$178+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Portland (DSM - PDX)
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 12/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PDX
Oct 28 — Nov 41
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to PortlandExplore 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 September 28, 2026.
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 September 28, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/174:01 pm -
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Sat 10/246:00 am -
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Deal found 9/27![Delta logo]()
$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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.
Tue 10/271:27 pm -
2 stops11h 19m
Mon 11/24:25 pm -
1 stop5h 17m
Deal found 9/26![United Airlines logo]()
$360
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Mon 10/262:00 pm -
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1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 9/27![Southwest logo]()
$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Sat 11/211:58 pm -
1 stop10h 12m
Fri 11/275:15 am -
1 stop6h 24m
Deal found 9/27![American Airlines logo]()
$372
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Mon 10/128:25 pm -
1 stop16h 29m
Thu 10/1512:11 pm -
1 stop20h 46m
Deal found 9/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$381
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/237:51 pm -
1 stop5h 53m
Fri 10/3011:51 am -
1 stop7h 09m
Deal found 9/23![Delta logo]()
$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/235:22 pm -
2 stops9h 12m
Fri 10/301:15 pm -
1 stop5h 21m
Deal found 9/23![United Airlines logo]()
$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/262:48 pm -
1 stop7h 11m
Tue 12/16:00 am -
1 stop8h 11m
Deal found 9/24![Delta logo]()
$397
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Wed 10/287:05 am -
2 stops9h 50m
Wed 11/117:30 am -
2 stops11h 20m
Deal found 9/23![Southwest logo]()
$405
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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 11/93:31 pm -
1 stop10h 12m
Sun 11/1511:09 pm -
1 stop7h 37m
Deal found 9/25![American Airlines logo]()
$406
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
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2 stops8h 05m
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1 stop9h 55m
Deal found 9/23![Southwest logo]()
$408
Best flights from Des Moines to PortlandDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Portland that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 28, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Portland that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 28, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/127:55 pm -
1 stop5h 51m
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1 stop6h 08m
Deal found 9/22![Delta logo]()
$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/2811:23 am -
1 stop9h 49m
Wed 11/114:25 pm -
1 stop5h 17m
Deal found 9/23![United Airlines logo]()
$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Wed 11/255:40 pm -
2 stops9h 35m
Wed 12/210:10 am -
2 stops9h 55m
Deal found 9/23![Southwest logo]()
$437
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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 12/255:12 pm -
1 stop6h 04m
Mon 12/2811:59 pm -
1 stop8h 47m
Deal found 9/25![United Airlines logo]()
$465
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Tue 10/137:05 am -
2 stops9h 50m
Thu 10/225:10 am -
1 stop8h 40m
Deal found 9/23![Southwest logo]()
$475
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/35:15 pm -
1 stop6h 00m
Mon 12/77:25 pm -
2 stops13h 12m
Deal found 9/24![United Airlines logo]()
$470
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
Fri 12/257:00 am -
1 stop5h 40m
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2 stops8h 40m
Deal found 9/25![Southwest logo]()
$492
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/128:00 am -
2 stops15h 13m
Mon 11/164:25 pm -
1 stop5h 17m
Deal found 9/22![United Airlines logo]()
$470
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Fri 10/232:00 pm -
2 stops9h 15m
Fri 10/305:10 am -
2 stops11h 20m
Deal found 9/23![Southwest logo]()
$496
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Mon 11/2312:10 pm -
2 stops13h 20m
Fri 11/276:10 am -
2 stops7h 40m
Deal found 9/27![Southwest logo]()
$514
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to PortlandDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Portland. Data last updated September 28, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Portland. Data last updated September 28, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Mon 10/128:25 pm -
1 stop16h 29m
Thu 10/1512:11 pm -
1 stop20h 46m
Deal found 9/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$381
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/162:01 pm -
1 stop7h 40m
Mon 10/1910:55 pm -
1 stop8h 01m
Deal found 9/24![American Airlines logo]()
$372
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/174:01 pm -
1 stop6h 01m
Sat 10/246:00 am -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 9/27![Delta logo]()
$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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.
Mon 10/197:10 pm -
1 stop5h 35m
Thu 10/225:50 am -
2 stops8h 00m
Deal found 9/26![Southwest logo]()
$411
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Mon 10/196:25 am -
2 stops30h 29m
Thu 10/2212:11 pm -
1 stop8h 39m
Deal found 9/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$417
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/192:00 pm -
2 stops9h 15m
Mon 10/2611:35 pm -
1 stop9h 55m
Deal found 9/22![Southwest logo]()
$428
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/237:51 pm -
1 stop5h 53m
Fri 10/3011:51 am -
1 stop7h 09m
Deal found 9/23![Delta logo]()
$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/235:22 pm -
2 stops9h 12m
Fri 10/301:15 pm -
1 stop5h 21m
Deal found 9/23![United Airlines logo]()
$394
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Mon 10/262:00 pm -
1 stop13h 25m
Tue 11/36:55 am -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 9/27![Southwest logo]()
$361
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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.
