Des Moines to Portland (DSM–PDX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,468 mi airlines charter/private 5/wk
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Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 58m ago
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G4471
G4 Allegiant
320
9:00 AM
CDT
10:43 AM
PDT
3h 43m
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G4466
G4 Allegiant
320
3:11 PM
CDT
4:54 PM
PDT
3h 43m
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G4461
G4 Allegiant
320
5:44 PM
PDT
10:58 PM
CDT
3h 14m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 34m ACF9UA → ASCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Portland flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 50m AFAMDL → AFAMAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Portland flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 14m G4WN → ASF9KE Las Vegas (LAS) to Portland flights
ORD Chicago 6h 53m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Portland flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 59m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Portland flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 10m AA → AAAMAS Los Angeles (LAX) to Portland flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 19m AAAS → AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Portland flights
SNA Santa Ana 7h 24m G4 → AS Santa Ana (SNA) to Portland flights
DTW Detroit 7h 46m DLKEVS → DLVS Detroit (DTW) to Portland flights
BNA Nashville 8h 37m G4 → AS Nashville (BNA) to Portland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Des Moines to Portland
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,468 mi 3h 43m nonstop -2h behind

DSM–PDX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,468 miles in approximately 3h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Portland (PDX) Portland to Des Moines flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DSM–PDX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 5 320 3h43 72% – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DSM to PDX direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
DEN ~5h 34m MSP ~5h 50m MCI ~5h 53m LAS ~6h 14m STL ~6h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,224
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSM → PDX
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
68%
Return
PDX → DSM
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → PDX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Portland from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Portland International Airport.
Metric DSM→PDX OMA→PDX MLI→PDX
Distance from DSM – 117 mi 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 5 – 1
Flight time 3h 43m 3h 29m 3h 46m
Departure OTP 72% – –
Omaha (OMA) to Portland flights · Moline (MLI) to Portland flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Portland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Portland is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · PDX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 4:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,468 mi / 2,362 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 43m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–PDX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Portland route.
Route details
Distance1,468 mi / 2,362 km
Flight time3h 43m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to PDX flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Portland International Airport take about 3h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 1,468 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DSM to PDX: Allegiant Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Harry Reid.
Portland is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from PDX to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA and MLI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DSM to PDX

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Portland International Airport (PDX) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DSM to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to PDX is about 3 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,468 miles (2,362 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA) and Moline (MLI).