How long is the flight from Des Moines to Maine?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta can get you from Des Moines to Maine in just under 5h 24m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 06m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1161 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Maine ranges from 2.9 - 4.5 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. August is typically the driest time to visit Maine when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Maine, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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

While some choose either Des Moines - Bangor or Des Moines - Portland, Des Moines - Boston Logan Intl is the most popular route from Des Moines to Maine.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Maine as you normally would.

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.

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

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Mon 12/298:45 amDSM - BOS

1 stop14h 06mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/315:40 pmBOS - DSM

1 stop15h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$575

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1 stop12h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$605

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1 stop15h 22mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/314:28 pmBOS - DSM

2 stops23h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$709

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1 stop13h 04mUnited Airlines

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$761

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Sun 1/45:20 amBOS - DSM

2 stops13h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$780

Fri 12/266:46 pmDSM - BOS

1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines

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1 stop16h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$816

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Sat 1/245:58 pmDSM - BOS

1 stop28h 21mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/315:27 pmBOS - DSM

1 stop30h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$273

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1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines

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2 stops8h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$291

Tue 2/1011:42 amDSM - BOS

1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines

Tue 2/1712:25 pmBOS - DSM

1 stop11h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$306

Tue 6/232:15 pmDSM - BGR

2 stops8h 13mDelta

Tue 6/304:55 pmBGR - DSM

1 stop4h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$335

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1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines

Wed 4/85:34 amBGR - DSM

1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$314

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1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/204:49 pmBOS - DSM

1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$317

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1 stop12h 45mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/267:00 amBOS - DSM

1 stop10h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$315

Sat 1/106:24 amDSM - BGR

2 stops8h 30mDelta

Wed 1/145:04 amBGR - DSM

2 stops12h 24mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$349

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1 stop11h 02mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/287:00 amBOS - DSM

1 stop10h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$315

Mon 1/266:24 amDSM - PWM

1 stop4h 39mDelta

Mon 2/212:10 pmPWM - DSM

1 stop5h 58mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$359

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1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/204:10 pmPWM - DSM

1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$361

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2 stops11h 18mDelta

Wed 4/812:28 pmBGR - DSM

1 stop7h 59mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$404

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2 stops9h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 3/266:00 amPWM - DSM

2 stops9h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$417

Tue 3/2410:28 amDSM - PWM

1 stop4h 38mDelta

Thu 3/264:48 pmPWM - DSM

1 stop4h 57mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$407

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1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines

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$439

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2 stops11h 12mUnited Airlines

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2 stops13h 20mUnited Airlines

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$464

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1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines

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1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$464

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2 stops21h 19mUnited Airlines

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2 stops8h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$524

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Sat 1/106:24 amDSM - BGR

2 stops8h 30mDelta

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2 stops12h 24mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$349

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Deal found 12/26

$369

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1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$298

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1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines

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2 stops9h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$406

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1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/204:49 pmBOS - DSM

1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$317

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1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines

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Deal found 12/26

$361

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1 stop11h 02mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/287:00 amBOS - DSM

1 stop10h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$315

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2 stops12h 02mUnited Airlines

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1 stop5h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$420

Thu 1/227:00 amDSM - BOS

1 stop12h 45mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/267:00 amBOS - DSM

1 stop10h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$295

Sat 1/245:58 pmDSM - BOS

1 stop28h 21mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/315:27 pmBOS - DSM

1 stop30h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$273

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2 stops9h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$347

Mon 1/266:24 amDSM - PWM

1 stop4h 39mDelta

Mon 2/212:10 pmPWM - DSM

1 stop5h 58mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$359

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Mon 1/58:00 amDSM - BOS

Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/27

$47

Mon 3/96:00 amDSM - BOS

1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$157

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1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$168

Fri 3/65:43 pmDSM - BOS

1 stop4h 43mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$204

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2 stops14h 20mFrontier

Deal found 12/26

$212

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1 stop9h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$213

Fri 1/28:00 amDSM - BOS

Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/26

$216

Mon 1/510:53 amDSM - BOS

2 stops46h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$217

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2 stops27h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$237

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

5:58 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop28h 21m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 1/31

5:27 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop30h 19m

$273

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

3:24 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 2/25

7:05 am-2:27 pm

2 stops8h 22m

$291

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

11:42 am-8:45 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 2/17

12:25 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop11h 01m

$306

Des MoinesBangor

DSM - BGR

DSMBGR

Des Moines

Fri 4/3

6:00 am-12:04 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Bangor

Wed 4/8

5:34 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 21m

$314

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Thu 1/22

7:00 am-8:45 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 1/26

7:00 am-4:24 pm

1 stop10h 24m

$315

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

11:42 am-11:44 pm

1 stop11h 02m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 1/28

7:00 am-4:24 pm

1 stop10h 24m

$315

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

11:30 am-5:24 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 1/20

4:49 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$317

Des MoinesBangor

DSM - BGR

DSMBGR

Des Moines

Tue 6/23

2:15 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops8h 13m

Bangor

Tue 6/30

4:55 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$335

Des MoinesBangor

DSM - BGR

DSMBGR

Des Moines

Sat 1/10

6:24 am-3:54 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Bangor

Wed 1/14

5:04 am-4:28 pm

2 stops12h 24m

$349

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Mon 1/26

6:24 am-12:03 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Portland

Mon 2/2

12:10 pm-5:08 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$359

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Maine (average of $154). Flying from Des Moines to Maine in January is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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, and American 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

8,019 reviews

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

8,019 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,113 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,072 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

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?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta can get you from Des Moines to Maine in just under 5h 24m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 06m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1161 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 - Bangor or Des Moines - Portland, 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?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Maine?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Maine (average of $154). Flying from Des Moines to Maine in January is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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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Delta	Cheapest$274	Average$469	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$321	Average$487	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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