Tue 10/271:27 pm -
2 stops11h 19m
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1 stop5h 17m
Deal found 9/26![United Airlines logo]()
$360
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Wed 10/287:05 am -
2 stops9h 50m
Wed 11/117:30 am -
2 stops11h 20m
Deal found 9/23![Southwest logo]()
$405
One-way flights from Des Moines to PortlandSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Portland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 28, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Portland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 28, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Sat 12/123:31 pm -
1 stop8h 27m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/23![American Airlines logo]()
$178
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 12/121:15 pm -
2 stops10h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/23![United Airlines logo]()
$183
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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 12/319:49 am -
1 stop10h 19m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/26![American Airlines logo]()
$187
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
Tue 11/245:30 am -
1 stop6h 06m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/25![United Airlines logo]()
$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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 11/275:23 am -
1 stop7h 44m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/25![American Airlines logo]()
$234
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 10/288:00 am -
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/27![United Airlines logo]()
$243
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Sat 11/215:55 pm -
2 stops9h 05m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/27![Southwest logo]()
$245
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
Tue 11/245:40 pm -
2 stops9h 35m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/25![Southwest logo]()
$254
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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 12/316:00 am -
2 stops9h 10m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/26![Southwest logo]()
$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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 10/126:29 pm -
1 stop7h 26m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/25![American Airlines logo]()
$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
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2 stops10h 00m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/25![Southwest logo]()
$304
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 September 28, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $355 (Delta) |
One-way from | $178 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | July |
Average price | $446 |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 28, 2026.
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DSM Des Moines - PDX Portland
DSMPDX
Des Moines
Sat 12/12
3:31 pm-9:58 pm
1 stop8h 27m
Portland
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$178
Des MoinesPortland
DSM Des Moines - PDX Portland
DSMPDX
Des Moines
Wed 10/28
1:27 pm-6:09 pm
1 stop6h 42m
Portland
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$178
Des MoinesPortland
DSM Des Moines - PDX Portland
DSMPDX
Des Moines
Sat 12/12
1:15 pm-9:15 pm
2 stops10h 00m
Portland
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$183
Des MoinesPortland
DSM Des Moines - PDX Portland
DSMPDX
Des Moines
Thu 12/31
9:49 am-6:08 pm
1 stop10h 19m
Portland
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$187
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesPortland
DSM Des Moines - PDX Portland
DSMPDX
Des Moines
Tue 11/24
5:30 am-9:36 am
1 stop6h 06m
Portland
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$229
Des MoinesPortland
DSM Des Moines - PDX Portland
DSMPDX
Des Moines
Fri 11/27
5:23 am-11:07 am
1 stop7h 44m
Portland
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$234
Des MoinesPortland
DSM Des Moines - PDX Portland
DSMPDX
Des Moines
Sat 11/21
5:55 pm-1:00 am
2 stops9h 05m
Portland
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$245
Des MoinesPortland
DSM Des Moines - PDX Portland
DSMPDX
Des Moines
Tue 11/24
5:40 pm-1:15 am
2 stops9h 35m
Portland
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$254
Des MoinesPortland
DSM Des Moines - PDX Portland
DSMPDX
Des Moines
Thu 12/31
6:00 am-1:10 pm
2 stops9h 10m
Portland
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$274
Des MoinesPortland
DSM Des Moines - PDX Portland
DSMPDX
Des Moines
Thu 11/12
7:55 pm-11:46 pm
1 stop5h 51m
Portland
Mon 11/16
6:00 am-2:08 pm
1 stop6h 08m
$355
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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 September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- 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.
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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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Portland?
The best time to book flights from Des Moines to Portland is 4 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Portland (average of $312). Flying from Des Moines to Portland in March is currently the most expensive (average of $649). 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.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Portland?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Des Moines to Portland flights typically cost between $383 and $476 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $355 on Delta (Oct 17-Oct 24).
How often are flights from Des Moines to Portland delayed?
About 23% of weekly flights between Des Moines and Portland have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 140 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Des Moines to Portland flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Des Moines to Portland flights?
Over the last year, Allegiant Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.
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 September 28, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Portland, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentEdward,Sep 2026
MCO - BWI
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentEdward,Sep 2026
MCO - BWI
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentEdward,Sep 2026
MCO - BWI
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentEdward,Sep 2026
MCO - BWI
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentEdward,Sep 2026
MCO - BWI
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentEdward,Sep 2026
MCO - BWI
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$118 | Average$297 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
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| Cheapest$260 | Average$484 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$346 | Average$462 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$396 | Average$482 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |