Des Moines to Vancouver (DSM–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DSM–YVR has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Vancouver from Des Moines
| Metric | DSM→YVR | OMA→YVR |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DSM | – | 117 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 3 |
| Weekly flights | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 23m | 3h 43m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – |
Travel Essentials
DSM: CDT · YVR: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 4:00 PM in Vancouver.
US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.
The Canada Line runs from the airport to Waterfront/downtown in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 on Compass card. Trains depart every 6–8 minutes from the International Terminal station (basement level). Taxis queue outside arrivals; metered fares to downtown are CAD $35–45. Uber and Lyft have a designated pick-up zone.Rental car desks are in the terminal. The VALET shuttle also connects to other transit points on Sea Island. YVR is particularly well-organised for transfers; pre-clearance facility clears U.S.-bound passengers through U.S. customs before departure.
Temperate oceanic climate. One of the mildest in Canada. Winters (November–March) are wet and overcast at 2–8°C. Snow is infrequent at sea level, but when it does fall, the city struggles and the airport can see delays. Fog in winter and early spring is a more consistent disruption risk. Summers (June–August) are warm and dry at 20–27°C with very little rain.
Wildfire smoke from BC and Alberta can reduce visibility at the airport during August and September. Pack rain gear for autumn through spring. Summers are dry and clear.
DSM–YVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DSM to YVR
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
DSM to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DSM to YVR is about 3 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,516 miles (2,440 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).