Montréal to Des Moines (YUL–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,031 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 11m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 5h 22m ACAMAV → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 33m AAACAV → AAG4QR Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines flights
LGA New York 5h 46m AAACDL → AADL New York (LGA) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 53m ACAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
BOS Boston 6h ACEKPD → G4 Boston (BOS) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 6h 13m ACUA → AA Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 6h 54m ACSNUA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 49m ACAFAV → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 53m AAPD → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Montréal to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,031 mi 2h 51m nonstop -1h behind

YUL–DSM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
ORD ~5h 11m DTW ~5h 22m PHL ~5h 33m LGA ~5h 46m ATL ~5h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,113
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YUL → DSM
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
89%
Return
DSM → YUL
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YUL delays → DSM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Montréal.
YUL: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,031 mi / 1,660 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 51m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to YUL

The 747 Express bus runs 24/7 from downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM and Lionel-Groulx métro stations) to Trudeau in 45–60 minutes for CAD $11 with a OPUS card or $11 cash. STM métro does not reach the airport; the 747 Express bus handles the city-airport connection. Taxis from downtown are metered at roughly CAD $45–55.Uber and Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones at departures level. Driving via Highway 20 West is straightforward; the airport has structured parking directly attached to the terminal starting at CAD $5/30 min, with economy lots farther out.

Facts

YUL–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,031 mi / 1,660 km
Flight time2h 51m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YUL
Full nameMontreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YUL to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 2h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 1,031 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Philadelphia.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DSM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Montréal.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YUL to DSM

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YUL to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to DSM is about 2 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,031 miles (1,660 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.