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

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

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 40% 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.

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 September 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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2:27 pm - 11:35 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

7h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:22 pm - 10:53 pmDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

7h 31m1 stop Denver Intl

$314United Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 19

2:34 pm - 11:30 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

6h 56m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

3:31 pm - 10:10 pmDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

8h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$355American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

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

7h 09m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:55 am - 12:38 pmDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

7h 43m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$355Delta

Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 27

10:43 am - 9:23 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

8h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:27 pm - 6:09 pmDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

6h 42m1 stop Denver Intl

$355United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27

10:55 pm - 8:56 amPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

8h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:31 pm - 11:43 pmDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

10h 12m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$355American Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

8:45 am - 7:55 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

9h 10m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl

1:50 pm - 12:10 amDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

12h 20m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$366Southwest

Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Nov 2

6:30 am - 5:50 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

9h 20m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7:00 am - 1:25 pmDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

8h 25m2 stops Denver Intl Sacramento Intl

$366Southwest

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

6:00 am - 2:08 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

6h 08m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:41 am - 10:48 amDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

6h 07m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$406Delta

Sun, Nov 22 - Sat, Dec 5

12:38 pm - 3:26 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

24h 48m2 stops Denver Intl Orlando

2:42 pm - 11:26 amDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

22h 44m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$443Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 7

11:23 am - 10:20 amPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

44h 57m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

3:15 pm - 12:24 pmDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

23h 09m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$489Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Dec 6

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12:38 pm - 8:41 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

30h 03m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

2:42 pm - 11:26 amDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

22h 44m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$575Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Wed, Oct 7

12:38 pm - 8:49 amPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

42h 11m2 stops Denver Intl Nashville Intl

1:22 pm - 11:54 amDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

24h 32m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$631Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 4

6:00 am - 2:06 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

6h 06m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:01 pm - 8:02 pmDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

6h 01m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$696Delta

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 10

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

7h 52m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:01 pm - 8:02 pmDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

6h 01m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$696Delta

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 10

6:30 am - 6:26 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

9h 56m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

6:29 pm - 11:55 pmDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

7h 26m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$777American Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Fri, Oct 9

2:07 pm - 11:12 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

7h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:29 pm - 11:55 pmDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

7h 26m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$777American Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 9

12:57 pm - 10:15 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

7h 18m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

5:45 am - 9:36 amDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

5h 51m1 stop Denver Intl

$803United Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 4

5:00 am - 12:31 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

5h 31m1 stop Denver Intl

5:22 pm - 9:10 pmDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

5h 48m1 stop Denver Intl

$803United Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 7

9:20 am - 9:20 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

10h 00m2 stops Sacramento Intl Denver Intl

2:40 pm - 10:15 pmDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

9h 35m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl

$957Southwest

Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29

9:20 am - 9:20 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

10h 00m2 stops Sacramento Intl Denver Intl

7:00 am - 1:20 pmDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

8h 20m2 stops Denver Intl Oakland

$1,127Southwest

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

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United Airlines flights from Portland to Des Moines

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Oct 17

PDX2:27 pmPortland

7h 08m

1 stop

DSM11:35 pmDes Moines

Oct 19

DSM5:22 pmDes Moines

7h 31m

1 stop

PDX10:53 pmPortland

$314

United Airlines

Oct 21

PDX2:27 pmPortland

7h 08m

1 stop

DSM11:35 pmDes Moines

Oct 27

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

9h 20m

1 stop

PDX3:20 pmPortland

$355

United Airlines

Oct 21

PDX8:40 amPortland

5h 40m

1 stop

DSM4:20 pmDes Moines

Oct 27

DSM9:50 amDes Moines

10h 19m

2 stops

PDX6:09 pmPortland

$360

Southwest flights from Portland to Des Moines

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Oct 24

PDX5:50 amPortland

9h 25m

1 stop

DSM5:15 pmDes Moines

Nov 2

DSM1:50 pmDes Moines

12h 20m

1 stop

PDX12:10 amPortland

$366

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Oct 27

PDX6:50 amPortland

11h 50m

2 stops

DSM8:40 pmDes Moines

Nov 3

DSM3:30 pmDes Moines

8h 45m

2 stops

PDX10:15 pmPortland

$405

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Oct 24

PDX8:45 amPortland

9h 10m

2 stops

DSM7:55 pmDes Moines

Nov 2

DSM7:15 pmDes Moines

8h 05m

2 stops

PDX1:20 amPortland

$408

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Sat 10/17

2:27 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Des Moines

Mon 10/19

5:22 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$314

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2:34 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 56m

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1 stop8h 39m

$355

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Thu 10/22

11:51 am-9:00 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Des Moines

Tue 10/27

6:55 am-12:38 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$355

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Sat 10/24

10:43 am-9:23 pm

1 stop8h 40m

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1:27 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$355

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10:55 pm-8:56 am

1 stop8h 01m

Des Moines

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3:31 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$355

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Sat 10/24

8:45 am-7:55 pm

2 stops9h 10m

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Mon 11/2

1:50 pm-12:10 am

1 stop12h 20m

$366

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Tue 11/3

6:30 am-5:50 pm

2 stops9h 20m

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7:00 am-1:25 pm

2 stops8h 25m

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Sun 11/22

6:00 am-2:08 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Des Moines

Sat 12/5

6:41 am-10:48 am

1 stop6h 07m

$406

PortlandDes Moines

PDX Portland - DSM Des Moines

PDXDSM

Portland

Fri 10/2

12:38 pm-3:26 pm

2 stops24h 48m

Des Moines

Wed 10/7

2:42 pm-11:26 am

1 stop22h 44m

$443

PortlandDes Moines

PDX Portland - DSM Des Moines

PDXDSM

Portland

Sun 11/22

11:23 am-10:20 am

2 stops44h 57m

Des Moines

Sun 12/6

3:15 pm-12:24 pm

1 stop23h 09m

$489

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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 $274 to $472.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $314.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in July, then June is your next best option. Flight prices from Portland to Des Moines during June average around $357.

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 $337. 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 $234. 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 $279. 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 $439 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 September 2026, prices for Portland to Des Moines flights are approximately 168% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$176
Fastest flight time	5h 41m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Portland in the past 72 hours is $176. The best round-trip flight deal from Portland to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $314.

The fastest flight from Portland to Des Moines takes 5h 41m

There are no direct flights from Portland to Des Moines. There are no popular flight routes from Portland to Des Moines.

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How far is Portland to Des Moines by plane?
There are 1470.3 mi between Portland and Des Moines. 5h 41m 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 September 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 (36% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Allegiant Air (26%), Delta (16%), and American Airlines (12%).

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Allegiant Air	PriceFrom $92	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 678 reviews	Search Allegiant Air flights
Delta	PriceFrom $238	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,597 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $251	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,076 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $301	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,222 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $346	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,194 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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