What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to Portland?

Delta and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Portland

What airlines fly to Portland, Maine?

Allegiant Air, American Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Portland, Maine from Des Moines according to our data. Allegiant Air is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Portland, Maine. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Portland, Maine on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Portland Airport?

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Portland Airport were last updated today.

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As of October 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to Portland Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Portland Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Portland Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Portland Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Portland Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Portland Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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8:00 am - 2:51 pmDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

5h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:10 am - 9:23 pmPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

13h 13m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$382United Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3

8:00 am - 9:03 pmDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

12h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

9:10 am - 8:22 pmPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

12h 12m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$387United Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3

8:00 am - 2:51 pmDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

5h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:25 pm - 11:14 pmPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

7h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$408United Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3

8:00 am - 9:03 pmDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

12h 03m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

9:10 am - 8:22 pmPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

12h 12m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$429United Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3

5:01 pm - 11:27 pmDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

5h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:07 am - 1:46 pmPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

7h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$434American Airlines

Wed, Apr 14 - Mon, Apr 19

12:00 pm - 11:52 pmDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

10h 52m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6:01 pm - 11:49 pmPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

6h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$439American Airlines

Wed, Apr 14 - Mon, Apr 19

10:24 am - 11:31 pmDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

12h 07m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:39 am - 7:18 pmPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

8h 39m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$462Delta

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

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

$557Delta

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6

5:55 pm - 9:50 amDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

14h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Baltimore/Washington

5:15 am - 9:45 pmPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

17h 30m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Denver Intl

$680Southwest

Sat, Dec 19 - Sat, Jan 2

8:05 pm - 12:16 pmDSM Des Moines-PWM Portland

15h 11m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Philadelphia

3:41 pm - 10:36 pmPWM Portland-DSM Des Moines

7h 55m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$845American Airlines

Sat, Dec 19 - Sat, Jan 2

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American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Portland, Maine

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American Airlines

Apr 14

DSM5:01 pmDes Moines

5h 26m

1 stop

PWM11:27 pmPortland

Apr 19

PWM7:07 amPortland

7h 39m

1 stop

DSM1:46 pmDes Moines

$434

American Airlines

Apr 14

DSM12:00 pmDes Moines

10h 52m

2 stops

PWM11:52 pmPortland

Apr 19

PWM6:01 pmPortland

6h 48m

1 stop

DSM11:49 pmDes Moines

$439

American Airlines

Dec 19

DSM8:05 pmDes Moines

15h 11m

2 stops

PWM12:16 pmPortland

Jan 2

PWM3:41 pmPortland

7h 55m

1 stop

DSM10:36 pmDes Moines

$845

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Portland, Maine

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United Airlines

Jan 30

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

5h 51m

1 stop

PWM2:51 pmPortland

Feb 3

PWM9:10 amPortland

13h 13m

2 stops

DSM9:23 pmDes Moines

$382

United Airlines

Jan 30

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

12h 03m

2 stops

PWM9:03 pmPortland

Feb 3

PWM9:10 amPortland

12h 12m

2 stops

DSM8:22 pmDes Moines

$387

United Airlines

Jan 30

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

5h 51m

1 stop

PWM2:51 pmPortland

Feb 3

PWM4:25 pmPortland

7h 49m

1 stop

DSM11:14 pmDes Moines

$408

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1 stop5h 51m

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9:10 am-9:23 pm

2 stops13h 13m

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2 stops12h 03m

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2 stops12h 12m

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Sat 1/30

8:00 am-2:51 pm

1 stop5h 51m

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2 stops12h 12m

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5:01 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop5h 26m

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Mon 4/19

7:07 am-1:46 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$434

Des MoinesPortland

DSM Des Moines - PWM Portland

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Des Moines

Wed 4/14

12:00 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops10h 52m

Portland

Mon 4/19

6:01 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$439

Des MoinesPortland

DSM Des Moines - PWM Portland

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Des Moines

Mon 11/16

10:24 am-11:31 pm

2 stops12h 07m

Portland

Mon 11/23

11:39 am-7:18 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$462

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Des MoinesPortland

DSM Des Moines - PWM Portland

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Mon 11/2

7:15 am-1:12 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Portland

Fri 11/6

4:47 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$557

Des MoinesPortland

DSM Des Moines - PWM Portland

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Sat 12/19

5:55 pm-9:50 am

2 stops14h 55m

Portland

Sat 1/2

5:15 am-9:45 pm

2 stops17h 30m

$680

Des MoinesPortland

DSM Des Moines - PWM Portland

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Des Moines

Sat 12/19

8:05 pm-12:16 pm

2 stops15h 11m

Portland

Sat 1/2

3:41 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$845

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Des Moines and Portland, Maine?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $438 to $492.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $457.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Portland, Maine?

The cheapest month to fly to Portland, Maine from Des Moines is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $424, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Portland, Maine during the month of April, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $428.

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Best Price Found	$206
Fastest flight time	5h 16m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Portland, Maine from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $206. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Portland, Maine found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $382.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Portland, Maine takes 5h 16m

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How far is Des Moines to Portland by plane?
The distance between Des Moines and Portland is about 1192.1 mi. 5h 16m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Portland Airport?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Portland Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Portland Airport?
As of October 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to Portland Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Portland Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Portland Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Portland Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Portland Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Portland Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to Portland, Maine?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Des Moines to Portland, Maine is American Airlines, representing 45% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are United Airlines at 31% and Delta at 24%.

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Delta	PriceFrom $326	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,651 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $356	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,388 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $360	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,175 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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