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$71+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Salem, OR

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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PDX
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Round-trip from

$102
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$71
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$289
From Des Moines to Salem
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Salem
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Salem. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julio 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/77:00 amDSM - PDX
Nonstop3h 38mAllegiant Air
jue. 9/189:28 amPDX - DSM
Nonstop3h 24mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/29$102
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/282:39 pmDSM - PDX
Nonstop3h 38mMultiple Airlines
jue. 9/412:07 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop8h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$180
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
jue. 10/22:25 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop11h 47mFrontier
mié. 10/86:05 amPDX - DSM
1 stop6h 38mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$228
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
mié. 10/15:25 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop5h 31mDelta
sáb. 10/41:45 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Deal found 7/28$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
mié. 8/273:25 pmDSM - PDX
2 stops9h 17mUnited Airlines
mié. 9/34:07 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
mié. 9/36:30 amDSM - PDX
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
sáb. 9/69:20 amPDX - DSM
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
jue. 10/163:48 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop9h 20mAmerican Airlines
mar. 10/2111:59 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$312

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Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

dom. 9/7

7:00 am-8:38 am

Nonstop3h 38m

Portland

jue. 9/18

9:28 am-2:52 pm

Nonstop3h 24m

$102

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

jue. 8/28

2:39 pm-4:17 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

Portland

jue. 9/4

12:07 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$180

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

jue. 10/2

2:25 pm-12:12 am

1 stop11h 47m

Portland

mié. 10/8

6:05 am-2:43 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$228

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

mié. 10/1

5:25 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Portland

sáb. 10/4

1:45 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$297

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

mié. 8/27

3:25 pm-10:42 pm

2 stops9h 17m

Portland

mié. 9/3

4:07 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$302

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

mié. 9/3

6:30 am-1:40 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Portland

sáb. 9/6

9:20 am-8:20 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$307

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

jue. 10/16

3:48 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Portland

mar. 10/21

11:59 pm-9:00 am

1 stop7h 01m

$312

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

mar. 8/12

8:00 am-9:43 am

Nonstop3h 43m

$71

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

mié. 10/15

7:30 am-7:04 pm

1 stop13h 34m

$103

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

vie. 8/8

7:33 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 42m

$119

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Salem?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Salem. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Des Moines to Salem is 83 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 Salem?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Salem (average of $277). Flying from Des Moines to Salem in March is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to SA8?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Salem. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated julio 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Salem as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Salem

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salem. 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 Salem. Reviews last updated julio 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to Salem by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
703 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Salem?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Salem from Des Moines. Booking flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Salem should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Salem from 6 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Des Moines to Salem flight route?

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

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Salem are Allegiant Air ($71), Frontier ($119), and Delta ($149).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Salem? While on average our users pay $168, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $71. The most popular route (Des Moines - Portland), is priced around $102.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Salem flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Salem.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Salem?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Salem 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 Salem?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Salem (average of $277). Flying from Des Moines to Salem in March is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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 Salem

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Salem. 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 julio 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$121Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$168Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$317Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$336Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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