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Portland.$104 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Jun.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Des Moines on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $104, select.
Portland.$114 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Des Moines on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $114, select.
Portland.$124 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Des Moines on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $124, select.
Portland.$159 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Des Moines on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $159, select.
Portland.$160 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Des Moines on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $160, select.
Portland.$226 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Apr.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 9 Apr, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $226, select.
Portland.$236 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Des Moines on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $236, select.
Portland.$269 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $269, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Des Moines to Portland flights are currently cheapest in June.
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Direct flights from Des Moines to Portland

Des Moines to Portland: Alternative routes

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

Portland

10km from central Portland
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Salem

72km from central Portland
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Des Moines to Portland: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$104
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time3 hrs, 42 mins
Most popular airlineAllegiant Air
Average flights per week3

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Des Moines to Portland is $203. 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 42 minutes is the average flight time from Des Moines to Portland.
Allegiant Air flies direct from Des Moines to Portland.
As of February 2026, there are 3 flights per week flying from Des Moines to Portland.
The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Portland is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Des Moines Airport to Portland Airport on Sunday, 7 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 42 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 Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland.

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

  • Portland is two hours behind Des Moines and follows the UTC-7 timezone.

  • Your DSM to PDX flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in 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 best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

  • Allegiant Air is your ticket to exploring Portland (and maybe even some other exciting corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Des Moines International Airport to Portland International Airport offered by this carrier.

  • Allegiant Air tops the list for bookings on this route.

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

    • Denver International Airport

    • Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

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

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Des Moines International Airport to Portland International Airport flight is $104. A return fare is currently $203. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from DSM to PDX, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.

  • Getting cheap flights from Des Moines International Airport to Portland International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from DSM to PDX.

  • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Des Moines International Airport to Portland International Airport.

Handy information about Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

  • DSM's address is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.

  • Des Moines International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from DSM make it to their destination as scheduled 80.45% of the time.

  • To reach Des Moines International Airport from central Des Moines, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.

  • Have an early flight from Des Moines International Airport to Portland International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near DSM:

Arriving at Portland International Airport (PDX)

Getting from Portland International Airport (PDX) to central Portland

  • The street address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.

  • Portland International Airport to the centre of Portland has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.

When to fly to Portland International Airport (PDX)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Des Moines International Airport to Portland International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Portland. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in May.

  • Book your flight from Des Moines International Airport to Portland International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Portland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • December sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DSM to PDX sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • Portland is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. About 241 kilometres north of Portland, a trip to Seattle will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Greyhound: Bus Station, LMN Architects and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab.

  • If you're interested in discovering another major stop in United States, head for Spokane, about 467 kilometres north-east of Portland. Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls are among the biggest draws.

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