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$174+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Portland, ME (DSM - PWM)

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PWM
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Portland

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Portland
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 March 10, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/93:26 pm
DSM
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PWM
1 stop4h 53m
United Airlines
Wed 5/136:00 am
PWM
-
DSM
1 stop5h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/44:40 pm
DSM
-
PWM
1 stop4h 30m
Southwest
Wed 6/107:30 am
PWM
-
DSM
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/8$360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Fri 5/12:16 pm
DSM
-
PWM
1 stop8h 11m
American Airlines
Wed 5/66:01 pm
PWM
-
DSM
1 stop6h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$372
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Mon 4/205:01 pm
DSM
-
PWM
1 stop5h 26m
American Airlines
Mon 4/273:39 pm
PWM
-
DSM
1 stop5h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/296:00 am
DSM
-
PWM
1 stop7h 26m
United Airlines
Mon 6/16:00 am
PWM
-
DSM
1 stop5h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$396
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/301:41 pm
DSM
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PWM
1 stop7h 59m
American Airlines
Tue 8/42:39 pm
PWM
-
DSM
1 stop6h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$407
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/151:05 pm
DSM
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PWM
2 stops9h 46m
United Airlines
Tue 7/214:51 pm
PWM
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DSM
1 stop7h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$412

Find 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 10, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$357
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$174
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$361
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($134 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Portland that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

3:26 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Portland

Wed 5/13

6:00 am-10:37 am

1 stop5h 37m

$357
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Thu 6/4

4:40 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Portland

Wed 6/10

7:30 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 00m

$360

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Wed 8/12

3:24 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Portland

Thu 8/20

5:15 am-2:05 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$432

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

5:25 am-2:10 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Portland

Mon 4/27

2:50 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$453

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Fri 5/1

11:40 am-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 19m

Portland

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-4:15 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$462

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

6:20 am-2:20 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Portland

Sat 5/2

11:34 am-6:05 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$462

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Fri 3/27

11:26 am-10:18 pm

2 stops9h 52m

Portland

Mon 3/30

4:23 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$521

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

6:10 am-4:45 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Portland

Mon 4/27

5:21 am-11:05 am

1 stop6h 44m

$544
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Thu 4/2

1:52 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$174

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Thu 4/2

5:35 am-4:45 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$179

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Portland

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Portland in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Portland, Maine flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Portland, Maine flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Portland, Maine flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Portland, Maine flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Portland, Maine flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Portland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Portland from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Portland

How far ahead should I 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 March 6, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Portland, Maine, you should look to book at least 43 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Portland, Maine (average of $95). Flying from Des Moines to Portland, Maine in February is currently the most expensive (average of $336). 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 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 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Des Moines to Portland by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
8,276 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
9,409 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
11,413 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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 Portland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For as low as $360, United Airlines can have you in Portland, Maine from Des Moines in 4h 30m. Des Moines and Portland, Maine are separated by a distance of 1192 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($210), American Airlines ($271), and United Airlines ($321) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Portland, Maine. These flights start at 56% 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?

    $142 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $151 and $191, 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Portland, Maine (average of $95). Flying from Des Moines to Portland, Maine in February is currently the most expensive (average of $336). 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Portland. 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$210Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$271Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$321Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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