$176+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Portland (DSM - PDX)
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DSM — PDX
Mar 19 — Mar 261
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 February 17, 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 February 17, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 4/410:04 am
DSM
- PDX
1 stop16h 11m
American Airlines
Sat 4/116:22 am
PDX
- DSM
1 stop11h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/15![American Airlines logo]()
$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Thu 3/57:27 pm
DSM
- PDX
1 stop17h 42m
Frontier
Thu 3/1212:04 pm
PDX
- DSM
1 stop29h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 2/13![Frontier logo]()
$236
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Fri 4/172:20 pm
DSM
- PDX
1 stop23h 22m
Frontier
Sun 4/1911:48 am
PDX
- DSM
1 stop23h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 2/16![Frontier logo]()
$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Thu 3/57:27 pm
DSM
- PDX
1 stop17h 42m
Frontier
Fri 3/1312:04 pm
PDX
- DSM
1 stop29h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15![Frontier logo]()
$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 6/309:00 am
DSM
- PDX
Nonstop3h 43m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/55:35 pm
PDX
- DSM
Nonstop3h 21m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/13![Allegiant Air logo]()
$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 7/79:00 am
DSM
- PDX
Nonstop3h 39m
Allegiant Air
Thu 7/165:35 pm
PDX
- DSM
Nonstop3h 21m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/13![Allegiant Air logo]()
$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 7/79:00 am
DSM
- PDX
Nonstop3h 39m
Allegiant Air
Tue 7/1411:29 am
PDX
- DSM
Nonstop3h 21m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/15![Allegiant Air logo]()
$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Fri 4/242:20 pm
DSM
- PDX
1 stop23h 22m
Frontier
Sun 4/2611:48 am
PDX
- DSM
1 stop23h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15![Frontier logo]()
$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 6/309:00 am
DSM
- PDX
Nonstop3h 43m
Allegiant Air
Tue 7/711:29 am
PDX
- DSM
Nonstop3h 21m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/13![Allegiant Air logo]()
$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Thu 7/93:06 pm
DSM
- PDX
Nonstop3h 39m
Allegiant Air
Tue 7/1411:29 am
PDX
- DSM
Nonstop3h 21m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/13![Allegiant Air logo]()
$271
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 February 17, 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 February 17, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 4/41:37 pm
DSM
- PDX
1 stop12h 38m
American Airlines
Sat 4/116:22 am
PDX
- DSM
1 stop11h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/15![American Airlines logo]()
$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Thu 3/57:27 pm
DSM
- PDX
1 stop17h 42m
Frontier
Thu 3/1212:04 pm
PDX
- DSM
1 stop29h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 2/16![Frontier logo]()
$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Tue 3/314:25 pm
DSM
- PDX
1 stop6h 00m
Delta
Tue 4/711:15 pm
PDX
- DSM
1 stop8h 31m
Delta
Deal found 2/14![Delta logo]()
$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 4/13:40 pm
DSM
- PDX
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Tue 4/711:55 pm
PDX
- DSM
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 2/14![Southwest logo]()
$362
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 4/25:17 pm
DSM
- PDX
1 stop7h 37m
United Airlines
Tue 4/74:15 pm
PDX
- DSM
1 stop5h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/14![United Airlines logo]()
$364
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Fri 3/68:21 pm
DSM
- PDX
2 stops40h 31m
Frontier
Thu 3/1212:04 pm
PDX
- DSM
1 stop29h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15![Frontier logo]()
$300
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 4/1111:09 am
DSM
- PDX
1 stop13h 48m
American Airlines
Mon 4/136:22 am
PDX
- DSM
1 stop15h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/14![American Airlines logo]()
$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Tue 4/710:51 am
DSM
- PDX
1 stop8h 48m
Delta
Tue 4/1411:15 pm
PDX
- DSM
1 stop8h 39m
Delta
Deal found 2/14![Delta logo]()
$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 5/125:30 am
DSM
- PDX
1 stop6h 08m
United Airlines
Mon 5/1811:55 pm
PDX
- DSM
1 stop7h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/13![United Airlines logo]()
$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Wed 4/84:25 pm
DSM
- PDX
1 stop6h 00m
Delta
Mon 4/1312:30 am
PDX
- DSM
1 stop7h 46m
Delta
Deal found 2/14![Delta logo]()
$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Wed 4/84:25 pm
DSM
- PDX
1 stop6h 00m
Delta
Wed 4/812:30 am
PDX
- DSM
1 stop7h 39m
Delta
Deal found 2/14![Delta logo]()
$367
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to PortlandDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Portland. Data last updated February 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Portland. Data last updated February 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Sun 3/17:27 pm
DSM
- PDX
2 stops27h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/56:56 pm
PDX
- DSM
1 stop25h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$390
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Thu 3/57:27 pm
DSM
- PDX
1 stop17h 42m
Frontier
Thu 3/1212:04 pm
PDX
- DSM
1 stop29h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 2/13![Frontier logo]()
$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Thu 3/57:27 pm
DSM
- PDX
1 stop17h 42m
Frontier
Fri 3/1312:04 pm
PDX
- DSM
