Cheap flights from Des Moines to Portland (DSM - PDX) from $56

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/19. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
DSM — PDX
Sep 26 — Oct 31

The best prices from Des Moines to Portland are usually found in October or May, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Saturday

How to find the cheapest flight from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland (PDX)

All the information you need to plan the best DSM to PDX flight in 2023: compare Des Moines to Portland flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Portland.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Round-trip from

$278

One-way from

$94
High demand for flights, 32% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 46% potential price drop
From Des Moines to Portland
One-way flight from Des Moines to Portland

DSM - PDX

Price

$278 - $500

PDX

Temperature

41 - 69.8 °F

PDX

Rainfall

0.7 - 5.6 inches

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

Sunday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Des Moines to Portland. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Portland.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 40% by booking at least 47 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Des Moines to Portland within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $443.

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

October can be a great time to fly to Portland from Des Moines with a flight ticket averaging about $402. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of October for as cheap as $147. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Portland (DSM - PDX)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Portland in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 61% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Portland

Take a look at some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights heading from Des Moines to Portland. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.

Cheap Allegiant Air flights from Des Moines to Portland

Browse through some of the cheapest Allegiant Air flights traveling from Des Moines to Portland. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.

Cheap Des Moines to Portland flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for DSM to PDX flights for September, October
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Des Moines to Portland 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Portland from Des Moines found for this year
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Non-stop flights to Portland from Des Moines

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Late deals on return flights to Portland from Des Moines, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Portland from Des Moines

The cheapest one-way flights from Des Moines to Portland
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Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Thu 10/12

Nonstop3h 39m

Portland

Thu 10/19

Nonstop3h 25m

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Thu 10/12

Nonstop3h 39m

Portland

Sun 10/15

Nonstop3h 25m

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Thu 10/19

Nonstop3h 39m

Portland

Thu 10/26

Nonstop3h 25m

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Thu 10/12

1 stop13h 41m

Portland

Thu 10/19

Nonstop3h 25m

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Thu 10/26

Nonstop3h 39m

Portland

Sun 11/5

2 stops37h 59m

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Tue 10/24

1 stop8h 53m

Portland

Thu 10/26

1 stop6h 51m

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Thu 12/21

1 stop6h 05m

Portland

Thu 12/28

1 stop12h 00m

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Sat 12/16

1 stop8h 02m

Portland

Thu 1/4

1 stop7h 42m

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Tue 12/19

1 stop6h 05m

Portland

Wed 1/3

1 stop5h 35m

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Deals found on 9/20

Reviews of airlines servicing Portland

To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to Portland, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Allegiant Air and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight departed on time and landed a little early. Friendly staff, and they did two passes with drinks and complimentary snacks.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight departed on time and landed a little early. Friendly staff, and they did two passes with drinks and complimentary snacks.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight departed on time and landed a little early. Friendly staff, and they did two passes with drinks and complimentary snacks.

Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
103 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight departed on time and landed a little early. Friendly staff, and they did two passes with drinks and complimentary snacks.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight departed on time and landed a little early. Friendly staff, and they did two passes with drinks and complimentary snacks.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight departed on time and landed a little early. Friendly staff, and they did two passes with drinks and complimentary snacks.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Des Moines to Portland flights.

Can I find flights from Des Moines to Portland for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Portland for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Allegiant Air for just $178, but on average you can expect to pay $269.

Are there nonstop flights from Des Moines to Portland for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 6 direct flights from Des Moines to Portland under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Portland is less than $201.

Are there last-minute flights available from Des Moines to Portland for under $200?

There are currently 7+ open flights from Des Moines to Portland within the next 7 days for less than $200.

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 $178. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Frontier, with the lowest prices starting at $353 and $361, respectively. Allegiant Air is currently priced 55% 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 Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $56. However, be on the lookout for offers from Allegiant Air and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Portland for a low price.

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

What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Portland?

While on average a flight from Des Moines to Portland is generally $223, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $68. When looking at the most popular route, (Des Moines - Portland), you can expect to pay $178 for that flight.

What does DSM to PDX mean?

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

Top 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Portland

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Des Moines to Portland choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$129Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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FrontierCheapest$160Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest$223Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$334Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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