Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Portland?

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

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Portland?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Portland: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Portland pass through?

One-stop flights from Des Moines to Portland most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 68% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 17% of one-stop connections • Philadelphia (PHL) - 9% of one-stop connections • New York LaGuardia (LGA) - 3% of one-stop connections Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Portland?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the Des Moines to Portland route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $428 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $614, a difference of $186. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Des Moines to Portland?

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Portland takes 0h 00m, covering 1,192 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Portland?

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.

Have flight prices from Des Moines to Portland changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $320 to $2,228. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Des Moines to Portland looking right now?

One-way fares from Des Moines to Portland are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $301.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Portland?

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 56m, compared with 5h 52m via New York LaGuardia (LGA) and 6h 00m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Portland?

Portland is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Portland Airport (PWM)?

Portland Airport (PWM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Budget • Alamo • Hertz • Movly

How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Portland flight?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Portland range from $411 to $571, with an average of $466 over the past 12 months. Anything below $411 counts as a good deal.

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

American Airlines ($339) and United Airlines ($339) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Portland according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Des Moines to Portland?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Des Moines to Portland route. 68% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Des Moines to Portland?

Flights via New York LaGuardia (LGA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $397. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Des Moines to Portland which airport offers the shortest layover?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) had the shortest average connection time for Des Moines to Portland layovers at 176 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest • Avg $397 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 4h 56m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Portland

Sat, Dec 5 - Thu, Dec 10

6:00 am - 2:32 pmDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

7h 32m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

12:50 pm - 6:56 pmPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

7h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$339American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24

9:26 am - 5:04 pmDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

6h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:30 am - 12:45 pmPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

8h 15m1 stop Philadelphia

$339American Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 23

8:00 am - 2:16 pmDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

5h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:08 pm - 10:59 pmPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

6h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$339United Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6

1:09 pm - 9:56 pmDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

7h 47m1 stop Philadelphia

4:27 pm - 9:41 pmPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

6h 14m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$339American Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16

3:11 pm - 9:54 pmDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

5h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 10:31 amPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

5h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$398United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24

7:15 am - 1:12 pmDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

4h 57m1 stop New York LaGuardia

4:47 pm - 8:40 pmPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

4h 53m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$434Delta

Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3

8:00 am - 2:42 pmDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

5h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 5:41 pmPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

12h 41m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$434United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24

7:15 am - 1:12 pmDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

4h 57m1 stop New York LaGuardia

4:47 pm - 8:40 pmPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

4h 53m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$435Delta

Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26

7:10 pm - 9:45 amDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

13h 35m2 stops Denver Intl Baltimore/Washington

5:20 am - 11:10 amPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

6h 50m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway

$512Southwest

Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Sep 30

9:59 am - 10:28 amDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

23h 29m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl

5:19 pm - 8:35 amPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

40h 16m2 stops Charleston Orlando

$588Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Des Moines to Portland

Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Oct 1

1:09 pm - 9:55 pmDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

7h 46m1 stop Philadelphia

4:41 pm - 9:37 pmPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

5h 56m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$555American Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Oct 1

6:24 am - 2:34 pmDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

7h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:15 am - 2:15 pmPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

10h 00m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$560United Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Oct 1

11:32 am - 11:59 pmDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

11h 27m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5:15 am - 12:34 pmPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

8h 19m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$565United Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Oct 2

7:54 am - 2:34 pmDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

5h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:08 pm - 9:23 pmPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

5h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$570United Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Oct 2

11:32 am - 11:59 pmDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

11h 27m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5:08 pm - 11:35 pmPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

7h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$575United Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 30

8:45 am - 4:49 pmDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

7h 04m1 stop New York LaGuardia

6:00 am - 10:46 amPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

5h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$630Delta

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 29

8:45 am - 4:49 pmDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

7h 04m1 stop New York LaGuardia

6:00 am - 1:49 pmPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

8h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$630Delta

Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 26

2:34 pm - 11:28 pmDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

7h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:45 pm - 8:46 pmPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

5h 01m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$630Delta

Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 26

6:00 am - 4:49 pmDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

9h 49m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County New York LaGuardia

4:45 pm - 8:46 pmPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

5h 01m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$635Delta

Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 28

1:09 pm - 9:55 pmDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

7h 46m1 stop Philadelphia

5:05 pm - 11:41 pmPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

7h 36m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$727American Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Portland flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Portland?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Portland start at $339. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $411 to $571. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $339 on American Airlines.

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

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Portland, it is 9% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 31% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Low season	January
High season	August
Cheapest flight	$224

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 23% 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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Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Portland?
Flights from Des Moines to Portland usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Portland (PWM).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Portland?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Portland:

• Economy Class
• First Class
Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Portland pass through?
One-stop flights from Des Moines to Portland most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 68% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 9% of one-stop connections
• New York LaGuardia (LGA) - 3% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Portland?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the Des Moines to Portland route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $428 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $614, a difference of $186. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How long is a flight from Des Moines to Portland?
A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Portland takes 0h 00m, covering 1,192 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Portland?
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.
Have flight prices from Des Moines to Portland changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $320 to $2,228. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Des Moines to Portland looking right now?
One-way fares from Des Moines to Portland are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $301.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Portland?
Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 56m, compared with 5h 52m via New York LaGuardia (LGA) and 6h 00m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Portland?
Portland is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Portland Airport (PWM)?
Portland Airport (PWM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Movly
How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Portland flight?
Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Portland range from $411 to $571, with an average of $466 over the past 12 months. Anything below $411 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $428 - about $186 less than Friday (30% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Portland trip for May. Fares historically average $419 round-trip in that month - typically $337 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Portland Airport.
- Clarion Hotel Portland Airport Me
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT/Maine Med
- DoubleTree by Hilton Portland

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