Travelling from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM): what you need to know
Your YEG to DSM flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
167 € is the best price for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Des Moines International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 335 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YEG to DSM if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Des Moines International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from YEG to DSM by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Edmonton International Airport to Des Moines International Airport.
Handy information about Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
When it comes to Edmonton International Airport's on-time performance, 69.55% of flights complete their journey on time.
Edmonton International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Edmonton. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Des Moines International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near YEG:
Arriving at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Edmonton International Airport to Des Moines International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DSM instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Des Moines International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Enterprise or Alamo and chase adventure across Des Moines and beyond.
Book your ride from Des Moines International Airport at least a few weeks ahead to lock in the best possible deal. If you're travelling during peak season, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to central Des Moines
You'll find DSM at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Des Moines International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Des Moines. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
July is the most popular month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to Des Moines International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Des Moines in April.
Lock in your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Des Moines International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Des Moines during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YEG to DSM in January. Average temperatures are between -13ºC (9ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Des Moines, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Journey around 499 kilometres east to Chicago to tick off its top attractions. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 499 kilometres east of Des Moines, Milwaukee is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum.
