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9:15 pm - 11:40 pmDSM-PDX
28h 25m1 stop
12:48 am - 8:15 pmPDX-DSM
17h 27m1 stop
$166Frontier
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Sat, Aug 31 - Fri, Sep 13
9:21 pm - 11:40 pmDSM-PDX
28h 19m1 stop
12:48 am - 8:15 pmPDX-DSM
17h 27m1 stop
$207Frontier
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Fri, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 24
7:00 am - 8:43 amDSM-PDX
3h 43mnonstop
9:33 am - 2:47 pmPDX-DSM
3h 14mnonstop
$280Allegiant Air
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Thu, Jul 11 - Sun, Jul 14
7:00 am - 8:43 amDSM-PDX
3h 43mnonstop
9:33 am - 2:47 pmPDX-DSM
3h 14mnonstop
$293Allegiant Air
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Thu, Jul 11 - Sun, Jul 14
5:30 am - 10:28 amDSM-PDX
6h 58m1 stop
5:25 am - 2:51 pmPDX-DSM
7h 26m1 stop
$306American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 14
7:36 pm - 12:29 amDSM-PDX
6h 53m1 stop
5:25 am - 2:51 pmPDX-DSM
7h 26m1 stop
$319American Airlines
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Mon, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 7
7:00 am - 12:40 pmDSM-PDX
7h 40m1 stop
11:35 am - 9:15 pmPDX-DSM
7h 40m1 stop
$381Delta
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Thu, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 10
6:00 am - 2:59 pmDSM-PDX
10h 59m2 stops
4:06 pm - 11:44 pmPDX-DSM
5h 38m1 stop
$389United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 28 - Sat, Aug 31
6:00 am - 2:57 pmDSM-PDX
10h 57m2 stops
7:40 pm - 10:14 amPDX-DSM
12h 34m2 stops
$392United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 13
4:00 pm - 8:31 pmDSM-PDX
6h 31m1 stop
1:57 pm - 11:12 amPDX-DSM
19h 15m1 stop
$507Delta
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Sat, Jul 20 - Mon, Jul 22
9:16 pm - 6:50 amDSM-PDX
11h 34m1 stop
$84Frontier
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Mon, Jun 10
9:19 am - 7:50 amDSM-PDX
24h 31m1 stop
$89Frontier
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Wed, Jun 12
7:00 am - 8:39 amDSM-PDX
3h 39mnonstop
$123Allegiant Air
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Sun, Jun 9
7:00 am - 8:39 amDSM-PDX
3h 39mnonstop
$133Allegiant Air
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Thu, Jun 13
8:55 pm - 8:35 pmDSM-PDX
25h 40m2 stops
Fri, Jun 14
5:45 am - 10:30 amDSM-PDX
6h 45m1 stop
$151American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 16
7:31 pm - 12:26 amDSM-PDX
6h 55m1 stop
$168American Airlines
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Thu, Jul 18
8:55 pm - 7:06 pmDSM-PDX
24h 11m3 stops
Fri, Jun 14
6:00 am - 2:57 pmDSM-PDX
10h 57m2 stops
$248United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 16
6:00 am - 12:31 pmDSM-PDX
8h 31m2 stops
$288United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 1
9:42 pm - 7:07 amDSM-PDX
11h 25m1 stop
12:49 am - 8:19 amPDX-DSM
5h 30m1 stop
$198Frontier
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Mon, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 4
9:42 pm - 7:07 amDSM-PDX
11h 25m1 stop
7:43 am - 1:33 pmPDX-DSM
27h 50m1 stop
$206Frontier
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Mon, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 5
7:00 am - 8:43 amDSM-PDX
3h 43mnonstop
9:29 am - 2:52 pmPDX-DSM
3h 23mnonstop
$257Allegiant Air
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Sun, Jun 2 - Thu, Jun 6
7:00 am - 8:43 amDSM-PDX
3h 43mnonstop
9:29 am - 2:52 pmPDX-DSM
3h 23mnonstop
$334Allegiant Air
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Sun, Jun 2 - Sun, Jun 9
4:30 pm - 8:05 pmDSM-PDX
5h 35m1 stop
6:22 am - 4:31 pmPDX-DSM
8h 09m1 stop
$568Delta
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Sat, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 11
5:48 pm - 10:52 pmDSM-PDX
7h 04m1 stop
1:47 pm - 11:02 pmPDX-DSM
7h 15m1 stop
$589American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 4
5:14 pm - 9:03 pmDSM-PDX
5h 49m1 stop
8:40 am - 11:37 pmPDX-DSM
12h 57m1 stop
$604United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
6:00 am - 2:51 pmDSM-PDX
10h 51m2 stops
5:00 am - 11:37 pmPDX-DSM
16h 37m1 stop
$609United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
5:40 pm - 11:23 pmDSM-PDX
7h 43m1 stop
6:15 am - 4:29 pmPDX-DSM
8h 14m1 stop
$636Delta
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Sun, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 5
11:40 am - 7:06 pmDSM-PDX
9h 26m1 stop
12:59 am - 5:43 pmPDX-DSM
14h 44m2 stops
$933American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 5
7:00 am - 8:43 amDSM-PDX
3h 43mnonstop
9:33 am - 2:47 pmPDX-DSM
3h 14mnonstop
$280Allegiant Air
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Thu, Jul 11 - Sun, Jul 14
7:00 am - 8:43 amDSM-PDX
3h 43mnonstop
9:33 am - 2:47 pmPDX-DSM
3h 14mnonstop
$293Allegiant Air
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Thu, Jul 11 - Sun, Jul 14
7:00 am - 8:43 amDSM-PDX
3h 43mnonstop
9:33 am - 2:47 pmPDX-DSM
3h 14mnonstop
$322Allegiant Air
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Thu, Jul 11 - Thu, Jul 18
7:00 am - 8:43 amDSM-PDX
3h 43mnonstop
10:58 am - 4:19 pmPDX-DSM
3h 21mnonstop
$328Allegiant Air
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Thu, Aug 8 - Thu, Aug 15
7:00 am - 8:43 amDSM-PDX
3h 43mnonstop
9:33 am - 2:47 pmPDX-DSM
3h 14mnonstop
$343Allegiant Air
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Sun, Jul 14 - Thu, Jul 18
7:00 am - 8:43 amDSM-PDX
3h 43mnonstop
9:33 am - 2:47 pmPDX-DSM
3h 14mnonstop
$358Allegiant Air
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Sun, Jul 28 - Thu, Aug 1

