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

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G4461
G4 Allegiant
320
5:40 PM
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10:58 PM
CDT
3h 18m
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G4471
G4 Allegiant
320
3:06 PM
CDT
4:50 PM
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3h 44m
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Portland to Des Moines
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,468 mi 3h 18m nonstop +2h ahead 45 1-stop hubs

PDX–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,468 miles in approximately 3h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 3h18 76% – –
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.
Schedule

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
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,098
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.
Know before you go

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 18m.
Facts

PDX–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,468 mi / 2,362 km
Flight time3h 18m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDX to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take approximately 3h 18m. The route covers 1,468 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Allegiant Air.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from PDX to DSM. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RIL, APA, IDA, DAL, OMA, YVR, MKE, BIF, STL, AZA, PSP, CVG, SCF, PTK, IAD, RDU, TEB, MSY, LGA, MCO, BWI, SRQ, PIE, FLL, BUR, IAH, ATL, DTW, MDW, BNA, ORD, CLT, DEN, DFW, MSP, SNA, LAS, PHX, AUS, LAX, MIA, EWR, BOS, DCA and PHL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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 ranges from 3 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,468 miles (2,362 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via RIL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.