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Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Portland from $69

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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Portland (DSM-PDX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Portland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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4:15 pm - 6:48 amDSM-PDX
16h 33m1 stop
12:48 am - 3:15 pmPDX-DSM
12h 27m1 stop
$137Frontier
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Wed, May 22 - Tue, May 28
3:25 pm - 7:16 amDSM-PDX
17h 51m1 stop
12:48 am - 3:15 pmPDX-DSM
12h 27m1 stop
$149Frontier
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Wed, May 8 - Tue, May 28
11:00 am - 12:39 pmDSM-PDX
3h 39mnonstop
1:29 pm - 6:51 pmPDX-DSM
3h 22mnonstop
$223Allegiant Air
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Sun, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 12
11:00 am - 12:39 pmDSM-PDX
3h 39mnonstop
1:29 pm - 6:51 pmPDX-DSM
3h 22mnonstop
$277Allegiant Air
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Sun, Sep 8 - Sun, Sep 15
5:00 am - 10:19 amDSM-PDX
7h 19m1 stop
6:00 am - 2:27 pmPDX-DSM
6h 27m1 stop
$295American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 1 - Sat, Oct 5
6:18 am - 12:15 pmDSM-PDX
7h 57m1 stop
6:00 am - 2:13 pmPDX-DSM
6h 13m1 stop
$296American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 14
6:00 am - 9:32 amDSM-PDX
5h 32m1 stop
12:15 am - 10:27 amPDX-DSM
8h 12m1 stop
$314United Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Mon, May 27
7:00 am - 12:41 pmDSM-PDX
7h 41m1 stop
11:35 am - 9:15 pmPDX-DSM
7h 40m1 stop
$375Delta
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Thu, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 11
2:14 pm - 10:04 pmDSM-PDX
9h 50m1 stop
11:35 am - 9:15 pmPDX-DSM
7h 40m1 stop
$386Delta
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Tue, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 11
6:00 am - 9:27 amDSM-PDX
5h 27m1 stop
4:06 pm - 11:44 pmPDX-DSM
5h 38m1 stop
$394United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 11

Flights from Des Moines to Portland - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Portland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Portland?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Portland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Des Moines to Portland, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Portland back to Des Moines, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Portland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Portland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Portland is April, where tickets cost $211 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets is $640 and $569 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Portland?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Portland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Portland, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Portland?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Des Moines to Portland were found on Frontier ($137) and Allegiant Air ($223). Frontier proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $69.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Des Moines and Portland?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Des Moines to Portland.
There is just one airline that flies from Des Moines to Portland direct and that is Allegiant Air. The best one-way deal found from Allegiant Air for the route is $125.

How many flights are there between Des Moines and Portland per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Des Moines and lands in Portland, with an average flight time of 3h 43m. The most common departure time is 7:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 2 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Des Moines and Portland?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Des Moines to Portland take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to Portland from Des Moines is typically 3h 39m. The journey crosses a distance of 1,466 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Des Moines to Portland?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Des Moines at 7:00 am and will be landing in Portland at 8:43 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Des Moines to Portland?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Des Moines to Portland jets off at 7:00 am and lands at 8:43 am.

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Low season

March

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$69
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 45% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Portland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Portland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Portland

  • How can I travel from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Downtown Portland?

    To travel to Downtown Portland from Portland International Airport (PDX), take the light rail, which is a quick and inexpensive option. You can rent a car from one of the airport's rental car providers if you prefer the privacy of having your own vehicle. Outside the baggage claim area, taxis and ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft are available.

  • What are the most common layover destinations between Des Moines and Portland?

    The most popular layovers from Des Moines to Portland are at Denver International Airport (DEN), Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), Dallas/Fort worth International Airport (DFW), and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). If you fly with United Airlines or Southwest Airlines, you will have layovers in DEN or ORD. If you fly with Delta, MSP will be your stopover before arriving in Portland. American Airlines has a layover in DFW.

  • Which cities can I connect from Portland International Airport?

    Portland International Airport (PDX) is the primary airport servicing Portland, Oregon, and its surrounding areas. There are various cities and places accessible from the airport, including Portland, which has a bustling urban culture, Vancouver, which is located over the Columbia River from Portland, and Beaverton, which is located west of Portland.

  • Is there an airport hotels at Des Moines International Airport?

    Yes, there are a number of hotels near or around Des Moines International Airport (DSM), including the Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport Conference Center, which is 3 minutes’ walk from the airport, the Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport, which is a mile from the airport, and the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Des Moines Airport, which is approximately two miles from the airport. These airport hotels are great for travelers with early or late-night flights, layovers, or who simply want to stay close to the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Portland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Portland was $69 for a one-way ticket and $137 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Portland?

