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Flights from Des Moines to Calgary

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Calgary. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 5h 30m door to door (71 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 30m
DSMYYCDEN

Des Moines to Calgary at a glance

Fastest journey5h 30mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Calgary

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DSM Denver (DEN) YYC
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, WestJet
Mon09:15 DSM10:03 DEN1h 27m connection11:30 DEN13:45 YYCUnited Airlines
35 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 30m
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DSM Chicago (ORD) YYC
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet
Fri06:30 DSM07:51 ORD1h 09m connection09:00 ORD11:23 YYCUnited Airlines
36 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 53m
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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 30mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hCalgary vs Des Moines
Currency in Calgary
CAD
Airports
DSM → YYC

Flights from Des Moines to Calgary: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Calgary?
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 Des Moines to Calgary?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,880 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Calgary?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN) and Chicago (ORD). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Calgary?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Calgary: Calgary International Airport (YYC).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Calgary?
Calgary is 1 hour behind Des Moines.

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