The cheapest times to fly from DSM to YTZ are
- January 1st to February 11th
- July 30th to December 16th
based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from DSM to YTZ is early November. Prices can be as high as $1243 for Sunday flights during early to mid June, or as low as $421 for Tuesday flights around early November.
When to Fly to Toronto
Flying from Des Moines, IA (DSM) to Toronto (YTZ) will usually cost between $461 to $908 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early November with an average ticket price of $467. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid June, with an average price of $941. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $473 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $613 can be considered a good price for a round-trip DSM to YTZ flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the DSM to YTZ route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the DSM to YTZ flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Des Moines. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.52, which is above average.
Flight Prices by Day of the Week
Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $130 (18%) on this flight.
Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $568. Return trip prices are from the YTZ to DSM flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.
Departing Prices by Day
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Return Trip Prices by Day
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Nonstop Flights and Layovers
Travelers looking to fly from DSM to YTZ can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 19 minutes may not be realistic.
Alternative Nearby Airports
Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from DSM to YTZ while comparing.
- 12 miles (19 km) away from YTZ
- Usually 48.08% less expensive than YTZ
- 1-layover flights available
- 114 miles (183 km) away from YTZ
- Usually 43.18% less expensive than YTZ
- 1-layover flights available
- 58 miles (93 km) away from YTZ
- Usually 38.45% less expensive than YTZ
- 1-layover flights available
- 93 miles (150 km) away from YTZ
- Usually 38.29% less expensive than YTZ
- 1-layover flights available
Flight Hacking DSM to YTZ
Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from DSM to YTZ — but Champion Traveler does!
- Price for both tickets: $500
- Average savings: $113 (18.45%)
- Price for both tickets: $574
- Average savings: $39 (6.29%)
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from DSM to YTZ? We’ve got answers.
Which airlines fly this route?
You can find 2 major airlines flying this route most often: Air Canada, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.
How far away is it from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Des Moines International Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 739 miles or 1189 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from DSM to YTZ?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop DSM to YTZ flight is about 2 hour 19 minutes.
How many flights go between Des Moines, IA and Toronto?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 37 available flights from DSM to YTZ.
Airport Location Info
Departing Airport
Origination code | DSM |
Origination airport name | Des Moines International Airport |
City | Des Moines, IA |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 41.5 |
Longitude | -93.7 |
Return Airport
Destination code | YTZ |
Destination airport name | Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport |
City | Toronto |
Country | Canada |
Latitude | 43.6 |
Longitude | -79.4 |
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