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.

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Salem?

There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Salem in 7h 52m. Fly via Delta or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Des Moines and Salem is about 1466 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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 ($75), and Delta ($99).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Salem ranges from 0.7 - 5.6 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Salem when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Salem, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 $359, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $283. The most popular route (Des Moines - Portland), is priced around $309.

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

When booking a flight from Des Moines to Salem, you may want to consider flying on Allegiant Air, United Airlines or American Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

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

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Wed 12/242:07 pmDSM - PDX

1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/315:33 amPDX - DSM

1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$453

Mon 12/298:29 pmDSM - PDX

1 stop17h 14mFrontier

Sun 1/412:47 pmPDX - DSM

1 stop28h 57mFrontier

Deal found 12/14

$531

Mon 12/228:29 pmDSM - PDX

1 stop17h 14mFrontier

Mon 12/298:45 pmPDX - DSM

2 stops14h 55mFrontier

Deal found 12/14

$634

Wed 12/243:14 pmDSM - PDX

2 stops24h 21mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/312:45 pmPDX - DSM

1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$653

Wed 12/242:07 pmDSM - PDX

1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/2911:59 pmPDX - DSM

1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$657

Wed 12/312:40 pmDSM - PDX

1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/312:49 amPDX - DSM

1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$664

Wed 12/2411:32 amDSM - PDX

1 stop9h 51mAlaska Airlines

Sun 12/2811:00 pmPDX - DSM

1 stop7h 15mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$676

Thu 12/181:30 pmDSM - PDX

1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/2512:54 pmPDX - DSM

1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$689

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Sat 1/176:54 amDSM - PDX

1 stop7h 52mDelta

Wed 1/211:53 pmPDX - DSM

1 stop5h 31mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$309

Thu 1/297:00 amDSM - PDX

2 stops28h 49mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/511:28 amPDX - DSM

1 stop26h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$315

Tue 1/275:24 amDSM - PDX

1 stop10h 17mAmerican Airlines

Tue 2/36:00 amPDX - DSM

1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$357

Wed 1/288:35 amDSM - PDX

2 stops9h 10mSouthwest

Tue 2/311:05 amPDX - DSM

1 stop6h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/12

$362

Tue 1/276:54 amDSM - PDX

1 stop7h 52mDelta

Tue 2/36:00 amPDX - DSM

1 stop7h 41mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$357

Wed 1/284:21 pmDSM - PDX

1 stop6h 11mDelta

Wed 2/411:59 amPDX - DSM

1 stop8h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$357

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Mon 1/125:30 amDSM - PDX

1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/2012:59 pmPDX - DSM

1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$319

Mon 1/125:09 pmDSM - PDX

1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/193:45 pmPDX - DSM

1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$377

Fri 1/1611:42 amDSM - PDX

1 stop10h 45mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/317:38 amPDX - DSM

1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$386

Sat 1/176:54 amDSM - PDX

1 stop7h 52mDelta

Wed 1/216:00 amPDX - DSM

1 stop7h 41mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$309

Tue 1/274:21 pmDSM - PDX

1 stop6h 11mDelta

Tue 2/36:00 amPDX - DSM

1 stop7h 41mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$357

Wed 1/2811:35 amDSM - PDX

1 stop9h 16mAmerican Airlines

Wed 2/42:13 pmPDX - DSM

1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$356

Wed 1/288:35 amDSM - PDX

2 stops9h 10mSouthwest

Tue 2/311:05 amPDX - DSM

1 stop6h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/12

$362

Thu 1/297:00 amDSM - PDX

2 stops28h 49mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/511:28 amPDX - DSM

1 stop26h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$315

One-way flights from Des Moines to Salem
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Sun 2/18:30 amDSM - PDX

1 stop28h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$126

Wed 1/145:30 amDSM - PDX

1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$179

Wed 1/146:14 pmDSM - PDX

3 stops42h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$226

Sat 1/38:29 pmDSM - PDX

1 stop17h 14mFrontier

Deal found 12/14

$258

Fri 1/28:29 pmDSM - PDX

1 stop17h 23mFrontier

Deal found 12/14

$279

Fri 1/26:35 amDSM - PDX

2 stops9h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/14

$315

Sun 1/46:35 amDSM - PDX

1 stop6h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 12/14

$337

Sat 1/37:00 amDSM - PDX

2 stops11h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/14

$342

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Return

Price

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

6:54 am-12:46 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Portland

Wed 1/21

1:53 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$309

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Thu 1/29

7:00 am-9:49 am

2 stops28h 49m

Portland

Thu 2/5

11:28 am-3:40 pm

1 stop26h 12m

$315

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Tue 1/27

5:24 am-1:41 pm

1 stop10h 17m

Portland

Tue 2/3

6:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$357

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Tue 1/27

6:54 am-12:46 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Portland

Tue 2/3

6:00 am-3:41 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$357

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Wed 1/28

4:21 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Portland

Wed 2/4

11:59 am-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$357

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Wed 1/28

8:35 am-3:45 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Portland

Tue 2/3

11:05 am-7:20 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$362

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Sun 2/1

8:30 am-11:18 am

1 stop28h 48m

$126

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Wed 1/14

4:21 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$179

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Wed 1/14

1:35 pm-10:44 pm

2 stops11h 09m

$184

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Wed 1/14

6:14 pm-10:33 am

3 stops42h 19m

$226

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Salem (average of $116). Flying from Des Moines to Salem in January is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from Des Moines to Salem by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Salem

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American 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

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,052 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Allegiant Air

7.2

Good

700 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Frontier

5.8

Fair

3,081 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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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.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Salem?
There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Salem in 7h 52m. Fly via Delta or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Des Moines and Salem is about 1466 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
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 ($75), and Delta ($99).
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 $359, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $283. The most popular route (Des Moines - Portland), is priced around $309.
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.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Salem?
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Salem (average of $116). Flying from Des Moines to Salem in January is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Allegiant Air	Cheapest$128	Average$217	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%
Frontier	Cheapest$130	Average$252	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$152	Average$391	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$194	Average$426	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$317	Average$554	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$334	Average$471	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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