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Flights from Toronto to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Toronto to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Charlotte, about 3h 51m door to door (77 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 3h 58m Prices checked 13 days ago
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Toronto to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey3h 58mPorter Airlines · 1 stop
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Toronto 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.

1
YTO Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: Air Canada, United Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon18:15 YTO18:59 ORD1h 01m connection20:00 ORD21:06 DSMUnited Airlines
68 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 51m
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YTO Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun06:30 YTO08:14 CLT1h 01m connection09:15 CLT10:16 DSMAmerican Airlines
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 46m
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3
YTO Philadelphia (PHL) DSM
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~6h 09mfrom CA$445
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4
YTO New York (EWR) DSM
Leg 1: Air Canada, Republic Airlines, Air Canada Jazz · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~6h 14m
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YTO Nashville (BNA) DSM
Leg 1: Air Canada, WestJet, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~5h 51mfrom CA$365
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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 58mfastest found
Time difference
-1hDes Moines vs Toronto
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
YYZ, YTZ, YHM → DSM

Flights from Toronto to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Toronto to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Charlotte and Philadelphia. 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 Toronto to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,186 km.
Where do you change planes between Toronto and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT), Philadelphia (PHL) and New York (EWR). Air Canada flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Toronto and Des Moines?
Toronto: Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Toronto and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Toronto.

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