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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G4461
G4 Allegiant
320
5:44 PM
PDT
10:58 PM
CDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4471
G4 Allegiant
320
9:00 AM
CDT
10:43 AM
PDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4466
G4 Allegiant
320
3:11 PM
CDT
4:54 PM
PDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 9m ASCMF9 F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 19m AFAMAS AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 3m ASDEDL G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 26m AAASPD AAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 6h 30m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 2m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 7h 32m ASQRTK CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
SNA Santa Ana 8h 6m ASFI G4 Santa Ana (SNA) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 22m AFAMAS AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 8h 24m AFDL AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
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Portland to Des Moines
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,468 mi 3h 14m nonstop +2h ahead

PDX–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,468 miles in approximately 3h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDX–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 3 320 3h14 81%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,270
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PDX → DSM
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
64%
Return
DSM → PDX
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays → DSM delays →

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric PDX→DSM SLE→DSM
Distance from PDX 51 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 1
Flight time 3h 14m 3h 23m
Departure OTP 81%
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to Des Moines International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 8:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,468 mi / 2,362 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 14m gate to gate.

PDX–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,468 mi / 2,362 km
Flight time3h 14m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDX to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 3h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 1,468 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PDX to DSM: 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.
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Portland.
Yes, return flights from DSM to PDX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SLE. 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 PDX to DSM

Portland International Airport (PDX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PDX to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to DSM is about 3 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,468 miles (2,362 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 5 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 Salem (SLE).