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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.

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

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $253 round-trip, compared to $342 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–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 68% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 2% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 44% on the Portland to Des Moines route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $288 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $507, a difference of $219. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 26% above the route average of $378. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Portland to Des Moines takes 0h 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $350 to $2,175. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Portland to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $218, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 54m, compared with 6h 29m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 7h 05m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

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.

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

Round-trip flights from Portland to Des Moines range from $276 to $494, with an average of $378 over the past 12 months. Anything below $276 counts as a good deal.