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

For as low as $394, United Airlines can have you in Portland, Maine from Des Moines in 5h 27m. Des Moines and Portland, Maine are separated by a distance of 1192 mi.

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

According to our current data, Delta ($326), United Airlines ($356), and American Airlines ($360) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Portland, Maine. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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.

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).

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, United Airlines or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

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 decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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Fri 12/42:58 pm -

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FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Portland, Maine (average of $424). Flying from Des Moines to Portland, Maine in December is currently the most expensive (average of $658). 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

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Delta

7.8

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8,692 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

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Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Delta

7.8

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8,692 reviews

Delta

7.8

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8,692 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

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Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,451 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,692 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,210 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,692 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

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How long is the flight from Des Moines to Portland, Maine?
For as low as $394, United Airlines can have you in Portland, Maine from Des Moines in 5h 27m. Des Moines and Portland, Maine are separated by a distance of 1192 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Portland, Maine round-trip?
According to our current data, Delta ($326), United Airlines ($356), and American Airlines ($360) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Portland, Maine. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Portland, Maine (average of $424). Flying from Des Moines to Portland, Maine in December is currently the most expensive (average of $658). 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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