Des Moines to Brampton flights
Brampton lies 1,154 km (717 mi) east of Des Moines, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 14 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Des Moines | Brampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 214,133 | 656,480 |
| Elevation | 264 m (866 ft) | 221 m (725 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | DSM, 8 km out | YYZ, 11 km out |
Clocks in Brampton are 1 h ahead of Des Moines right now, so a 2 h 14 min journey lands 3 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Brampton
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Des Moines
Des Moines is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,004 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Brampton
Brampton is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,120-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM, 58 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 30 km), Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF, 55 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 73 km), Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (YLK, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | 11 km (7 mi) | 11,120 ft | 569 ft |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | 58 km (36 mi) | 10,006 ft | 780 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 30 km (19 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport (regional) | YKF | 55 km (34 mi) | 7,003 ft | 1,054 ft |
| Niagara District Airport (regional) | YCM | 73 km (45 mi) | 5,000 ft | 321 ft |
| Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (regional) | YLK | 91 km (57 mi) | 6,001 ft | 972 ft |
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Staying in Brampton
Our booking partner lists 140 places to stay in Brampton. Of the 63 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (21), and 1 are five-star. Across 20 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 12,356 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Brampton from Des Moines?
1,154 km (717 mi) in a straight line, east of Des Moines.
How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Brampton by air?
About 2 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Des Moines and Brampton?
Brampton is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Toronto against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Des Moines to Brampton flights?
Typically Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ); Brampton also has YHM, YTZ, YKF, YCM, YLK.
What currency do I need in Brampton?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where can I stay in Brampton?
Our booking partner lists 140 places to stay in Brampton, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.