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$42+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Maine

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PWM
May 9 — May 161
Sat 5/9
Sat 5/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Maine

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Maine
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Maine. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 9, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 5/37:00 am
DSM
-
BOS
Nonstop2h 49m
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/1011:39 am
BOS
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 07m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/7$70
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 5/37:00 am
DSM
-
BOS
Nonstop2h 49m
Allegiant Air
Thu 5/1411:39 am
BOS
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 07m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/8$74
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/197:00 am
DSM
-
BOS
Nonstop2h 49m
Allegiant Air
Thu 4/2311:39 am
BOS
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 07m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/4$85
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/307:00 am
DSM
-
BOS
Nonstop2h 49m
Allegiant Air
Thu 5/2112:07 pm
BOS
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 09m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/5$87
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 5/107:00 am
DSM
-
BOS
Nonstop2h 49m
Allegiant Air
Thu 5/1411:39 am
BOS
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 07m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/8$88
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/107:00 am
DSM
-
BOS
Nonstop2h 49m
Allegiant Air
Thu 5/2112:07 pm
BOS
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 09m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/4$100
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 5/77:00 am
DSM
-
BOS
Nonstop2h 49m
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/1011:39 am
BOS
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 07m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/8$101
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 5/37:00 am
DSM
-
BOS
Nonstop2h 49m
Allegiant Air
Thu 5/711:39 am
BOS
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 07m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/6$108
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/93:48 pm
DSM
-
BGR
1 stop7h 10m
American Airlines
Sat 9/195:22 pm
BGR
-
DSM
1 stop7h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/4$281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/258:00 am
DSM
-
BGR
2 stops9h 34m
United Airlines
Sat 8/294:15 pm
BGR
-
DSM
1 stop5h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/5$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/163:48 pm
DSM
-
BGR
1 stop7h 10m
American Airlines
Mon 9/215:22 pm
BGR
-
DSM
1 stop7h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/5$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/101:33 pm
DSM
-
BGR
1 stop7h 16m
American Airlines
Mon 6/155:49 pm
BGR
-
DSM
1 stop7h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/7$340

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Maine

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Maine flight deals. Data was last updated April 9, 2026.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$70
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$42
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$756
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Maine 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 April 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Maine that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesBangor

DSM - BGR

DSMBGR

Des Moines

Tue 8/18

3:24 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Bangor

Tue 8/25

6:10 am-2:05 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$350

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

6:15 am-2:14 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Portland

Sat 5/16

4:50 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$364

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Tue 6/23

10:23 am-11:15 pm

2 stops11h 52m

Portland

Tue 6/30

1:12 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$376

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Tue 6/2

1:35 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops9h 16m

Portland

Fri 6/12

6:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop5h 27m

$394

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

10:28 am-4:30 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 5/16

10:16 am-3:10 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$397

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Wed 6/24

6:03 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 6/28

5:30 am-9:43 am

1 stop5h 13m

$399

Des MoinesBangor

DSM - BGR

DSMBGR

Des Moines

Sat 8/29

8:00 am-3:43 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Bangor

Wed 9/2

9:15 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$411
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Wed 5/13

5:56 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 5/19

5:51 am-10:16 am

1 stop5h 25m

$415

Des MoinesBangor

DSM - BGR

DSMBGR

Des Moines

Tue 8/18

2:15 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops8h 13m

Bangor

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-1:22 pm

2 stops8h 22m

$423

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Tue 10/6

2:15 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops8h 34m

Portland

Wed 10/14

3:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$432

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Maine

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Maine

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Maine (average of $256). Flying from Des Moines to Maine in February is currently the most expensive (average of $450). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Maine?

Reviews of airlines servicing Maine

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Maine. 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 Maine. Reviews last updated April 9, 2026.
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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,392 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
8,392 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,392 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
9,554 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,392 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
7.1
Good
11,560 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,392 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Maine. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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?

    United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines can get you from Des Moines to Maine in just under 6h 59m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 53m. 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Maine one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $142. Users have also found prices from $151 and $191 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Des Moines - Portland or Des Moines - Bangor, Des Moines - Boston Logan Intl is the most popular route 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Maine (average of $256). Flying from Des Moines to Maine in February is currently the most expensive (average of $450). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Maine

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Maine. 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 April 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$321Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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