11:58 pm

1 stop16h 58m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 11/15

8:50 am-7:35 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$493

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM Des Moines - YVR Vancouver Intl

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Wed 2/17

6:10 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 2/19

1:36 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$599

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DSM Des Moines - YVR Vancouver Intl

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Tue 11/10

1:27 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 11/12

9:30 am-4:07 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$599

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM Des Moines - YVR Vancouver Intl

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Wed 2/17

5:07 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 2/19

2:50 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$599

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM Des Moines - YVR Vancouver Intl

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Wed 2/17

10:55 am-10:09 pm

2 stops12h 14m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 2/19

12:00 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$609

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM Des Moines - YVR Vancouver Intl

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Fri 12/11

4:53 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops8h 04m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 12/18

2:32 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$609

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM Des Moines - YVR Vancouver Intl

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Mon 11/9

5:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 55m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 11/14

9:50 am-8:36 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$706

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM Des Moines - YVR Vancouver Intl

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Mon 12/14

1:23 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 12/21

4:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$706

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Vancouver?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to Vancouver from Des Moines during April instead. Flights to Vancouver in April, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around $536.

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Best Price Found	$184
Fastest flight time	6h 41m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Vancouver from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $184. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Vancouver found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $415.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Vancouver takes 6h 41m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Vancouver

How far is Des Moines to Vancouver by plane?
The distance between Des Moines and Vancouver is about 1512.1 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 6h 41m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Vancouver?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Vancouver refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Vancouver?
There are 3 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Vancouver as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Vancouver?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Vancouver.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Vancouver?
The required travel and health documents for your Vancouver 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 Vancouver. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $235	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,692 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $301	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,451 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $625	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,833 reviews	Search Air Canada flights

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