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Flights from Montreal to Des Moines
There are no direct flights from Montreal to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Philadelphia, about 4h 36m door to door (20 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 36m
Montreal to Des Moines at a glance
Fastest journey4h 36mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Philadelphia
Best ways to fly from Montreal 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.
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YMQ Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: Air Canada, United Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat13:30 YMQ14:36 ORD1h 24m connection16:00 ORD17:06 DSMAir Canada + United Airlines
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YMQ New York (EWR) DSM
Leg 1: Porter Airlines, Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
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 36mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hDes Moines vs Montreal
- Currency in Des Moines
- USD
- Airports
- YUL, YHU, YMX → DSM
Flights from Montreal to Des Moines: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Montreal to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Philadelphia 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 Montreal to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,670 km.
Where do you change planes between Montreal and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Philadelphia (PHL), New York (EWR) and Boston (BOS). Air Canada flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Montreal and Des Moines?
Montreal: Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport (YHU) and Montreal Mirabel International Airport (YMX). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Montreal and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Montreal.
