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$122+ Cheap flights from Portland to Des Moines (PDX - DSM)

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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — DSM
Dec 31 — Jan 71
Wed 12/31
Wed 1/7
1 adult, Economy
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/712:51 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop28h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/148:30 amDSM - PDX
1 stop26h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/30$311
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/1412:51 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop28h 12mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/184:21 pmDSM - PDX
2 stops45h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/28$409
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2112:47 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop28h 57mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/313:00 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop24h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/30$435
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/182:29 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/313:00 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop24h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/30$456
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/198:45 pmPDX - DSM
2 stops20h 59mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/313:00 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop24h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/30$467
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/159:31 amPDX - DSM
1 stop7h 07mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/313:00 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop24h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/30$478
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/228:45 pmPDX - DSM
2 stops14h 55mFrontier
Fri 12/268:29 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop17h 23mFrontier
Deal found 11/30$493
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2112:47 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop28h 57mFrontier
Tue 12/302:35 pmDSM - PDX
2 stops26h 25mFrontier
Deal found 11/30$515

Cheap flight deals from Portland to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) 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 December 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$250
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$122
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$476
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($121 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Portland

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Des Moines

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Depart

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Price

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Thu 1/15

10:17 am-5:24 pm

1 stop29h 07m

Des Moines

Thu 1/22

8:30 am-9:49 am

1 stop27h 19m

$279

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Sat 1/17

1:53 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

4:21 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$306

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Sun 1/11

12:10 pm-7:22 pm

1 stop29h 12m

Des Moines

Sun 1/18

8:30 am-5:24 pm

2 stops34h 54m

$307

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Wed 1/14

1:53 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Des Moines

Sun 1/18

6:54 am-12:46 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$309

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Tue 1/13

11:44 am-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

6:54 am-12:46 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$309

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-3:41 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

6:54 am-12:46 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$309

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Tue 1/13

7:45 am-8:34 pm

2 stops10h 49m

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

1:35 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$314

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Mon 1/12

6:45 am-7:20 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

5:45 am-10:00 am

1 stop6h 15m

$316

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Sat 1/17

1:53 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Des Moines

Mon 1/19

4:21 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$319

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Thu 1/15

6:15 am-3:41 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

4:21 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$319

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Compare providers for flights from Portland to Des Moines

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Portland to Des Moines in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of Gotogate to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate Users can find the same prices on Portland-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust Gotogate the most. Gotogate has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Portland-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Portland to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Portland with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to Des Moines

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland 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 November 28, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Portland to Des Moines may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 67 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Des Moines?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Des Moines (average of $71). Flying from Portland to Des Moines in November is currently the most expensive (average of $342). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PDX to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 1, 2025.

When flying from Portland to Des Moines, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 61% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland 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 November 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Portland to Des Moines have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,057 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,040 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
700 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Portland to Des Moines flight route?

    The Portland to Des Moines flight path was viewed by 9 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Portland to Des Moines?

    Departing from Portland to Des Moines will take you 5h 31m. Portland and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 1466 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Allegiant Air ($114), Frontier ($150), and Delta ($238) offers the cheapest pricing from Portland to Des Moines. These flights start at 66% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $122 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $167 and Delta from $179 one-way.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Des Moines?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Des Moines (average of $71). Flying from Portland to Des Moines in November is currently the most expensive (average of $342). 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Portland to Des Moines

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Portland to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$114Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$150Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$261Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$364Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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