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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Portland to Des Moines 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 Portland to Des Moines range from $316 to $520, with an average of $421 over the past 12 months. Anything below $316 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 57% above the $421 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $273 round-trip, compared to $369 via a layover through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$76 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 $1,085. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Portland to Des Moines are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $282, which is 14% above the typical average for this route.

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

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 73% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Portland to Des Moines. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $337 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $529, a difference of $192.

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 52m, compared with 6h 30m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 7h 35m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Science Center of Iowa and Hy Vee Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

Sun Country Airlines offers several services to Economy Class passengers on its flights from Portland to Des Moines. The airline offers complimentary in-flight entertainment and a Wi-Fi service for a fee, allowing passengers to stay connected and browse the Internet during their flight. Sun Country Airlines also offers complimentary water and snacks to Economy Class passengers.

Taxis are available at DSM and can take you to the city center in about 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The estimated fare for a one-way trip is around $25-30. You can use ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft to travel from DSM to the city center. The estimated cost for a one-way trip is around $15-20. A public bus service operated by DART, Des Moines Area Regional Transit, also provides transportation from DSM to the city center. Route 8 runs between the airport and downtown Des Moines, with a one-way fare of about $2 per person. The duration of the ride is around 30-40 minutes.

United Airlines allows each passenger one personal item and one standard carry-on bag on flights from Portland to Des Moines. The personal item must fit under the seat in front of you, while the carry-on bag must fit in the overhead compartment and cannot exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches in size. United Airlines allows passengers to check up to two bags, and a fee applies for each piece of checked baggage. The maximum weight allowed per bag is 50 pounds, and the maximum size allowed per bag is 62 linear inches.

American Airlines offers flights from Portland to Des Moines and has committed to setting science-based targets for reducing their greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to efforts to limit global temperature rise. Additionally, American Airlines has invested in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which uses a novel process to make net-zero carbon transportation fuels with a reduced carbon intensity.