Vancouver to Des Moines (YVR–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,516 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets 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
DEN Denver 5h 39m ACCMUA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 49m AFDLKE → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 50m ACAFKE → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 6h 52m AAACAV → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 54m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 14m ACWS → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 23m AAACAN → AA Los Angeles (LAX) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 8h 5m ACAVNZ → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 9h 50m WS → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
AUS Austin 11h 33m ACUA → G4 Austin (AUS) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Vancouver to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,516 mi 3h 2m nonstop +2h ahead

YVR–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 YVR to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
DEN ~5h 39m MSP ~5h 49m PDX ~6h 7m LAS ~6h 50m ORD ~6h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
856
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
YVR → DSM
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
50%
Return
DSM → YVR
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → DSM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 8:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,516 mi / 2,440 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 2m 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 YVR

The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.

Facts

YVR–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,516 mi / 2,440 km
Flight time3h 2m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 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 YVR to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 3h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 1,516 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Harry Reid.
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 2 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from DSM to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 YVR to DSM

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YVR to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to DSM is about 3 hours 2 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 Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.