YVR - DSM

C$ 339 Find Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Des Moines

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Vancouver to Des Moines departing on 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Vancouver to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Vancouver to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 630
Typical prices: C$ 335-C$ 856
United Airlines
Thu 9/4Mon 13/4
YVR - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 339
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/6
YVR - DSM • 3 stops
Top airlines
Cheapest • from C$ 630 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Vancouver and Des Moines. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 778 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 54m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Des Moines (YVR-DSM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Vancouver to Des Moines that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Vancouver to Des Moines

Thu, 9 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
United Airlines Logo
1:59 p.m. - 11:17 p.m.
YVR
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DSM
7h 18m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:17 p.m. - 10:56 p.m.
DSM
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YVR
7h 39m
1 stop
C$ 630United Airlines
Thu, 9 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
United Airlines Logo
1:59 p.m. - 11:17 p.m.
YVR
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DSM
7h 18m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:17 p.m. - 10:56 p.m.
DSM
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YVR
7h 39m
1 stop
C$ 632United Airlines
Thu, 18 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 a.m. - 7:46 p.m.
YVR
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DSM
8h 06m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:36 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.
DSM
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YVR
20h 04m
2 stops
C$ 637Multiple Airlines
Thu, 9 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:30 p.m. - 9:21 p.m.
YVR
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DSM
25h 51m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 9:11 p.m.
DSM
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YVR
16h 11m
2 stops
C$ 679Multiple Airlines
Thu, 9 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
United Airlines Logo
12:40 p.m. - 12:29 p.m.
YVR
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DSM
21h 49m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:17 p.m. - 10:56 p.m.
DSM
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YVR
7h 39m
1 stop
C$ 702United Airlines
Thu, 9 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
United Airlines Logo
12:40 p.m. - 12:29 p.m.
YVR
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DSM
21h 49m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:17 p.m. - 10:56 p.m.
DSM
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YVR
7h 39m
1 stop
C$ 704United Airlines
Thu, 9 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
United Airlines Logo
12:40 p.m. - 8:34 p.m.
YVR
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DSM
5h 54m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:16 p.m. - 11:33 a.m.
DSM
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YVR
18h 17m
1 stop
C$ 708United Airlines
Thu, 9 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
United Airlines Logo
12:40 p.m. - 12:29 p.m.
YVR
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DSM
21h 49m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:17 p.m. - 10:56 p.m.
DSM
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YVR
7h 39m
1 stop
C$ 709United Airlines
Thu, 9 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
United Airlines Logo
12:40 p.m. - 10:44 a.m.
YVR
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DSM
20h 04m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:17 p.m. - 10:56 p.m.
DSM
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YVR
7h 39m
1 stop
C$ 735United Airlines
Thu, 18 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
WestJet Logo
1:25 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
YVR
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DSM
29h 20m
1 stop
WestJet Logo
6:20 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
DSM
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YVR
30h 20m
1 stop
C$ 745WestJet
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Vancouver to Des Moines flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Vancouver to Des Moines to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Des Moines?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Vancouver to Des Moines were found on United Airlines (C$ 630) and WestJet (C$ 745).

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flightC$ 339
Best time to beat the crowds (30% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
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FAQs for booking Vancouver to Des Moines flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Des Moines was C$ 339 for a one-way ticket and C$ 630 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Vancouver to Des Moines?

    Vancouver and Des Moines are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Vancouver from Vancouver Intl and will be arriving at Des Moines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Vancouver to Des Moines?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Vancouver to Des Moines?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Vancouver and Des Moines.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Vancouver to Des Moines, United Airlines or WestJet?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Vancouver to Des Moines are United Airlines and WestJet. With an average price for the route of C$ 874 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. WestJet is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 794 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Vancouver to Des Moines?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Vancouver to Des Moines.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Vancouver to Des Moines?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Vancouver is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Vancouver to Des Moines?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Des Moines with an airline and back to Vancouver with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Vancouver to Des Moines?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Des Moines from Vancouver up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Vancouver to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Vancouver to Des Moines. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9428 reviews
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
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Given I (and I’m assuming most people) have both carry in and a personal item included in their fare, I find it very unfair that on neither of my flights I was able to use the overhead for my small backpack because they were completely rammed with luggage, people personal items, jackets, hats and other items. So the only item I brought in had to be stuffed under my seat while they had their leg room and sat comfortable with all of their items in the overhead. This has to stop because I was uncomfortable on both flights when I only had one smaller item that could not be checked due to its contents (medication etc). Plenty of people could have checked theirs but chose not to and then took up the space allotment for 2 people.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
YEG - IAH
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Given I (and I’m assuming most people) have both carry in and a personal item included in their fare, I find it very unfair that on neither of my flights I was able to use the overhead for my small backpack because they were completely rammed with luggage, people personal items, jackets, hats and other items. So the only item I brought in had to be stuffed under my seat while they had their leg room and sat comfortable with all of their items in the overhead. This has to stop because I was uncomfortable on both flights when I only had one smaller item that could not be checked due to its contents (medication etc). Plenty of people could have checked theirs but chose not to and then took up the space allotment for 2 people.

Flight attendants had a little attitude. Food tastes no good.

From pre boarding to flight attendant, crew and baggage handler, excellent. Didn’t lost my luggage like West jet.

Very poor. The flight was delayed from Toronto because some forget to do there job . I got to my connecting gate in San Francisco 10 minutes before the departure.but this didn’t let me board even though the flight was still there for an other 30 minutes. The the gentleman at the unite airline desk told me that they usually wait for passengers but air Canada called and told them not to we I been rerouted to Manila instead of Hong Kong . In San Francisco they mad me check in my carryon bag . I was told the it will directly go yo ho chi minn cuyt but I was told that by the Vietnams airline desk that’s not there I’m 10 hours behind my scheduled flight and looks like I I’m going without baggage. I don’t have a chance of catching ..

It was great. There were some issues prior to takeoff. The weather was poor so we had to go through deicing, and we were delayed a bit by the pilots' concern about one of the engines, but that's aviation. The pilots handled everything with aplomb, and kept us apprised

Reliable, nice crew, I fly often on that flight and I like it all.

l really enjoy very much the flight was very pleasant

The Sears in the 800s are not too good perfect Airbus why cant the new 737 fix that

Quick and seamless boarding. No entertainment but fast Starlink wifi for this short trip and the staff was really friendly.

I dread trans-Pacific flights. They are very long. This was my first time on Universal, and it was my best crossing ever. The staff were professional, the hospitality was great, and the food was delicious. The entertainment system filled the long flight hours. I will seek out Universal flights from now onwards. 🙂

Great flight, great landing, nice staff. Our seats were a little cramped.

Overall good experience. The wait for baggage at our destination was quite long, but other than that everything was good as expected

Do not fly on WestJet if you have a connection. It failed to integrate with my connecting Delta flight and I almost missed it.

The experience was good just the upcharge of over a hundred dollars was not cool.

There was a man who was very rude at boarding. On the other hand personal bag measuring box is too small compared to USA airlines,

The process and flight were both smooth and trouble free

everything was fine expect massive delays - not the airline’s fault

Seat back entertainment monitors would be nice. We did enjoy the In-Flight WiFi.

Our flight schedule was changed over six times, ultimately leaving us with a layover much shorter than we originally booked, which meant a panicked run through the airport. And the entertainment screen didn't function. As I've come to expect with Delta, a very mediocre and not customer-focused experience. This is on top of an outbound flight that was so delayed by mechanical issues, we had to spend the night at our layover city.

Staff were courteous and helpful. The only negative was the flight delays (which are usually unavoidable) and the high baggage price.

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