Flights from Portland to Des Moines
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Denver
- 8h 8m
- two tickets, via Chicago
- $237
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 1,471 mi (2,368 km)
fastest
Via Denver
8h 8m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $279
Via Las Vegas
9h 5m
with the connection
Via Chicago
9h 22m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $237
Via Dallas
9h 41m
with the connection
Portland to Dallas
flight 4h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Des Moines: Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Des Moines
flight 1h 56m
two ticketsfrom $322
Via Los Angeles
10h 3m
with the connection
Portland to Los Angeles
flight 3h 28m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to Des Moines: Los Angeles International.
Los Angeles to Des Moines
flight 3h 35m
two ticketsfrom $480
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Portland to cities closest to Des Moines
Portland to Omaha
Omaha: 122 mi (196 km) from Des Moines, flight 6h 35m
Portland to Kansas City
Kansas City: 179 mi (288 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 28m
from $236
Portland to Minneapolis
Minneapolis: 235 mi (378 km) from Des Moines, flight 4h 17m
from $304
Portland to Chicago
Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 4h 45m
from $145
Portland to Denver
Denver: 608 mi (979 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 23m
from $104
Portland to Dallas
Dallas: 633 mi (1,019 km) from Des Moines, flight 4h 45m
from $177
To Des Moines from cities closest to Portland
Las Vegas to Des Moines
Las Vegas: 755 mi (1,215 km) from Portland, flight 2h 55m
Los Angeles to Des Moines
Los Angeles: 825 mi (1,328 km) from Portland, flight 3h 35m
from $225
Denver to Des Moines
Denver: 981 mi (1,579 km) from Portland, flight 1h 45m
from $167
Dallas to Des Moines
Dallas: 1,631 mi (2,625 km) from Portland, flight 1h 56m
from $143
Chicago to Des Moines
Chicago: 1,755 mi (2,824 km) from Portland, flight 1h 37m
from $92
Atlanta to Des Moines
Atlanta: 2,169 mi (3,490 km) from Portland, flight 2h 15m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Portland to Des Moines?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Denver.
What is the fastest way to fly from Portland to Des Moines?
Via Denver: 3h 23m to the connection, 1h 45m after it, about 8h 8m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Portland to Des Moines with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $237. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Portland and Des Moines?
Denver (8h 8m total), Las Vegas (9h 5m total), Chicago (9h 22m total), Dallas (9h 41m total) and Los Angeles (10h 3m total).
How far is Des Moines from Portland?
1,471 mi (2,368 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.