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Flights from Des Moines to Toronto

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Toronto. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Charlotte, about 3h 53m door to door (58 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 3h 53m
DSMYTOORD

Des Moines to Toronto at a glance

Fastest journey3h 53mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Toronto

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

1
DSM Chicago (ORD) YTO
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Air Canada, United Airlines, Korean Air
Mon19:00 DSM20:21 ORD1h 09m connection21:30 ORD23:53 YTOUnited Airlines
37 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 53m
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DSM Charlotte (CLT) YTO
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Air Canada Jazz
Fri08:15 DSM11:15 CLT2h 00m connection13:15 CLT14:50 YTOAmerican Airlines
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 35m
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3
DSM Nashville (BNA) YTO
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Air Canada, WestJet, Air Canada Rouge
Mon06:30 DSM07:51 BNA2h 39m connection10:30 BNA13:06 YTOAllegiant Air + Air Canada Rouge
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 36m
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4
DSM New York (EWR) YTO
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Air Canada, Republic Airlines, Air Canada Jazz
Self-transfer likely ~6h 14m
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DSM Philadelphia (PHL) YTO
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Self-transfer likely ~6h 09m
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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
1,186 km737 miles
Journey time
3h 53mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hToronto vs Des Moines
Currency in Toronto
CAD
Airports
DSM → YYZ, YTZ, YHM

Flights from Des Moines to Toronto: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Toronto?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Charlotte and Nashville. 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 Toronto?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,186 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Toronto?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT), Nashville (BNA) and New York (EWR). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Toronto?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Toronto: Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Toronto?
Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

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