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Flights from Calgary to Des Moines
There are no direct flights from Calgary to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 5h 15m door to door (69 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 15m
Calgary to Des Moines at a glance
Fastest journey5h 15mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Calgary to Des Moines
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
YYC Denver (DEN) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines, WestJet · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Mon06:00 YYC08:19 DEN1h 26m connection09:45 DEN12:15 DSMUnited Airlines
2Search
YYC Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon13:45 YYC18:00 ORD2h 00m connection20:00 ORD21:06 DSMAmerican Airlines + United Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,880 km1,167 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 15mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hDes Moines vs Calgary
- Currency in Des Moines
- USD
- Airports
- YYC → DSM
Flights from Calgary to Des Moines: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Calgary to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Calgary to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,880 km.
Where do you change planes between Calgary and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN) and Chicago (ORD). United Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Calgary and Des Moines?
Calgary: Calgary International Airport (YYC). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Calgary and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Calgary.
