There are 2 ways to get from Des Moines to Iqaluit by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Iqaluit Airport (YFB)plane DSM - YFB
10h 32m$4,625–13,029Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iqaluit Airport (YFB)plane FOD - YFB
24h 12m$2,923–8,034
Des Moines (DSM) to Iqaluit Airport (YFB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Iqaluit is to drive and fly which costs $2,900 - $8,500 and takes 24h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Iqaluit is to fly which takes 10h 32m and costs $4,600 - $13,000.
The distance between Des Moines and Iqaluit is 2965 km.
It takes approximately 10h 32m to get from Des Moines to Iqaluit, including transfers.
Iqaluit is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 5:48 PM in Des Moines and 6:48 PM in Iqaluit.
There are one+ hotels available in Iqaluit.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Iqaluit, NU, Canada?
United Airlines, Canadian North, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Iqaluit Airport (YFB) twice daily.
- Website
- canadiannorth.com
Flights from Des Moines to Iqaluit Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $4,600–13,000
Flights from Des Moines to Iqaluit Airport via Reagan Washington, Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $5,000–14,000
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Iqaluit Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,900–8,000
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Iqaluit Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Ottawa, Kuujjuaq
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $3,000–8,500
Want to know more about travelling around Canada
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
