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Cheap flights from Portland to Des Moines (PWM - DSM) from $183

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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
PWM — DSM
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PWM) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 June 6, 2024.

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May

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January

Average price

$516

Round-trip from

$323
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Portland, Maine to Des Moines?

Flights from Portland, Maine to Des Moines are found to be more expensive on Saturday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Des Moines.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland, Maine to Des Moines?

January can be a great time to fly to Des Moines from Portland, Maine with a flight ticket averaging about $493. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $181. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of May.

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Portland, Maine to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

Cheap Portland to Des Moines flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Portland to Des Moines specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Des Moines in 2024 at this time. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sat 7/205:37 amPWM - DSM
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Sat 7/274:40 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Deal found 6/6$568
Sat 7/2011:40 amPWM - DSM
2 stops11h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/273:48 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$594
Sat 7/2011:40 amPWM - DSM
2 stops11h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/2710:12 amDSM - PWM
2 stops10h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$761

Portland to Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Portland and Des Moines in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Des Moines in 2024 at this time. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sat 8/175:37 amPWM - DSM
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Tue 8/205:24 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/6$306
Sat 8/175:37 amPWM - DSM
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Tue 8/2011:52 amDSM - PWM
2 stops9h 08mDelta
Deal found 6/6$311
Mon 8/195:30 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/223:07 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$326
Wed 10/165:30 amPWM - DSM
2 stops8h 56mDelta
Wed 10/2310:15 amDSM - PWM
1 stop4h 52mDelta
Deal found 6/6$331
Thu 9/126:10 amPWM - DSM
1 stop8h 13mDelta
Sun 9/156:31 amDSM - PWM
1 stop4h 26mDelta
Deal found 6/4$336
Thu 9/126:01 amPWM - DSM
2 stops8h 22mDelta
Sun 9/152:13 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop6h 42mDelta
Deal found 6/6$341
Sun 8/185:37 amPWM - DSM
1 stop4h 54mDelta
Thu 8/227:28 amDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Deal found 6/6$346
Sun 8/185:37 amPWM - DSM
2 stops6h 35mDelta
Thu 8/227:28 amDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Deal found 6/6$351
Wed 10/165:13 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/236:18 amDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$356

One-way flights to Des Moines from Portland

Search for one-way flight options from Portland to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Portland to Des Moines. Users can also find round-trip Portland to Des Moines flights by using the search form above.
Fri 7/123:59 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$183
Sun 7/143:59 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$243
Fri 7/125:37 amPWM - DSM
2 stops6h 35mDelta
Deal found 6/5$254
Sat 7/137:14 amPWM - DSM
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$313
Sat 7/136:00 amPWM - DSM
2 stops16h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$329
Sat 7/137:45 amPWM - DSM
2 stops10h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$368
Sat 7/135:03 amPWM - DSM
2 stops7h 18mDelta
Deal found 6/5$424
Sun 7/145:37 amPWM - DSM
2 stops6h 35mDelta
Deal found 6/5$464

Find flights from Portland to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to Des Moines 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$306 - $567

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Price

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Sat 8/17

1 stop6h 44m

Des Moines

Tue 8/20

1 stop5h 02m

$306

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Sat 8/17

1 stop6h 44m

Des Moines

Tue 8/20

2 stops9h 08m

$311

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Mon 8/19

1 stop5h 49m

Des Moines

Thu 8/22

1 stop8h 33m

$326

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Thu 9/12

1 stop8h 13m

Des Moines

Sun 9/15

1 stop4h 26m

$336

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Sun 8/18

1 stop4h 54m

Des Moines

Thu 8/22

1 stop5h 01m

$346

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Sun 8/18

2 stops6h 35m

Des Moines

Thu 8/22

1 stop5h 01m

$351

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Mon 8/19

1 stop8h 04m

Des Moines

Thu 8/22

1 stop8h 33m

$376

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Mon 8/12

1 stop8h 04m

Des Moines

Thu 8/15

1 stop8h 33m

$476

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Mon 8/19

2 stops15h 52m

Des Moines

Thu 8/22

1 stop5h 20m

$567

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland, Maine to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland, Maine to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Des Moines

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Temperature and rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

DSM

Temperature

23 - 77 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines from Portland to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Portland, Maine to Des Moines for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Portland, Maine to Des Moines for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $306, but on average you can expect to pay $511.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland, Maine to Des Moines round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($306), American Airlines ($326), and United Airlines ($567) offers the cheapest pricing from Portland, Maine to Des Moines. You may be able to fly from Portland, Maine to Des Moines for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland, Maine to Des Moines one-way?

    $183 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $254 and $329, respectively.

  • What does PWM to DSM mean?

    Portland Airport is PWM and Des Moines Airport is DSM. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Des Moines that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Portland to Des Moines flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Portland to Des Moines with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Portland to Des Moines flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to Des Moines?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Des Moines that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Portland to Des Moines offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Portland to Des Moines?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Portland to Des Moines flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Portland, Maine to Des Moines flight deals updated?

    The Portland, Maine to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Portland, Maine to Des Moines?

    The most popular airlines flying from Portland, Maine to Des Moines are American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland, Maine to Des Moines?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Des Moines (average of $323). Flying from Portland, Maine to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $427). 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 3 airlines flying from Portland to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Portland to Des Moines. 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
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DeltaCheapest$346Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$388Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$435Average$617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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