Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Portland
Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Portland
Looking for cheap flights from Des Moines to Portland? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Des Moines to Portland vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 17,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Des Moines to Portland for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
DSM - PDX
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 17,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
DSM - PDX
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 17,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
DSM - PDX
Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 17,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-05
DSM - PDX
Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 17,500 Pts + $31.2
2026-11-06
DSM - PDX
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 17,500 Pts + $31.2
2026-11-09
DSM - PDX
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 17,500 Pts + $31.2
Des Moines to Portland flight facts
Distance
1,467 mi
2,361 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−2h
Portland is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Airports in Portland
PDX · Portland Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Cedar Rapids - Portland · Cedar Rapids is 104 mi from Des Moines
Flights Des Moines - Seattle · Seattle is 129 mi from Portland
Flights Kansas City - Portland · Kansas City is 164 mi from Des Moines
Premium cabin flights from Des Moines to Portland
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
DSM - PDX
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
DSM - PDX
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
DSM - PDX
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
DSM - PDX
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
DSM - PDX
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
DSM - PDX
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $31.2
Selected hotels for your next stay
Portland (USA)
Sentinel, an SLH Hotel
From 60,000 Pts or $174
Portland (USA)
The Ritz-Carlton, Portland
From Pts or $642
Portland, OR (USA)
The Bidwell Marriott Portland
From Pts or $113
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Des Moines to Portland depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Des Moines to Portland.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Des Moines to Portland.
Des Moines and Portland are about 1,467 miles (2,361 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,467-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Portland is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Departures from Des Moines: Des Moines Intl (DSM). Arrivals in Portland: Portland Intl (PDX).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Portland, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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