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Flights from Des Moines to Portland

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Portland. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Nashville, about 5h 00m door to door (76 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 00m
DSMPWMORD

Des Moines to Portland at a glance

Fastest journey5h 00mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Nashville

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Portland

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
DSM Chicago (ORD) PWM
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines, American Airlines, Republic Airlines
Tue08:00 DSM09:21 ORD1h 39m connection11:00 ORD14:00 PWMUnited Airlines
30 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 00m
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DSM Nashville (BNA) PWM
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon06:30 DSM07:51 BNA2h 09m connection10:00 BNA13:11 PWMAllegiant Air + Southwest Airlines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 41m
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DSM Charlotte (CLT) PWM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun11:15 DSM14:15 CLT2h 00m connection16:15 CLT18:11 PWMAmerican Airlines
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 56m
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DSM Atlanta (ATL) PWM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon16:00 DSM18:49 ATL1h 41m connection20:30 ATL22:57 PWMDelta Air Lines
24 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 57m
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DSM Philadelphia (PHL) PWM
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Thu14:00 DSM17:16 PHL3h 14m connection20:30 PHL21:35 PWMAllegiant Air + American Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 35m
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DSM New York (EWR) PWM
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 06m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,915 km1,189 miles
Journey time
5h 00mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hPortland vs Des Moines
Currency in Portland
USD
Airports
DSM → PWM

Flights from Des Moines to Portland: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Portland?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Nashville and Charlotte. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Portland?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,915 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Portland?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Nashville (BNA), Charlotte (CLT) and Atlanta (ATL). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Portland?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Portland: Portland International Jetport (PWM).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Portland?
Portland is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

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