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$109+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Portland (DSM - PDX)

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PDX
Apr 24 — May 11
Fri 4/24
Fri 5/1
1 adult, Economy
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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 25, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/202:04 pm
DSM
-
PDX
1 stop23h 48m
Frontier
Sun 4/2611:15 am
PDX
-
DSM
1 stop23h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$206
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/239:00 am
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 43m
Allegiant Air
Thu 7/25:35 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 21m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/21$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/219:00 am
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 39m
Allegiant Air
Thu 7/305:35 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 21m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/21$236
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/99:00 am
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 43m
Allegiant Air
Tue 6/1611:33 am
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/21$239
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/202:16 pm
DSM
-
PDX
1 stop28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/245:40 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/289:00 am
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 39m
Allegiant Air
Tue 8/411:29 am
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 21m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/22$241
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/213:06 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/245:40 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 18m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/20$248
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/113:08 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 43m
Allegiant Air
Thu 6/185:41 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/24$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/219:00 am
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 39m
Allegiant Air
Tue 7/2811:29 am
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 21m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/21$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/49:00 am
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 39m
Allegiant Air
Thu 8/135:42 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 21m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/20$257
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/243:06 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 44m
Allegiant Air
Thu 5/285:40 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 18m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/24$260

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 (PDX). 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 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$206
(Frontier)

One-way from

$109
(Vakatrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$524

Good round-trip deal

$206 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2026.
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 - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Wed 5/27

9:41 am-7:23 pm

2 stops11h 42m

Portland

Wed 6/3

7:15 am-11:57 pm

2 stops14h 42m

$387

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Wed 6/10

3:45 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Portland

Wed 6/17

8:45 am-9:40 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$398

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

3:15 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Portland

Wed 5/13

1:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$402
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Wed 6/3

5:17 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Portland

Fri 6/5

2:12 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$437

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Wed 7/29

5:17 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Portland

Sat 8/1

11:40 pm-10:22 am

1 stop8h 42m

$447

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Thu 4/16

5:17 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Portland

Sat 4/18

8:40 am-9:32 pm

2 stops10h 52m

$447

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Fri 9/4

5:40 am-12:50 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Portland

Wed 9/9

8:00 am-9:00 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$462

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Wed 5/20

3:15 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Portland

Sun 5/24

12:00 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$465

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Wed 7/15

5:52 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Portland

Sat 7/18

12:35 am-10:13 am

1 stop7h 38m

$487
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Wed 8/5

2:16 pm-4:57 pm

1 stop28h 41m

$167

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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
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Portland flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Portland 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 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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Cheapflights Insights

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?

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 13, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Des Moines to Portland is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Portland (average of $118). Flying from Des Moines to Portland in February is currently the most expensive (average of $370). 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 25, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Portland, such as Southwest,United Airlines, andAllegiant Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,477 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
710 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,493 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,017 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 popular is this Des Moines to Portland flight route?

    The Des Moines to Portland flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Departing from Des Moines to Portland will take you 7h 36m. The distance between Des Moines and Portland is about 1466 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Allegiant Air is currently your cheapest option to Portland, with prices starting at $128. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Frontier, with the lowest prices starting at $152 and $187, respectively. Allegiant Air is currently priced 66% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Allegiant Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $71. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Portland for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Portland?

    While on average a flight from Des Moines to Portland is generally $262, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $143. When looking at the most popular route, (Des Moines - Portland), you can expect to pay $261 for that flight.

  • 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?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Portland (average of $118). Flying from Des Moines to Portland in February is currently the most expensive (average of $370). 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 6 airlines flying from Des Moines to Portland

Discover the top 6 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 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$128Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$152Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$187Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$300Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$336Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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