What airlines fly to Des Moines?

United Airlines, Allegiant Air and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines from Portland according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Des Moines. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Des Moines on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier are the most popular carriers operating from Portland to Des Moines

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

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How many operators does momondo search for flights from Portland Airport to Des Moines Airport?

There are 5 operators available for flights from Portland Airport to Des Moines Airport as of August 2026.

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.

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11:02 am - 1:52 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

48h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8:25 pm - 10:54 amDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

16h 29m1 stop Denver Intl

$321Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12

12:11 pm - 10:57 amPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

20h 46m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8:25 pm - 10:54 amDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

16h 29m1 stop Denver Intl

$328Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

8:30 am - 5:48 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

7h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:12 pm - 9:13 pmDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

6h 01m1 stop Denver Intl

$355United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

4:07 pm - 11:33 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

5h 26m1 stop Denver Intl

5:45 am - 9:32 amDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

5h 47m1 stop Denver Intl

$355United Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

12:25 am - 10:17 amPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

7h 52m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:59 pm - 11:10 pmDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

7h 11m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$355Delta

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

11:51 am - 9:00 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

7h 09m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:55 am - 10:34 amDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

5h 39m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$355Delta

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 4

11:08 pm - 8:39 amPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

7h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:58 pm - 7:47 pmDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

7h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$355American Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Nov 9

8:00 am - 6:58 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

8h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:30 am - 1:35 pmDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

10h 05m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$355American Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15

11:35 pm - 11:30 amPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

9h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway

6:35 pm - 10:10 pmDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

5h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

$371Southwest

Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 14

6:50 am - 8:35 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

11h 45m2 stops San Jose Denver Intl

3:00 pm - 10:10 pmDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

9h 10m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl

$371Southwest

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

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1:47 pm - 6:48 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

27h 01m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9:39 am - 10:48 amDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

27h 09m2 stops Nashville Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$568Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3

12:20 pm - 8:38 amPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

42h 18m2 stops Denver Intl Nashville Intl

2:19 pm - 5:11 pmDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

28h 52m1 stop Denver Intl

$579Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4

5:15 am - 8:46 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

13h 31m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

4:13 pm - 9:36 pmDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

7h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$684American Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5

7:16 am - 5:28 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

8h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 11:28 amDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

7h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$686United Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 6

5:00 am - 5:28 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

10h 28m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 11:28 amDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

7h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$691United Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5

5:15 am - 8:46 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

13h 31m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:48 pm - 11:59 pmDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

7h 11m1 stop Los Angeles

$790American Airlines

Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4

5:35 am - 3:10 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

7h 35m2 stops San Jose Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

3:50 pm - 11:45 pmDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

9h 55m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl

$807Southwest

Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4

8:00 am - 9:15 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

11h 15m2 stops San Diego Denver Intl

5:40 am - 3:00 pmDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

11h 20m2 stops Chicago Midway Baltimore/Washington

$843Southwest

Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3

11:50 am - 8:59 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

7h 09m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:55 am - 1:38 pmDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

8h 43m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$927Delta

Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30

5:45 am - 5:11 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

9h 26m2 stops Salt Lake City Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:55 am - 10:41 amDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

5h 46m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$1,017Delta

Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30

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American Airlines flights from Portland to Des Moines

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Sep 25

PDX11:08 pmPortland

7h 31m

1 stop

DSM8:39 amDes Moines

Sep 27

DSM5:56 pmDes Moines

8h 11m

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PDX12:07 amPortland

$421

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Sep 16

PDX11:08 pmPortland

7h 31m

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DSM8:39 amDes Moines

Sep 20

DSM5:39 pmDes Moines

7h 33m

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PDX11:12 pmPortland

$426

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Nov 23

PDX5:15 amPortland

6h 27m

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DSM1:42 pmDes Moines

Nov 27

DSM7:12 amDes Moines

7h 18m

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PDX12:30 pmPortland

$440

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Sep 3

PDX10:47 amPortland

11h 33m

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DSM12:20 amDes Moines

Sep 6

DSM10:30 amDes Moines

11h 20m

2 stops

PDX7:50 pmPortland

$677

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Sep 5

PDX5:07 amPortland

12h 07m

2 stops

DSM7:14 pmDes Moines

Sep 7

DSM4:13 pmDes Moines

19h 17m

2 stops

PDX9:30 amPortland

$695

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Sep 4

PDX7:40 pmPortland

12h 20m

2 stops

DSM10:00 amDes Moines

Sep 7

DSM6:55 amDes Moines

11h 51m

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PDX4:46 pmPortland

$764

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$355

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Mon 10/12

11:35 pm-11:30 am

1 stop9h 55m

Des Moines

Wed 10/14

6:35 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$371

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Tue 10/20

6:50 am-8:35 pm

2 stops11h 45m

Des Moines

Tue 10/27

3:00 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$371

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $222 to $481.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $321.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in October, then July is your next best option. Flight prices from Portland to Des Moines during July average around $337.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

The cheapest day to depart from Portland to Des Moines is on a Friday. Travelers who choose to depart for Des Moines on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as $116. Flights from Portland to Des Moines on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $270. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Portland to Des Moines in the morning for as low as $180. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $273. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Portland to Des Moines flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Portland to Des Moines?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Des Moines from Portland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Des Moines for around $426 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Des Moines from Portland for as low as $230 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Portland to Des Moines flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Portland to Des Moines flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Portland to Des Moines flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Portland to Des Moines.

How have Portland to Des Moines flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Portland to Des Moines flights are approximately 92% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$171
Fastest flight time	5h 29m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Portland in the past 72 hours is $171. The best round-trip flight deal from Portland to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $321.

The fastest flight from Portland to Des Moines takes 5h 29m

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How far is Portland to Des Moines by plane?
There are 1470.3 mi between Portland and Des Moines. 5h 29m is a normal flight duration for this route.
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 are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Portland Airport to Des Moines Airport?
There are 5 operators available for flights from Portland Airport to Des Moines Airport as of August 2026.
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 plane model from Portland to Des Moines?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Portland to Des Moines is Airbus A320-100/200, representing 100.00% of all bookings.
What is the most popular airline from Portland to Des Moines?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Portland to Des Moines is United Airlines (34% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Allegiant Air (30%), Delta (15%), and American Airlines (11%).

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Allegiant Air	PriceFrom $114	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 675 reviews	Search Allegiant Air flights
Delta	PriceFrom $238	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,529 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $251	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,993 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $288	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,122 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $346	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,203 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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