    A passport is not required to fly from Des Moines to Portland.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Portland?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Des Moines to Portland flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Des Moines to Portland?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Portland on on Thursday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Portland, Delta or Allegiant Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Portland are Delta and Allegiant Air. With an average price for the route of $489 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Allegiant Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $266 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Portland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Portland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Portland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Portland from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Portland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Portland with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and PDX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Portland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Portland from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from DSM to Portland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $251 or less round-trip.
  • Booking a ticket with Allegiant Air, which serves as a focal city for Des Moines International Airport (DSM), has various advantages, including expanded flight options and nonstop service, which saves time and eliminates the stress of layovers to make for a pleasant travel experience.
  • Southwest Airlines provides low-cost flights. They have a friendly baggage policy that includes two free checked bags per passenger, which could save you money. Additionally, Southwest Airline does not assign seats and instead employs a boarding group system, which can be advantageous for people who prefer flexibility and do not want to pay extra for seat allocation.
  • United Airlines accommodates travelers with disabilities, especially those with limited mobility. They provide wheelchair assistance, priority boarding, and trained people to assist passengers throughout their journey. Aside from United Airlines, Delta Air Lines is well-known for providing accessible seating options.
  • If you're flying from Des Moines to Portland with children, Alaska Airlines and Delta Airlines offer special children's meals and activity kits. They also offer in-flight entertainment, such as movies and TV series appropriate for various age groups. Southwest Airlines gives families with children under the age of two priority boarding.
  • Small dogs and cats are allowed in the cabin along with their owners on American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest Airlines subject to size restrictions and an additional fee. United Airlines can transport your birds in the cabin. They also offer options for bigger pets to be transported in the cargo hold.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Des Moines to Portland?

Find which airlines fly direct from Des Moines to Portland, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Des Moines to Portland

Thursday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Sunday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

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Nonstop returns

Portland to Des Moines

Thursday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Sunday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

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Top 5 airlines serving from Des Moines to Portland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Portland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11028 reviews
8.6crew
8.0entertainment
8.2boarding
7.5food
7.9comfort
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On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

2.0 MediocreMarisol, Apr 2024DFW - ATL
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On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive.

They did a fine job. Can't wait to use Delta in the future.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

Seat back monitors and outlets were dead and not working.

Everything was great except for the seat. The backrest would not stay in the upright position.

I usually have a positive experience with Delta. Complimentary upgrades are always nice!

Flight delayed about 2 hrs so it made it a VERY late night

It was a crowded flight. They did the best they could.

The net issue I had was with the gate agent. We had added a carryon to our boarding pass when we checked bags. When I got to the boarding gate the agent was rude asking why I had a backpack - I said I added it - even had an orange tag on it. She ripped my tag off and swung her monitor around to show me how she was right- saying it isn’t wasn’t listed - only a checked bag. I explained again that I wasn’t sure what the issue was but I wouldn’t have an orange tag if I hadn’t added it. Then she finally checked my husband’s boarding pass and found that the agent at checkin had added my carryon to his boarding pass instead of mine. She sent me on my way without my orange tag. Was a bit embarrassing for me the tone she used with me assuming I was trying to get away with something.

Gate agent asked if I could switch seats so a family could sit together. Agent moved me to a seat in the front of the plane, no charge. It was easy. The agent did a great job.

Great seat space. However food and drink prices outrageous. Jabbing to pay for a carry on bag or stuck paying at the gate too much.

Every Allegiant Air flight I've ever taken has been delayed. This flight was delayed a full 2 hours. It was excuse after excuse after excuse. It was a flight from southern Florida. They made us board the plane on time, but made us wait for 2 hours on the tarmac. Because the engines were kept shut off, so was the air conditioning. One can only imagine how hot the air was in the cabin over those 2 hours on the tarmac, while in the hot Florida sun. Just terrible.

Actually, for the price, I'm willing to put up with a little discomfort (upright chairs) and at times inconveniences (like any airline), lack of entertainment (I can bring my own). My flight was non stop and smooth. I would fly this route again.

The flight was delayed 6 hours and we were only offered an $8 food credit. My husband stood in line to get the credit for 45 minutes and when he got close to the end of the line the computers went down.

Worst ever! Flight cancelled supposedly for weather even though we k ow of many others who flew into Bangor same time no problem. At the airport there was no customer service at all just refund and no possibility of rebook for 3-4 days. Aweful won’t fly with them again!!

It’s a budget airline so adjust expectations accordingly. Nothing is without a fee but such is necessary for tickets to remain so affordable.

