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Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Portland:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Portland takes 00m, covering 1,466 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Portland range from $329 to $499, with an average of $417 over the past 12 months. Anything below $329 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 49% above the $417 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $305 round-trip, compared to $410 via a layover through Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

Allegiant Air is the only airline operating Des Moines to Portland flights. 77% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$30 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $305 to $923. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Des Moines to Portland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $175, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Des Moines to Portland usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Portland (PDX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Des Moines to Portland route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 20m.

One-stop flights from Des Moines to Portland most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 79% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Des Moines to Portland. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $354 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $456, a difference of $102.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 51m, compared with 6h 16m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 7h 18m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Portland is 2 hours behind Des Moines (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Portland are Moda Center, Oregon Convention Center and Tom McCall Waterfront Park. These are among the most viewed places in Portland on KAYAK.

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.

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.

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.

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.