Des Moines to Portland (DSM–PDX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DSM–PDX had nonstop service from Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,468 miles in 3h 22m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G4 Allegiant Air | 3 | – | – | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Portland from Des Moines
| Metric | DSM→PDX | OMA→PDX | MLI→PDX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DSM | – | 117 mi | 163 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 22m | 3h 13m | 3h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 92% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DSM: CDT · PDX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 4:00 PM in Portland.
DSM–PDX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DSM to PDX
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Portland International Airport (PDX) had nonstop service from Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
DSM to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DSM to PDX is about 3 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,468 miles (2,362 km).
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).