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Flights from Des Moines to Vancouver
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Vancouver. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 5h 45m door to door (111 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 45m
Des Moines to Vancouver at a glance
Fastest journey5h 45mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Vancouver
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) YVR
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, United Airlines, Air Canada Rouge
Mon05:45 DSM06:33 DEN1h 12m connection07:45 DEN09:30 YVRUnited Airlines
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DSM Chicago (ORD) YVR
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines
Sat11:30 DSM12:51 ORD1h 09m connection14:00 ORD16:11 YVRUnited Airlines + Air Canada
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DSM Dallas (DFW) YVR
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Korean Air
Wed16:15 DSM18:02 DFW0h 58m connection19:00 DFW21:01 YVRAmerican Airlines
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DSM Las Vegas (LAS) YVR
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Flair Airlines
Sat15:00 DSM15:55 LAS2h 05m connection18:00 LAS20:30 YVRSouthwest Airlines + Air Canada Rouge
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DSM Phoenix (PHX) YVR
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet
Mon05:30 DSM06:18 PHX6h 42m connection13:00 PHX15:54 YVRAmerican Airlines + Air Canada Rouge
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DSM Portland (PDX) YVR
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Air Canada Jazz
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
- 2,437 km1,513 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 45mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -2hVancouver vs Des Moines
- Currency in Vancouver
- CAD
- Airports
- DSM → YVR
Flights from Des Moines to Vancouver: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Vancouver?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Chicago and Dallas. 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 Vancouver?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,437 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Vancouver?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW) and Las Vegas (LAS). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Vancouver?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Vancouver: Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Vancouver?
Vancouver is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
