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

According to our current data, Delta ($301), American Airlines ($317), and United Airlines ($462) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Portland, Maine. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

$159 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $215 and $255, respectively.

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

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

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

When booking a flight from Des Moines to Portland, Maine, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 58% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 51 days in advance to save up to 174% 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 51 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 Des Moines to Portland, Maine 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $398, or $876 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Portland, Maine from Des Moines. Users have commonly found prices around $445 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $361. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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

When flying from Des Moines to Portland, Maine, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight in the morning.

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

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

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

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

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One-way from	$159 (American Airlines)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$487

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Portland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 13, 2025.

Sat 7/55:40 amDSM - PWM

1 stop5h 25mDelta

Sat 7/126:00 amPWM - DSM

1 stop6h 10mDelta

Deal found 5/12

$301

Wed 8/277:57 amDSM - PWM

1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines

Wed 9/31:16 pmPWM - DSM

1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/13

$317

Tue 5/273:38 pmDSM - PWM

1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/316:00 amPWM - DSM

1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$462

Fri 6/202:45 pmDSM - PWM

2 stops20h 12mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/276:05 pmPWM - DSM

2 stops24h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$548

Tue 5/135:40 amDSM - PWM

2 stops8h 40mSouthwest

Tue 5/2012:30 pmPWM - DSM

2 stops10h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 5/12

$621

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Sat 7/55:40 amDSM - PWM

1 stop5h 25mDelta

Sat 7/126:00 amPWM - DSM

1 stop6h 10mDelta

Deal found 5/12

$301

Wed 8/277:57 amDSM - PWM

1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines

Wed 9/31:16 pmPWM - DSM

1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/13

$317

Tue 5/273:38 pmDSM - PWM

1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/316:00 amPWM - DSM

1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$462

Fri 6/202:45 pmDSM - PWM

2 stops20h 12mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/276:05 pmPWM - DSM

2 stops24h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$548

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Tue 5/135:40 amDSM - PWM

2 stops8h 40mSouthwest

Tue 5/2012:30 pmPWM - DSM

2 stops10h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 5/12

$621

Tue 5/273:38 pmDSM - PWM

1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/316:00 amPWM - DSM

1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$462

Tue 6/1011:24 amDSM - PWM

2 stops11h 06mDelta

Mon 6/231:59 pmPWM - DSM

1 stop6h 18mDelta

Deal found 5/13

$417

Fri 6/202:45 pmDSM - PWM

2 stops20h 12mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/276:05 pmPWM - DSM

2 stops24h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$548

Thu 6/2612:59 pmDSM - PWM

1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines

Thu 7/36:01 pmPWM - DSM

1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$337

One-way flights from Des Moines to Portland
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Sat 5/242:01 pmDSM - PWM

1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$159

Sat 5/2412:00 pmDSM - PWM

2 stops10h 59mDelta

Deal found 5/11

$215

Thu 6/58:00 amDSM - PWM

2 stops10h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$255

Thu 6/58:30 amDSM - PWM

3 stops32h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$403

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DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Sat 7/5

5:40 am-12:05 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Portland

Sat 7/12

6:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop6h 10m

$301

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Wed 8/27

7:57 am-2:35 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Portland

Wed 9/3

1:16 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$317

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Tue 5/27

3:38 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Portland

Sat 5/31

6:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop5h 27m

$462

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Fri 6/20

2:45 pm-11:57 am

2 stops20h 12m

Portland

Fri 6/27

6:05 pm-5:16 pm

2 stops24h 11m

$548

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Sat 5/24

2:01 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$159

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Sat 5/24

12:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 59m

$215

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Thu 6/5

8:00 am-7:17 pm

2 stops10h 17m

$255

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Thu 6/5

8:30 am-5:36 pm

3 stops32h 06m

$403

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*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.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Portland, Maine, you should look to book at least 50 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Portland, Maine (average of $296). Flying from Des Moines to Portland, Maine in July is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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.

Rainfall in Portland by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Portland, 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 Portland, Maine when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Portland by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Portland, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Portland

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,949 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,949 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,949 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,724 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,949 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,949 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Portland, Maine round-trip?
According to our current data, Delta ($301), American Airlines ($317), and United Airlines ($462) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Portland, Maine. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Portland, Maine one-way?
$159 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $215 and $255, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Portland that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Portland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Portland?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Portland.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Portland?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Portland 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 Portland, Maine?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Portland, Maine (average of $296). Flying from Des Moines to Portland, Maine in July is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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 Portland

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$286	Average$456	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$296	Average$517	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$305	Average$448	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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

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