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$110+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Salem, OR, OR

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DSM — PDX
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Des Moines to Salem are usually found in October or September, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Salem

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Salem (SA8). 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$178
(Frontier)

One-way from

$169
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$456
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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 January 21, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/77:20 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop7h 18mFrontier
Wed 5/146:20 amPDX - DSM
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$110
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 6/263:33 pmDSM - PDX
Nonstop3h 38mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/296:01 pmPDX - DSM
Nonstop3h 25mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/20$260
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/312:53 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop7h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/56:20 amPDX - DSM
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/127:00 amDSM - PDX
1 stop7h 52mDelta
Tue 2/2512:59 amPDX - DSM
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Deal found 1/20$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Wed 2/125:00 amDSM - PDX
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/262:14 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$336
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/262:15 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop10h 45mSouthwest
Sat 3/111:50 amPDX - DSM
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$376
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 5/31:40 pmDSM - PDX
2 stops9h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/511:59 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$412
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/511:55 amDSM - PDX
1 stop8h 29mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/87:30 amPDX - DSM
1 stop6h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$487

Find flights from Des Moines to Salem within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Salem 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Sun 3/9

8:35 pm-12:37 am

1 stop6h 02m

Portland

Sun 3/16

6:32 am-7:45 pm

1 stop11h 13m

$178

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Wed 2/12

7:00 am-12:52 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Portland

Tue 2/25

12:59 am-11:31 am

1 stop8h 32m

$335

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Wed 2/12

5:00 am-11:06 am

1 stop8h 06m

Portland

Wed 2/26

2:14 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$336

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Wed 2/26

2:15 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop10h 45m

Portland

Sat 3/1

1:40 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$371

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

1:32 pm-1:38 pm

3 stops26h 06m

Portland

Fri 3/14

7:32 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops24h 48m

$416

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Tue 4/1

11:38 am-6:45 pm

1 stop9h 07m

Portland

Tue 4/8

7:30 pm-10:40 am

2 stops13h 10m

$420

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Fri 3/7

5:14 pm-12:33 pm

3 stops21h 19m

Portland

Thu 3/13

12:59 am-11:14 am

1 stop8h 15m

$663

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Sat 2/15

11:29 am-6:48 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$169

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Wed 2/26

2:15 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$209

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Sun 2/16

3:00 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$224

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Salem

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Salem

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Des Moines to Salem including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Des Moines to Salem is 21 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 $376). 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 January 21, 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.

Rainfall in Salem by month

Plan your trip to Salem by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Salem by month

Plan your trip to Salem by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 January 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and Delta from Des Moines to Salem have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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 United Airlines ($169), Southwest ($209), and Delta ($224).

  • 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 $340, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $279. The most popular route (Des Moines - Portland), is priced around $259.

  • 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, 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 $376). 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$123Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$305Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$331Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$346Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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