1 stop29h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15![Frontier logo]()
$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Fri 3/68:21 pm
DSM
- PDX
2 stops40h 31m
Frontier
Thu 3/1212:04 pm
PDX
- DSM
1 stop29h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15![Frontier logo]()
$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Fri 3/68:21 pm
DSM
- PDX
2 stops40h 31m
Frontier
Sun 3/1512:04 pm
PDX
- DSM
1 stop29h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 2/13![Frontier logo]()
$315
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Tue 3/314:25 pm
DSM
- PDX
1 stop6h 00m
Delta
Tue 4/711:15 pm
PDX
- DSM
1 stop8h 31m
Delta
Deal found 2/14![Delta logo]()
$357
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 February 17, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Portland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 17, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Tue 4/74:25 pm
DSM
- PDX
1 stop6h 00m
Delta
Deal found 2/13![Delta logo]()
$176
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 4/85:30 am
DSM
- PDX
2 stops8h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/13![United Airlines logo]()
$181
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Sun 5/178:40 pm
DSM
- PDX
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/15![Southwest logo]()
$214
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 4/75:30 am
DSM
- PDX
2 stops8h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/13![United Airlines logo]()
$221
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 4/95:30 am
DSM
- PDX
1 stop6h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/13![United Airlines logo]()
$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Sun 5/1711:00 am
DSM
- PDX
2 stops26h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 4/910:28 am
DSM
- PDX
2 stops12h 31m
Delta
Deal found 2/13![Delta logo]()
$328
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Thu 4/911:00 am
DSM
- PDX
3 stops26h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$504
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 2/205:05 am
DSM
- PDX
1 stop8h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/16![American Airlines logo]()
$519
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2010:04 am
DSM
- PDX
2 stops15h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/16![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$524
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 February 17, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $199 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $176 (Delta) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $422 |
Good round-trip deal | $296 or less |
Good one-way deal | $157 or less |
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Portland that are best for you.
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Des MoinesPortland
DSM - PDX
DSMPDX
Des Moines
Sat 4/4
1:37 pm-12:15 am
1 stop12h 38m
Portland
Sat 4/11
6:22 am-7:33 pm
1 stop11h 11m
$199
Des MoinesPortland
DSM - PDX
DSMPDX
Des Moines
Thu 3/5
7:27 pm-11:09 am
1 stop17h 42m
Portland
Thu 3/12
12:04 pm-7:16 pm
1 stop29h 12m
$285
Des MoinesPortland
DSM - PDX
DSMPDX
Des Moines
Fri 3/6
8:21 pm-10:52 am
2 stops40h 31m
Portland
Thu 3/12
12:04 pm-7:16 pm
1 stop29h 12m
$300
Des MoinesPortland
DSM - PDX
DSMPDX
Des Moines
Sat 4/11
11:09 am-10:57 pm
1 stop13h 48m
Portland
Mon 4/13
6:22 am-11:49 pm
1 stop15h 27m
$349
Des MoinesPortland
DSM - PDX
DSMPDX
Des Moines
Tue 3/31
4:25 pm-8:25 pm
1 stop6h 00m
Portland
Tue 4/7
11:15 pm-9:46 am
1 stop8h 31m
$357
Des MoinesPortland
DSM - PDX
DSMPDX
Des Moines
Tue 4/7
10:51 am-5:39 pm
1 stop8h 48m
Portland
Tue 4/14
11:15 pm-9:54 am
1 stop8h 39m
$357
Des MoinesPortland
DSM - PDX
DSMPDX
Des Moines
Wed 4/8
4:25 pm-8:25 pm
1 stop6h 00m
Portland
Mon 4/13
12:30 am-10:16 am
1 stop7h 46m
$357
Des MoinesPortland
DSM - PDX
DSMPDX
Des Moines
Wed 4/1
3:40 pm-11:35 pm
2 stops9h 55m
Portland
Tue 4/7
11:55 pm-11:25 am
1 stop9h 30m
$362
Des MoinesPortland
DSM - PDX
DSMPDX
Des Moines
Thu 4/2
5:17 pm-10:54 pm
1 stop7h 37m
Portland
Tue 4/7
4:15 pm-11:42 pm
1 stop5h 27m
$364
Des MoinesPortland
DSM - PDX
DSMPDX
Des Moines
Tue 5/12
5:30 am-9:38 am
1 stop6h 08m
Portland
Mon 5/18
11:55 pm-9:23 am
1 stop7h 28m
$364
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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 February.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars |
- 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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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 February 13, 2026.
The best time to book flights from Des Moines to Portland is 73 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 $117). Flying from Des Moines to Portland in January is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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?
How often are flights from Des Moines to Portland delayed?
About 11% of weekly flights between Des Moines and Portland have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 200 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 Saturday 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 9% 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 February 17, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Portland, such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$128 | Average$220 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
| Cheapest$140 | Average$254 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
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| Cheapest$298 | Average$424 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$300 | Average$459 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$334 | Average$510 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |