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$129+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Salem, OR

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DSM — PDX
May 25 — Jun 11
Mon 5/25
Mon 6/1
1 adult, Economy
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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 April 25, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/193:06 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 39m
Allegiant Air
Thu 7/235:35 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 21m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/25$187
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/12:16 pm
DSM
-
PDX
1 stop28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/75:44 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$196
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/313:06 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 44m
Allegiant Air
Thu 6/45:41 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/23$197
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/243:06 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 44m
Allegiant Air
Thu 5/285:40 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 18m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/23$203
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/213:06 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 44m
Allegiant Air
Thu 5/285:40 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 18m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/21$208
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/123:06 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 39m
Allegiant Air
Thu 7/165:35 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 21m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/22$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 5/213:06 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/245:40 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 18m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/22$225
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/243:06 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/315:40 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 18m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/24$232

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Salem

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Salem flight deals. Data was last updated April 25, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$187
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$129
(Super.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$543
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Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Sat 9/12

10:55 am-3:58 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Portland

Mon 9/14

10:55 pm-9:19 am

1 stop8h 24m

$361

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Thu 9/3

5:50 am-9:21 am

1 stop5h 31m

Portland

Mon 9/7

11:15 pm-10:11 am

1 stop8h 56m

$366

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

11:23 am-8:55 pm

2 stops11h 32m

Portland

Wed 9/9

5:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$404

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Thu 5/28

4:20 pm-12:55 am

2 stops10h 35m

Portland

Sun 5/31

10:15 am-10:20 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$418

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Thu 9/24

5:40 am-3:00 pm

2 stops11h 20m

Portland

Sun 9/27

7:20 am-6:30 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$438
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Sat 10/3

6:50 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 50m

Portland

Tue 10/13

6:25 am-1:50 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$447

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Thu 9/3

2:25 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Portland

Thu 9/10

5:15 am-3:10 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$457

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Mon 6/8

4:40 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Portland

Mon 6/15

11:30 pm-11:30 am

1 stop10h 00m

$462

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Fri 5/29

4:20 pm-12:25 am

2 stops10h 05m

Portland

Sun 5/31

5:30 am-3:40 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$462

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Mon 9/7

10:55 am-3:58 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Portland

Sun 9/13

11:55 am-8:45 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$465

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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 April 25, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andAllegiant Air 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
4,334 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,334 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,334 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,651 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,334 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
707 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,334 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,669 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,334 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
2,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,334 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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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.

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  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Salem?

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Salem in 5h 31m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Southwest 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 ($99), and American Airlines ($110).

  • 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 $194, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $116. The most popular route (Des Moines - Portland), is priced around $187.

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

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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.

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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 April 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$128Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$152Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$178Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$317Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$336Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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