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Flights from Portland to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Portland to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Charlotte, about 4h 51m door to door (53 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 51m
PWMDSMORD

Portland to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey4h 51mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Portland to Des Moines

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

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PWM Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines, American Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat17:15 PWM18:57 ORD1h 03m connection20:00 ORD21:06 DSMUnited Airlines
25 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 51m
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PWM Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon14:15 PWM16:23 CLT1h 07m connection17:30 CLT18:31 DSMAmerican Airlines
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 16m
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PWM Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon06:00 PWM08:34 ATL0h 56m connection09:30 ATL10:24 DSMDelta Air Lines
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 24m
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PWM Philadelphia (PHL) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~6h 11m
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PWM New York (EWR) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~6h 06m
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PWM Nashville (BNA) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~6h 36m
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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
4h 51mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hDes Moines vs Portland
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
PWM → DSM

Flights from Portland to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Portland to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Charlotte and Atlanta. 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 Portland to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,915 km.
Where do you change planes between Portland and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL) and Philadelphia (PHL). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Portland and Des Moines?
Portland: Portland International Jetport (PWM). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Portland and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Portland.

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