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Cheap flights from Portland, Maine to Des Moines from $189

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American Airlines Logo
7:19 pm - 12:08 am
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DSM
5h 49m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:37 pm - 10:47 pm
DSM
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PWM
8h 10m
1 stop
$361American Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Thu, Jun 4
American Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 8:43 pm
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DSM
8h 08m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:37 pm - 10:47 pm
DSM
-
PWM
8h 10m
1 stop
$405American Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Thu, Jun 4
American Airlines Logo
5:57 pm - 12:10 am
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DSM
7h 13m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:36 pm - 12:51 am
DSM
-
PWM
5h 15m
1 stop
$427American Airlines
Sat, Jun 13 - Sat, Jun 20
Southwest Logo
5:55 am - 1:45 pm
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DSM
8h 50m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 9:30 pm
DSM
-
PWM
4h 40m
1 stop
$490Southwest
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
Southwest Logo
5:55 am - 1:45 pm
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DSM
8h 50m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 3:00 pm
DSM
-
PWM
8h 20m
2 stops
$495Southwest
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
United Airlines Logo
6:04 am - 10:44 am
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DSM
5h 40m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:04 am - 2:20 pm
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-
PWM
5h 16m
1 stop
$505United Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Tue, Apr 14
United Airlines Logo
6:04 am - 10:44 am
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DSM
5h 40m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:04 am - 6:37 pm
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PWM
9h 33m
2 stops
$510United Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Tue, Apr 14
United Airlines Logo
6:04 am - 4:15 pm
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DSM
11h 11m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:04 am - 6:37 pm
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9h 33m
2 stops
$515United Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Tue, Apr 14
United Airlines Logo
6:04 am - 4:15 pm
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DSM
11h 11m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:04 am - 6:37 pm
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9h 33m
3 stops
$521United Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Tue, Apr 14
American Airlines Logo
7:19 pm - 12:08 am
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5h 49m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:06 pm - 11:46 am
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15h 40m
1 stop
$522American Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Sun, May 31

Delta flights from Portland, Maine to Des Moines

Our best Delta deals on Portland, Maine to Des Moines flight tickets
Delta
Jul 15
PWM1:12 pmPortland
7h 03m
1 stop
DSM7:15 pmDes Moines
Jul 19
DSM2:48 pmDes Moines
7h 26m
1 stop
PWM11:14 pmPortland
$1,327
Delta
Jul 15
PWM6:01 amPortland
9h 00m
2 stops
DSM2:01 pmDes Moines
Jul 19
DSM8:45 amDes Moines
7h 05m
1 stop
PWM4:50 pmPortland
$1,332
Delta
Jul 15
PWM6:01 amPortland
9h 00m
2 stops
DSM2:01 pmDes Moines
Jul 19
DSM5:25 amDes Moines
10h 25m
2 stops
PWM4:50 pmPortland
$1,612

Southwest flights from Portland, Maine to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on Portland, Maine to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Sep 10
PWM5:55 amPortland
8h 50m
2 stops
DSM1:45 pmDes Moines
Sep 14
DSM3:50 pmDes Moines
4h 40m
1 stop
PWM9:30 pmPortland
$490
Southwest
Sep 10
PWM5:55 amPortland
8h 50m
2 stops
DSM1:45 pmDes Moines
Sep 14
DSM5:40 amDes Moines
8h 20m
2 stops
PWM3:00 pmPortland
$495
Southwest
Sep 25
PWM7:40 amPortland
4h 45m
1 stop
DSM11:25 amDes Moines
Sep 27
DSM5:40 amDes Moines
9h 55m
2 stops
PWM4:35 pmPortland
$575

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PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Mon 6/1

7:19 pm-12:08 am

1 stop5h 49m

Des Moines

Thu 6/4

1:37 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$361

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Mon 6/1

1:35 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Des Moines

Thu 6/4

1:37 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$405

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Sat 6/13

5:57 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 13m

Des Moines

Sat 6/20

6:36 pm-12:51 am

1 stop5h 15m

$427

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Thu 9/10

5:55 am-1:45 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 9/14

3:50 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$490

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Thu 9/10

5:55 am-1:45 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 9/14

5:40 am-3:00 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$495
Quickest round-trip

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Fri 4/10

6:04 am-10:44 am

1 stop5h 40m

Des Moines

Tue 4/14

8:04 am-2:20 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$505

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Fri 4/10

6:04 am-10:44 am

1 stop5h 40m

Des Moines

Tue 4/14

8:04 am-6:37 pm

2 stops9h 33m

$510

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Fri 4/10

6:04 am-4:15 pm

2 stops11h 11m

Des Moines

Tue 4/14

8:04 am-6:37 pm

2 stops9h 33m

$515

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Fri 4/10

6:04 am-4:15 pm

2 stops11h 11m

Des Moines

Tue 4/14

8:04 am-6:37 pm

3 stops9h 33m

$521

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Wed 5/27

7:19 pm-12:08 am

1 stop5h 49m

Des Moines

Sun 5/31

7:06 pm-11:46 am

1 stop15h 40m

$522

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Fastest flight time

5h 27m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Portland, Maine to Des Moines takes 5h 27m
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  • How far is Portland to Des Moines by plane?

    Portland and Des Moines are 1192.1 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 5h 27m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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

    Prices for flights from Portland Airport to Des Moines Airport refresh daily.

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Portland Airport to Des Moines Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Des Moines Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Portland, Maine to Des Moines?

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DeltaPriceFrom $229Free CancellationRating
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