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134 € Cheap Flights from Portland to Des Moines

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Flight deals from Portland Airport to Des Moines Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Portland Airport to Des Moines Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 492 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Des Moines.134 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 May, returning Tue, 9 Jun.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Portland on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Des Moines on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From 134 €, select.
Des Moines.142 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Jul, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Portland on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Des Moines on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From 142 €, select.
Des Moines.158 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Jun, returning Tue, 9 Jun.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Portland on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Des Moines on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From 158 €, select.
Des Moines.163 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 May, returning Thu, 28 May.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Portland on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Des Moines on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From 163 €, select.
Des Moines.172 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Portland on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Des Moines on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From 172 €, select.
Des Moines.264 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Jun, returning Sun, 12 Jul.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Portland on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Des Moines on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From 264 €, select.
Des Moines.388 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Portland on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From 388 €, select.
Des Moines.389 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Portland on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From 389 €, select.
Des Moines.492 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Sun, 5 Apr.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Portland on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Sun, 5 Apr, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From 492 €, select.
Des Moines.513 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Sat, 4 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Portland on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Sat, 4 Apr, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From 513 €, select.
Des Moines.708 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Mar, returning Mon, 23 Mar.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Portland on Fri, 20 Mar, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From 708 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Des Moines

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Portland to Des Moines flights are currently cheapest in July.
Mar
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from 492 €
May
from 163 €
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from 158 €
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from 142 €
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Direct flights from Portland to Des Moines

Portland to Des Moines: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Portland to Des Moines below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Des Moines.

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Portland to Des Moines: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found134 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time3 hrs, 19 mins
Most popular airlineAllegiant Air
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Portland to Des Moines: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Portland to Des Moines is 134 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 19 minutes is the average flight time from Portland to Des Moines.
Allegiant Air flies direct from Portland to Des Moines.
As of March 2026, there are 3 flights per week flying from Portland to Des Moines.
The cheapest month to fly from Portland to Des Moines is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Portland Airport to Des Moines Airport on Sunday, 24 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 19 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Des Moines but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Des Moines is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Allegiant Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Des Moines.

Flying from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Portland International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.

  • Your PDX to DSM flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

  • Allegiant Air offers direct flights from Portland International Airport to Des Moines International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Des Moines — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.

  • Allegiant Air has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Portland International Airport to Des Moines International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between PDX and DSM include:

    • Denver International Airport

    • Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

  • Right now, 54 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Portland International Airport to Des Moines International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 134 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Score cheap tickets from PDX to DSM by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Portland International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from PDX to DSM couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Portland International Airport to Des Moines International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)

  • PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.

  • 83.65% of flights departing from Portland International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from PDX.

  • Portland International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near PDX? If you've booked an early flight from Portland International Airport to Des Moines International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Getting from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to central Des Moines

  • The street address for DSM is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.

  • Des Moines International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Des Moines. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.

  • It takes around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Portland International Airport to Des Moines International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Des Moines. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Des Moines is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Portland International Airport to Des Moines International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January has average temperatures of between -13ºC (9ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PDX to DSM sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • Des Moines has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometres east of Des Moines, a visit to Chicago will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.

  • Around 499 kilometres east of Des Moines, Milwaukee is another favourite stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum.

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