Cheap flights from Des Moines to Montreal from £172

Cheap flights from Des Moines to Montreal from £172

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Wed, Jun 3
Des Moines DSMMontreal YUL
£172
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Mon, Jun 1
Des Moines DSMMontreal YUL
£172
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Fri, Jun 5
Des Moines DSMMontreal YUL
£191
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Thu, Jun 4
Des Moines DSMMontreal YUL
£217
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Mon, Jun 1
Des Moines DSMMontreal YUL
£241
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Sat, Jun 6
Des Moines DSMMontreal YUL
£269
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Tue, Jun 2 – Thu, Jun 4
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£380
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£416
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£464
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How much do flights to Montreal cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£172

Cheapest round-trip

£380

Average round-trip

£486

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Allegiant Air

Getting from Montreal airport to the city center

Fastest options: 747 Express Bus and taxi. Best value: STM 747 Express Bus.

Montreal is served by Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), located 20 km west of downtown Montreal. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including express bus services, taxis, ride-hailing, and private transfers. The STM 747 Express Bus provides a direct, affordable connection to downtown, while taxis offer fixed-rate fares to central Montreal. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-70 min

single fare; day pass available

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-50 min

fixed flat rate to downtown Montreal

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

25-50 min

varies with demand and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-50 min

pre-booked; varies by provider

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or business travelers

25-50 min

daily rate; varies by vehicle and season

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond the city

Notes:

  • Prices in CAD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The 747 Express Bus operates 24/7 and connects to Lionel-Groulx metro station and downtown stops including Berri-UQAM.
  • Taxis have a fixed flat rate of CAD 41 to downtown Montreal; additional charges may apply for destinations outside the flat-rate zone.
  • Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Montreal

Depart from
Des Moines International
Arrive to
Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International
Average flights per week
176
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Île Jésus - Island of Montreal

Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Montreal

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
United AirlinesUALUANo
WestJetWJAWSNo
Porter AirlinesPOEPDNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Montreal

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-5°C-13°C
February-3°C-11°C
March2°C-5°C
April10°C1°C
May18°C8°C
June22°C13°C
July26°C17°C
August25°C16°C
September21°C12°C
October13°C6°C
November5°C0°C
December-1°C-7°C
Hottest Month
26°C
July
Coldest month
-13°C
January
Sunny days
225
days per year
Snow days
31
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
15 May
83%
18°C10°C
22 May
16°C5°C
Saturday
16 May
90%
22°C9°C
23 May
19°C10°C
Sunday
17 May
20°C12°C
24 May
22°C11°C
Monday
18 May
73%
23°C9°C
25 May
85%
17°C13°C
Tuesday
19 May
86%
27°C18°C
26 May
17°C12°C
Wednesday
20 May
76%
25°C18°C
27 May
13°C10°C
Thursday
21 May
15°C9°C
28 May
22°C9°C
Book your trip to arrive at Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International, or Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil. The most popular airlines for this route are Allegiant Air, United Airlines, WestJet, Porter Airlines, and JetBlue Airways. Des Moines and Montreal have 176 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Montreal, consider visiting Île Jésus, and Island of Montreal.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Des Moines?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Des Moines and Las Vegas, Nashville, Phoenix, Istanbul, Austin, Santa Ana, Orlando, Guadalajara, Tampa, Houston, Sarasota, Shanghai, Winnipeg, Kathmandu, Punta Gorda, Malé, Boston, Monrovia, Mexico City, Vancouver.
What are the most popular routes to and from Montreal?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Montreal and Vancouver, London, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Halifax, Mexico City, Atlanta, Paris, Kelowna, Cancún, Houston, Barcelona, Madrid, Guadalajara, Medellín, Edinburgh, Dallas, Manchester.
What airports are near Des Moines?
The main airport in Des Moines is Des Moines International. It is also served by Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Waterloo Regional, Southeast Iowa Regional, Kirksville Regional, Sioux Gateway, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal.
What airports are near Montreal?
The main airport in Montreal is Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International. It is also served by Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International, Burlington International, Plattsburgh International, Ogdensburg International, Québec City Jean Lesage International, Lebanon Municipal, Massena International, Adirondack Regional.
Which airlines fly between Des Moines and Montreal?
Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Montreal with Allegiant Air, United Airlines, WestJet, Porter Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Des Moines and Montreal?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Des Moines and Montreal, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Des Moines and Montreal?
Traveling between Des Moines and Montreal, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Des Moines?
There are a number of airports in and around Des Moines. The main one is Des Moines International and other nearby airports include Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Waterloo Regional, Southeast Iowa Regional, Kirksville Regional, Sioux Gateway, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal
How many airports are there near Montreal?
There are a number of airports in and around Montreal. The main one is Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International and other nearby airports include Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International, Burlington International, Plattsburgh International, Ogdensburg International, Québec City Jean Lesage International, Lebanon Municipal, Massena International, Adirondack Regional.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Montreal depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Montreal arrive?
What time do flights between Des Moines and Montreal depart?
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