Maine

$182+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Maine

DSM — PWM
Dec 8 — Dec 151
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Maine

Wed 11/117:28 am -
1 stop7h 52m
Tue 11/175:13 am -
2 stops10h 00m
Deal found 11/3$406
Tue 11/106:13 am -
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Tue 11/175:13 am -
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Deal found 11/3$411
Mon 11/97:28 am -
1 stop7h 52m
Tue 11/175:13 am -
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Deal found 11/3$447
Tue 11/107:23 am -
2 stops7h 31m
Mon 11/164:24 pm -
2 stops9h 02m
Deal found 11/3$457
Wed 11/117:28 am -
1 stop7h 52m
Sun 11/1512:00 pm -
1 stop8h 18m
Deal found 11/3$490
Mon 11/91:58 pm -
2 stops9h 10m
Mon 11/164:24 pm -
2 stops9h 02m
Deal found 11/3$493
Tue 11/245:30 am -
1 stop6h 31m
Tue 12/16:00 am -
1 stop9h 13m
Deal found 11/3$494
Tue 11/106:13 am -
2 stops7h 52m
Sun 11/1512:00 pm -
1 stop8h 18m
Deal found 11/3$495
Tue 11/176:13 am -
1 stop4h 45m
Sun 11/226:00 am -
1 stop9h 13m
Deal found 11/3$557
Thu 11/195:30 am -
1 stop6h 31m
Mon 11/236:27 am -
2 stops8h 46m
Deal found 11/4$572
Thu 11/196:05 am -
2 stops7h 22m
Mon 11/235:35 am -
2 stops9h 51m
Deal found 11/4$577
Tue 11/1010:24 am -
1 stop4h 46m
Tue 11/174:50 pm -
1 stop4h 53m
Deal found 11/3$593

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$369
(Delta)

One-way from

$182
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$545
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From Des Moines to Maine
One-way flight from Des Moines to Maine
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Des MoinesPortland

DSM Des Moines - PWM Portland

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Tue 12/1

6:13 am-11:57 am

1 stop4h 44m

Portland

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$182

Des MoinesPortland

DSM Des Moines - PWM Portland

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Tue 12/1

1:15 pm-11:24 pm

2 stops9h 09m

Portland

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

Des MoinesPortland

DSM Des Moines - PWM Portland

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Mon 12/21

8:00 am-3:31 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Portland

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$335

Des MoinesBangor

DSM Des Moines - BGR Bangor

DSMBGR

Des Moines

Fri 1/29

10:52 am-10:40 pm

2 stops10h 48m

Bangor

Mon 2/1

2:41 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$374

Des MoinesPortland

DSM Des Moines - PWM Portland

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Sat 2/13

6:15 am-12:04 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Portland

Mon 2/22

12:46 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$378

Des MoinesPortland

DSM Des Moines - PWM Portland

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Sat 2/13

2:02 pm-10:11 pm

2 stops7h 09m

Portland

Mon 2/22

2:34 pm-12:43 am

2 stops11h 09m

$403

Des MoinesPortland

DSM Des Moines - PWM Portland

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Wed 1/6

8:00 am-2:44 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Portland

Sat 1/9

4:25 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$444

Des MoinesBangor

DSM Des Moines - BGR Bangor

DSMBGR

Des Moines

Wed 1/20

3:00 pm-10:44 am

3 stops18h 44m

Bangor

Sat 1/23

11:28 am-11:14 pm

2 stops12h 46m

$640

Des MoinesBangor

DSM Des Moines - BGR Bangor

DSMBGR

Des Moines

Thu 1/21

9:25 am-10:44 am

3 stops24h 19m

Bangor

Sun 1/24

11:25 am-8:22 pm

2 stops9h 57m

$664

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Maine (average of $424). Flying from Des Moines to Maine in December is currently the most expensive (average of $658). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Maine

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Maine, such as Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Maine?

    If you book a flight to Maine from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.

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

    Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Des Moines to Maine in just under 5h 44m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 04m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1192 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Maine?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Maine 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 Des Moines to Maine?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Maine (average of $424). Flying from Des Moines to Maine in December is currently the most expensive (average of $658). 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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Alternative routes for Des Moines to Maine

Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Maine

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$304Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$314Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$356Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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