Flights from Des Moines to Portland - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Portland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Portland?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Portland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Des Moines to Portland, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Portland back to Des Moines, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Portland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Portland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Portland is October, where tickets cost $231 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of tickets is $533 and $505 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Portland?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Portland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Portland, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 88 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Portland?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Des Moines to Portland were found on Frontier ($166) and Allegiant Air ($280). Frontier proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $84.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Des Moines and Portland?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Des Moines to Portland.
There is just one airline that flies from Des Moines to Portland direct and that is Allegiant Air. The best one-way deal found from Allegiant Air for the route is $117.

How many flights are there between Des Moines and Portland per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Des Moines and lands in Portland, with an average flight time of 3h 39m. The most common departure time is 7:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 2 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Des Moines and Portland?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Des Moines to Portland take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to Portland from Des Moines is typically 3h 43m. The journey crosses a distance of 1,466 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Des Moines to Portland?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Des Moines at 7:00 am and will be landing in Portland at 8:39 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Des Moines to Portland?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Des Moines to Portland jets off at 7:00 am and lands at 8:39 am.

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February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$84
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Portland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Portland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Portland

  • How can I travel from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Downtown Portland?

    To travel to Downtown Portland from Portland International Airport (PDX), take the light rail, which is a quick and inexpensive option. You can rent a car from one of the airport's rental car providers if you prefer the privacy of having your own vehicle. Outside the baggage claim area, taxis and ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft are available.

  • What are the most common layover destinations between Des Moines and Portland?

    The most popular layovers from Des Moines to Portland are at Denver International Airport (DEN), Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), Dallas/Fort worth International Airport (DFW), and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). If you fly with United Airlines or Southwest Airlines, you will have layovers in DEN or ORD. If you fly with Delta, MSP will be your stopover before arriving in Portland. American Airlines has a layover in DFW.

