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Cheap flights from Portland to Des Moines (PWM - DSM) from $179

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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The best prices from Portland to Des Moines are usually found in March or November, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Portland to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PWM) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 25, 2024.

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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Portland, Maine to Des Moines?

Flights from Portland, Maine to Des Moines are found to be more expensive on Sunday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Des Moines.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 54 days in advance to save up to 16% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 54 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Portland, Maine to Des Moines 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $364, or $753 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland, Maine to Des Moines?

March can be a great time to fly to Des Moines from Portland, Maine with a flight ticket averaging about $534. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as $364. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Portland, Maine to Des Moines (PWM - DSM)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Portland, Maine to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 2% on airfare.

Cheap Delta flights from Portland to Des Moines

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Portland and Des Moines. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Consider these cheap Delta flights we've found departing from Portland to Des Moines. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Wed 9/43:15 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Sat 9/711:04 amDSM - PWM
2 stops11h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/23$281
Wed 9/43:15 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Sat 9/712:45 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Deal found 4/23$326
Wed 9/45:30 amPWM - DSM
2 stops9h 34mDelta
Sat 9/712:45 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Deal found 4/24$331
Tue 7/21:02 pmPWM - DSM
2 stops10h 21mDelta
Sat 7/66:32 amDSM - PWM
1 stop4h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/25$332
Wed 9/411:25 amPWM - DSM
2 stops11h 54mDelta
Sat 9/711:04 amDSM - PWM
2 stops11h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/23$336
Tue 7/21:02 pmPWM - DSM
2 stops10h 21mDelta
Sat 7/65:56 amDSM - PWM
2 stops12h 24mDelta
Deal found 4/25$548
Sat 5/185:00 amPWM - DSM
2 stops13h 24mDelta
Fri 5/245:09 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/25$583
Sat 5/185:00 amPWM - DSM
2 stops13h 24mDelta
Sun 5/266:30 amDSM - PWM
1 stop16h 14mDelta
Deal found 4/25$697
Sun 5/197:00 amPWM - DSM
1 stop6h 59mDelta
Fri 5/245:09 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/25$748

Cheap American Airlines flights from Portland to Des Moines

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Portland and Des Moines. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've found from Portland to Des Moines. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Tue 7/27:42 amPWM - DSM
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/63:48 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$305
Fri 9/65:13 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/84:20 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$333
Sat 5/186:00 amPWM - DSM
1 stop16h 47mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/246:02 amDSM - PWM
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$576
Fri 9/67:30 amPWM - DSM
1 stop11h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/86:18 amDSM - PWM
2 stops9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$621
Tue 5/215:30 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/246:02 amDSM - PWM
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$786
Sun 5/197:45 amPWM - DSM
1 stop14h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/256:40 amDSM - PWM
1 stop15h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,017
Sun 5/197:45 amPWM - DSM
1 stop14h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/256:40 amDSM - PWM
2 stops14h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,100
Mon 5/206:03 amPWM - DSM
2 stops9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/266:39 amDSM - PWM
2 stops15h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,115
Mon 5/207:45 amPWM - DSM
1 stop14h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/256:40 amDSM - PWM
1 stop15h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,133

Portland to Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Portland and Des Moines in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Des Moines in 2024 at this time. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 9/43:15 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Sat 9/711:04 amDSM - PWM
2 stops11h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/23$281
Tue 7/27:42 amPWM - DSM
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/63:48 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$305
Wed 9/43:15 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Sat 9/712:45 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Deal found 4/24$326
Wed 9/45:30 amPWM - DSM
2 stops9h 34mDelta
Sat 9/712:45 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Deal found 4/24$331
Tue 7/21:02 pmPWM - DSM
2 stops10h 21mDelta
Sat 7/66:32 amDSM - PWM
1 stop4h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/25$332
Fri 9/65:13 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/84:20 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$333
Wed 9/45:30 amPWM - DSM
2 stops9h 34mDelta
Sat 9/76:30 amDSM - PWM
2 stops9h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/24$336
Tue 7/21:02 pmPWM - DSM
2 stops10h 21mDelta
Sat 7/65:56 amDSM - PWM
2 stops12h 24mDelta
Deal found 4/25$548
Fri 9/67:30 amPWM - DSM
1 stop11h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/86:18 amDSM - PWM
2 stops9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$621

One-way flights to Des Moines from Portland

Search for one-way flight options from Portland to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Portland to Des Moines. Users can also find round-trip Portland to Des Moines flights by using the search form above.
Sun 7/1411:46 amPWM - DSM
1 stop7h 46mFrontier
Deal found 4/24$179
Fri 7/126:15 amPWM - DSM
1 stop8h 11mDelta
Deal found 4/24$188
Sat 7/135:13 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$207
Fri 7/126:01 amPWM - DSM
2 stops8h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/24$274
Sat 7/135:05 amPWM - DSM
2 stops10h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/24$364
Sun 7/147:00 amPWM - DSM
2 stops11h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/24$444

Find flights from Portland to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.

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PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Wed 9/4

1 stop5h 43m

Des Moines

Sat 9/7

2 stops11h 46m

$281

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Tue 7/2

1 stop8h 35m

Des Moines

Sat 7/6

1 stop5h 14m

$305

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Wed 9/4

1 stop5h 43m

Des Moines

Sat 9/7

1 stop5h 14m

$326

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Wed 9/4

2 stops9h 34m

Des Moines

Sat 9/7

1 stop5h 14m

$331

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Tue 7/2

2 stops10h 21m

Des Moines

Sat 7/6

1 stop4h 40m

$332

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Fri 9/6

1 stop5h 25m

Des Moines

Sun 9/8

1 stop7h 22m

$333

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Wed 9/4

2 stops11h 54m

Des Moines

Sat 9/7

2 stops11h 46m

$336

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Sat 5/18

1 stop16h 47m

Des Moines

Fri 5/24

1 stop6h 57m

$576

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Fri 9/6

3 stops19h 52m

Des Moines

Sun 9/8

1 stop5h 20m

$701

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When is the best time to book a flight from Portland, Maine to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Portland, Maine to Des Moines, you should look to book at least 53 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Portland, Maine to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland, Maine to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Des Moines by month

Plan your trip from Portland to Des Moines by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Portland to Des Moines is currently $276 while a round-trip flight costs $391. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Des Moines (average of $323). Flying from Portland, Maine to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $458). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$323

February

$364

March

$396

April

$387

May

$385

June

$458

July

$427

August

$385

September

$344

October

$370

November

$385

December

$365

Temperature and rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

DSM

Temperature

23 - 77 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated April 25, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines from Portland to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,975 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,975 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,975 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,234 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,975 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,898 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,975 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Frontier
6.3
Okay
4,135 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,975 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Portland, Maine to Des Moines for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Portland, Maine to Des Moines for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $281, but on average you can expect to pay $576.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland, Maine to Des Moines round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($281), American Airlines ($305), and United Airlines ($701) offers the cheapest pricing from Portland, Maine to Des Moines. You may be able to fly from Portland, Maine to Des Moines for 47% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland, Maine to Des Moines one-way?

    $179 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $188 and $207, respectively.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Portland, Maine to Des Moines?

    The most popular airlines flying from Portland, Maine to Des Moines are American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

  • What does PWM to DSM mean?

    Portland Airport is PWM and Des Moines Airport is DSM. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Des Moines that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Portland to Des Moines flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Portland to Des Moines with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Portland to Des Moines flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Des Moines that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Portland to Des Moines offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Portland to Des Moines?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Portland to Des Moines flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Portland, Maine to Des Moines flight deals updated?

    The Portland, Maine to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/25.

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