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Flights from Des Moines to Montreal

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Montreal. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Boston, about 4h 22m door to door (28 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 4h 22m
DSMYMQORD

Des Moines to Montreal at a glance

Fastest journey4h 22mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Boston

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Montreal

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 Chicago (ORD) YMQ
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Air Canada, United Airlines, Republic Airlines
Wed11:30 DSM12:51 ORD1h 09m connection14:00 ORD16:52 YMQUnited Airlines
25 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 22m
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DSM Boston (BOS) YMQ
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Air Canada, Porter Airlines
Fri07:15 DSM10:51 BOS5h 09m connection16:00 BOS17:06 YMQAllegiant Air + Air Canada
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 51m
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DSM New York (EWR) YMQ
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Porter Airlines, Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz
Self-transfer likely ~6h 12m
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DSM Philadelphia (PHL) YMQ
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz
Self-transfer likely ~6h 14m
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DSM Nashville (BNA) YMQ
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Air Canada Jazz
Self-transfer likely ~6h 26m
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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
1,670 km1,037 miles
Journey time
4h 22mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hMontreal vs Des Moines
Currency in Montreal
CAD
Airports
DSM → YUL, YHU, YMX

Flights from Des Moines to Montreal: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Montreal?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Boston and New York. 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 Montreal?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,670 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Montreal?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Boston (BOS), New York (EWR) and Philadelphia (PHL). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Montreal?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Montreal: Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport (YHU) and Montreal Mirabel International Airport (YMX).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Montreal?
Montreal is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

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