No complaints. It’s a budget airline so can’t expect any frills.

My TSA number was missing from my ticket which shouldn’t have happened since it’s in my file. The on board flight attendant who was a male, did not want to help me put my luggage in the overhead bin and made a very rude comment and was very unpleasant. The good… the woman who fixed my ticket with the TSA number was excellent and I had extra legroom which was perfect.

Flight delayed from Cape Town to Washington then got diverted to miami and in miami we had to fend for ourselves , im still trying to get to Shreveport now

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

I just wrote a text which was supposed to be for the flight from Denver to spokane not Frankfurt to Denver.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

flight delays, staff only communicating when pushed, food service lasting a grand total of 7 minutes, stuck in seat from 45mins into flight until landing

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

they made me check my carryon. There was space in the overhead bins.

Nice flight, nice crew but no cookie or napkin with my seltzer.

Trip was smooth bumpy from the wind but no issues at all the crew attendant was very pleasant and had great customer service

The Flight attendant had an attitude and didn't allow anyone any time to prepare for landing despite being absent throughout the entire trip

Flight boarded without pilots. Sat on plane for 3 hrs. after over an hour late boarding. Plane never took off. Had to deplane near midnight. Line for rebooking was 3 hours + long. I had to leave.

The flight was great but board was a nightmare. The gate was changed 4 times during the layover period

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Cold air blew constantly on my legs almost making me numb.

Missed the flight because of them and up geting a rental car

Delayd flight out of atl as always miss my conection in dfw no flight untill next day

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

i suspect i caught flu on this flight as i could hear someone coughing a few rows back and ended up with flu a few days later. also tiresome to have to watch movies on my device by holding up smartphone screen, would have liked to have in seat display.

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

Flight cancelled and was told by a rude gate agent that they don’t accommodate on other airlines. Had to wait 5 hours for a connecting flight that had a 7 hour layover. Would not allow bags to be checked early so we couldn’t go through security .Had to rent a car for the afternoon to store bags and get a meal. Also incurred a hotel fee. No apology or reason given for the cancellation- just rudeness.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The process of buying the ticket and navigating all the hidden charges that Frontier throws at you was a terrible experience. The actual airport experience and flying was fine.

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

Not have to pay for every single item to take a flight. Seating and delays sucked.

Flight was cancelled and I had to spend the night in the airport lugging my suitcase around

If you don’t check in 24 hours in advance, they will charge you $110 to check your bag instead of the $30. I did not get an email with this information and did not check in. In addition, my flight home was cancelled at layover and I had to spend the night in the airport, and then have another layover at another airport before making it home. Will not fly frontier again.

Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

Flight delayed 3 times, resulting in late arrival, rental car place gave car away resulting in increased BS charges because I was late. Frontier blows.

I paid for extra leg room. The flimsy plastic seat underneath the floatation seat did not line up with the arm rests. It seemed as if the plastic part was zip tied on but immovable. This caused severe uncomfortable for the duration of the flight.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Des Moines to Portland found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/22Wed
1 stopFrontier
16h 33mDSM-PDX
$69
6/5Wed
1 stopFrontier
17h 30mDSM-PDX
$91
6/16Sun
1 stopFrontier
11h 35mDSM-PDX
$95
6/16Sun
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 39mDSM-PDX
$129
6/17Mon
2 stops
15h 56mDSM-PDX
$149
6/4Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 13mDSM-PDX
$178
6/17Mon
3 stops
28h 41mDSM-PDX
$208
5/12Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 59mDSM-PDX
$238
6/4Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
14h 58mDSM-PDX
$289
5/22Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
14h 51mDSM-PDX
$330

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Last minute flights from Des Moines to Portland

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Des Moines to Portland that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/26Fri
multi-stopFrontier
8h 42mDSM-PDX
4/28Sun
multi-stopFrontier
22h 26mPDX-DSM
$417
4/26Fri
multi-stop
42h 36mDSM-PDX
4/28Sun
multi-stop
17h 07mPDX-DSM
$752
4/26Fri
multi-stop
30h 52mDSM-PDX
4/28Sun
multi-stop
17h 07mPDX-DSM
$788
4/26Fri
multi-stop
42h 36mDSM-PDX
4/28Sun
multi-stop
10h 28mPDX-DSM
$804
4/26Fri
multi-stop
42h 36mDSM-PDX
4/28Sun
multi-stop
24h 08mPDX-DSM
$946

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Des Moines - Portland Flights

Departure:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

Destination:

Portland (PDX)United States

Return flight deals:

Portland - Des Moines

Cabin classes:

$200