Cheap flights from Des Moines to Portland (DSM - PWM) from $402

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DSM — PWM
Apr 3 — Apr 101

The best prices from Des Moines to Portland are usually found in January or April, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Portland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland (PWM). 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 March 29, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$458

Round-trip from

$293
High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 13% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From Des Moines to Portland

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 41% 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 39 days in advance to save up to 71% 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 39 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 $648, or $698 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Portland, Maine from Des Moines. Users have commonly found prices around $489 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $411. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Portland, Maine (DSM - 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 11% versus a flight in the morning.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Portland

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Portland. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
Consider these cheap United Airlines flights we've found departing from Des Moines to Portland. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Mon 7/13:25 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/46:05 amPWM - DSM
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$510
Mon 7/13:25 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/95:30 amPWM - DSM
2 stops17h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$620
Sun 5/268:00 amDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/295:30 amPWM - DSM
2 stops17h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$624
Mon 7/13:25 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/84:50 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop18h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$655
Mon 7/13:25 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/97:22 pmPWM - DSM
3 stops20h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$673
Sun 5/265:14 pmDSM - PWM
2 stops14h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/295:30 amPWM - DSM
2 stops17h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$704
Mon 7/153:25 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/206:05 amPWM - DSM
2 stops18h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$750

Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Portland

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Portland. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've found from Des Moines to Portland. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Sun 5/266:02 amDSM - PWM
1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/295:30 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$432
Mon 7/154:02 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/205:13 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$459
Tue 7/234:02 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/275:13 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$483
Sun 7/144:02 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/205:13 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$523
Mon 6/244:04 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/277:42 amPWM - DSM
1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/29$528
Tue 6/254:04 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/284:00 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/29$558
Thu 6/134:04 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/174:00 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$573
Tue 7/237:00 amDSM - PWM
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/286:01 amPWM - DSM
1 stop16h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$632
Sun 6/234:04 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/284:00 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/29$734

Cheap Des Moines to Portland flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Portland specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Prices were last updated on March 29, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Portland in 2024 at this time. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sat 3/303:21 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/23:10 pmPWM - DSM
2 stops22h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$842
Sat 3/302:15 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/27:36 amPWM - DSM
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$895
Sat 3/303:21 pmDSM - PWM
2 stops31h 06mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/23:10 pmPWM - DSM
2 stops22h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$896

Des Moines to Portland 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Portland in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Portland in 2024 at this time. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 5/85:09 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 35mDelta
Wed 5/155:00 amPWM - DSM
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Deal found 3/28$402
Wed 5/81:50 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Wed 5/155:00 amPWM - DSM
2 stops7h 18mDelta
Deal found 3/29$407
Sun 5/266:02 amDSM - PWM
1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/295:30 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$432
Wed 5/85:09 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 35mDelta
Wed 5/155:00 amPWM - DSM
2 stops7h 18mDelta
Deal found 3/28$435
Wed 5/812:04 pmDSM - PWM
2 stops9h 46mDelta
Wed 5/155:00 amPWM - DSM
2 stops7h 18mDelta
Deal found 3/29$440
Mon 7/154:02 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/205:13 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$459
Thu 10/34:20 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/76:14 amPWM - DSM
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$460
Fri 6/215:20 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 04mDelta
Wed 6/265:37 amPWM - DSM
1 stop4h 52mDelta
Deal found 3/28$462
Fri 6/215:20 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 04mDelta
Wed 6/265:37 amPWM - DSM
2 stops6h 36mDelta
Deal found 3/28$467

Find flights from Des Moines to Portland within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Portland 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 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.

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Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Wed 5/8

1 stop5h 35m

Portland

Wed 5/15

1 stop5h 32m

$402

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Wed 5/8

1 stop8h 00m

Portland

Wed 5/15

2 stops7h 18m

$407

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Sun 5/26

1 stop4h 46m

Portland

Wed 5/29

1 stop5h 30m

$432

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Wed 5/8

1 stop5h 35m

Portland

Wed 5/15

2 stops7h 18m

$435

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Wed 5/8

2 stops9h 46m

Portland

Wed 5/15

2 stops7h 18m

$440

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Mon 7/15

1 stop7h 48m

Portland

Sat 7/20

1 stop6h 44m

$459

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Fri 6/21

1 stop5h 04m

Portland

Wed 6/26

1 stop4h 52m

$462

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Tue 7/23

1 stop7h 48m

Portland

Sat 7/27

1 stop6h 44m

$483

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Mon 7/1

1 stop5h 13m

Portland

Thu 7/4

1 stop5h 19m

$510

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 3/28

When is the best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Portland, Maine?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Portland. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Portland, Maine, you should look to book at least 38 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Portland, Maine?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Portland. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Portland, Maine flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Portland by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Portland by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Portland is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $448. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Portland, Maine (average of $293). Flying from Des Moines to Portland, Maine in April is currently the most expensive (average of $485). 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.

January

$293

February

$332

March

$416

April

$485

May

$405

June

$405

July

$445

August

$359

September

$343

October

$321

November

$333

December

$336

Temperature and rainfall in Portland by month

Plan your trip to Portland by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

PWM

Temperature

23 - 68 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Portland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Portland. 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 Portland. Reviews last updated March 29, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta from Des Moines to Portland to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

7.4
Good
11,470 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

7.3
Good
15,181 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Portland, Maine for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Portland, Maine for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $402, but on average you can expect to pay $490.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($402), American Airlines ($432), and United Airlines ($510) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Portland, Maine. These flights start at 17% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

  • What does DSM to PWM mean?

    This is defined as Des Moines Airport (DSM) and Portland Airport (PWM). Codes like Portland Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

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    The amount of baggage you can bring depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Many airlines do offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

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    The Des Moines to Portland, Maine flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 3/29.

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