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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Portland (DSM - PWM) 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.
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The best prices from Des Moines to Portland are usually found in September or February, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Portland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland (PWM). 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 7, 2024.

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

Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 59% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Portland, Maine?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 54 days in advance to save up to 112% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 54 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Des Moines to Portland, Maine 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $500, or $698 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Portland, Maine from Des Moines. Users have commonly found prices around $508 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $306. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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

When flying from Des Moines to Portland, Maine, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight at noon.

Cheap Des Moines to Portland flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Portland specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,045,324 searches. Prices were last updated on June 7, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Portland in 2024 at this time. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sun 7/214:02 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/247:35 amPWM - DSM
1 stop8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$326
Sun 7/145:48 amDSM - PWM
1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/193:59 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$366
Sun 7/145:48 amDSM - PWM
1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/193:59 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$396
Sun 7/211:14 pmDSM - PWM
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/241:30 pmPWM - DSM
2 stops23h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$465
Sat 7/204:40 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Sat 7/275:03 amPWM - DSM
2 stops7h 18mDelta
Deal found 6/6$477
Fri 6/213:49 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/267:42 amPWM - DSM
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$486
Thu 6/274:02 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/17:42 amPWM - DSM
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$506
Sun 7/211:14 pmDSM - PWM
3 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/241:30 pmPWM - DSM
2 stops23h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$537
Tue 7/233:35 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/283:20 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop30h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$547

Des Moines to Portland 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Portland in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,045,324 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Portland in 2024 at this time. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 9/173:45 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/2412:21 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$286
Tue 9/2411:03 amDSM - PWM
2 stops10h 54mDelta
Tue 10/16:10 amPWM - DSM
1 stop8h 13mDelta
Deal found 6/7$291
Tue 9/2411:03 amDSM - PWM
2 stops10h 54mDelta
Tue 10/16:01 amPWM - DSM
2 stops8h 22mDelta
Deal found 6/7$296
Tue 10/17:00 amDSM - PWM
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/57:29 amPWM - DSM
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$306
Tue 10/15:25 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Sat 10/125:30 amPWM - DSM
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Deal found 6/7$316
Tue 10/12:13 pmDSM - PWM
2 stops7h 44mDelta
Sat 10/125:30 amPWM - DSM
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Deal found 6/7$321
Sat 8/244:40 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Sat 8/315:37 amPWM - DSM
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Deal found 6/7$326
Sat 8/244:40 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Sat 8/315:37 amPWM - DSM
2 stops9h 33mDelta
Deal found 6/7$331
Mon 9/233:22 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/294:03 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$336

Des Moines to Portland flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Des Moines to Portland for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,045,324 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from Des Moines to Portland should consider booking one of these fares. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Thu 6/136:00 amDSM - PWM
1 stop8h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/174:50 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$668
Thu 6/136:52 amDSM - PWM
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/1711:35 amPWM - DSM
1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$681
Thu 6/136:54 amDSM - PWM
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/176:00 amPWM - DSM
2 stops12h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$797
Thu 6/133:49 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/176:00 amPWM - DSM
2 stops12h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$816
Thu 6/139:54 amDSM - PWM
2 stops12h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/176:00 amPWM - DSM
2 stops12h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$885
Thu 6/136:52 amDSM - PWM
2 stops8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/1712:34 pmPWM - DSM
2 stops7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,003

One-way flights to Portland from Des Moines

Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Portland. 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 3,045,324 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Des Moines to Portland can select one of these great deals. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Portland instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Fri 7/124:02 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$183
Tue 8/205:24 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/6$253
Tue 8/2011:52 amDSM - PWM
2 stops9h 08mDelta
Deal found 6/6$278
Wed 6/198:00 amDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$314
Fri 7/122:05 pmDSM - PWM
2 stops9h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/6$324
Wed 6/1910:14 amDSM - PWM
2 stops10h 44mDelta
Deal found 6/6$438
Wed 6/196:32 amDSM - PWM
3 stops29h 56mWestJet
Deal found 6/6$657

Find flights from Des Moines to Portland within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Portland 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 3,045,324 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.

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Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Tue 9/17

1 stop6h 08m

Portland

Tue 9/24

1 stop6h 07m

$286

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Tue 9/24

2 stops10h 54m

Portland

Tue 10/1

1 stop8h 13m

$291

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Tue 9/24

2 stops10h 54m

Portland

Tue 10/1

2 stops8h 22m

$296

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Tue 10/1

1 stop7h 13m

Portland

Sat 10/5

1 stop8h 28m

$306

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Tue 10/1

1 stop5h 01m

Portland

Sat 10/12

1 stop5h 01m

$316

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Tue 10/1

2 stops7h 44m

Portland

Sat 10/12

1 stop5h 01m

$321

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Mon 9/23

1 stop6h 48m

Portland

Sun 9/29

1 stop6h 00m

$336

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Sun 7/21

2 stops18h 55m

Portland

Wed 7/24

2 stops23h 54m

$465

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Tue 9/17

2 stops16h 59m

Portland

Tue 9/24

1 stop5h 52m

$466

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Portland, Maine?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Portland. Price data was last updated on May 31, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Portland, Maine, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Portland, Maine?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Portland. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Portland, Maine flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings 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 Des Moines to Portland

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Temperature and rainfall in Portland by month

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

PWM

Temperature

23 - 68 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Portland, Maine, 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 68.0 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 Portland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Portland. 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 Portland. Reviews last updated June 7, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines from Des Moines to Portland to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,333 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
10,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,333 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.

WestJet
7.5
Good
2,853 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,333 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
10,686 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,333 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
14,204 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,333 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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 Des Moines to Portland, Maine for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Portland, Maine for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $286, but on average you can expect to pay $362.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Des Moines to Portland, Maine for under $700?

    There are currently 6+ open flights from Des Moines to Portland, Maine within the next 7 days for less than $700.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($286), Delta ($291), and United Airlines ($466) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Portland, Maine. These flights start at 43% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Portland, Maine 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 $253 and $314, respectively.

  • What does DSM to PWM mean?

    This is defined as Des Moines Airport (DSM) and Portland Airport (PWM). Codes like Portland Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Portland 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.

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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 Portland.

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

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Portland 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 Des Moines to Portland?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Portland 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 Des Moines to Portland, Maine flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Portland, Maine flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/7.

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

    When booking a flight from Des Moines to Portland, Maine, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Portland, Maine (average of $293). Flying from Des Moines to Portland, Maine in April is currently the most expensive (average of $498). 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 Des Moines to Portland

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DeltaCheapest$346Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$349Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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