Flying from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
Toronto is one hour ahead of Des Moines and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your DSM to YYZ flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Des Moines Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DSM and YYZ:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Currently, Rs37,953 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Des Moines Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs107,186. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from DSM to YYZ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Des Moines Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from DSM to YYZ.
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Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)
You'll find DSM at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Des Moines Airport, 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Des Moines Airport from central Des Moines, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near DSM. Whether you've booked an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Consider booking a hotel close to YYZ if you're catching a late Des Moines Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Toronto Pearson International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty and chase adventure across Toronto and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Toronto Pearson International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Des Moines Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Toronto. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in November.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Des Moines Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between -15ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DSM to YYZ sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Toronto, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Travel about 499 kilometres north-east to Montreal to tick off its popular sights. From Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS to Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto, Ottawa is another favourite stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.