  • Which cities can I connect from Portland International Airport?

    Portland International Airport (PDX) is the primary airport servicing Portland, Oregon, and its surrounding areas. There are various cities and places accessible from the airport, including Portland, which has a bustling urban culture, Vancouver, which is located over the Columbia River from Portland, and Beaverton, which is located west of Portland.

  • Is there an airport hotels at Des Moines International Airport?

    Yes, there are a number of hotels near or around Des Moines International Airport (DSM), including the Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport Conference Center, which is 3 minutes’ walk from the airport, the Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport, which is a mile from the airport, and the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Des Moines Airport, which is approximately two miles from the airport. These airport hotels are great for travelers with early or late-night flights, layovers, or who simply want to stay close to the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Portland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Portland was $84 for a one-way ticket and $166 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Portland?

    A passport is not required to fly from Des Moines to Portland.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Portland?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Des Moines to Portland flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Des Moines to Portland?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Portland on on Thursday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Portland, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Portland are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $489 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $502 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Portland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Portland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Portland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Portland from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Portland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Portland with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and PDX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Portland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Portland from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Des Moines to Portland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $124 or less one-way and $225 or less round-trip.
  • Booking a ticket with Allegiant Air, which serves as a focal city for Des Moines International Airport (DSM), has various advantages, including expanded flight options and nonstop service, which saves time and eliminates the stress of layovers to make for a pleasant travel experience.
  • Southwest Airlines provides low-cost flights. They have a friendly baggage policy that includes two free checked bags per passenger, which could save you money. Additionally, Southwest Airline does not assign seats and instead employs a boarding group system, which can be advantageous for people who prefer flexibility and do not want to pay extra for seat allocation.
  • United Airlines accommodates travelers with disabilities, especially those with limited mobility. They provide wheelchair assistance, priority boarding, and trained people to assist passengers throughout their journey. Aside from United Airlines, Delta Air Lines is well-known for providing accessible seating options.
  • If you're flying from Des Moines to Portland with children, Alaska Airlines and Delta Airlines offer special children's meals and activity kits. They also offer in-flight entertainment, such as movies and TV series appropriate for various age groups. Southwest Airlines gives families with children under the age of two priority boarding.
  • Small dogs and cats are allowed in the cabin along with their owners on American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest Airlines subject to size restrictions and an additional fee. United Airlines can transport your birds in the cabin. They also offer options for bigger pets to be transported in the cargo hold.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Des Moines to Portland?

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Nonstop departures

Des Moines to Portland

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Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Sunday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

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Nonstop returns

Portland to Des Moines

Thursday

Allegiant Air

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Sunday

Allegiant Air

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Top 5 airlines serving from Des Moines to Portland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Portland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10419 reviews
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

10.0 ExcellentMichael, May 2024SJC - ATL
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Awful. Flight was continuously getting delayed and gates kept changing without any reason. Flight was delayed for more then 3 hours

Paid premium for Delta only to be on safe but tired old 767 with ancient cabin in mediocre condition. Poor wifi and horrible inflight entertainment. Hardly a premium experience. Should have flown SW and had fun flight crew and no pretense

Our flight to Zurich was delayed by almost 3 hours, so we missed our next flight. There was no indication it would be delayed this much. We were told the gate had changed and then it apparently took over 2 hours to load the "catering" on the plane. We were not compensated in any way for the trouble.

Rated entertainment as Mediocre as there were major problems with the Infotainment system that took probably a half hour for them to fix.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

Delta crushed it. Flight attendant in first was attentive and just never stopped. Honestly one of the best domestic flights I’ve been on.

They were an hour late and they didn’t have my wheelchair for me

The Flight crew didn’t serve us until about 1.5 hours into the flight because of turbulence but after it ended it was fine to move around. They served us water only and snacks and then NEVER, NOT ONE TIME came through to collect trash until right before landing about 1.5 hours later. There was absolutely no need for that. They crew was just standing around talking and visiting with each other and really never tried to see if we might want something besides water or even try to come pick up trash. This is VERY unusual for a Delta flight but it was not what I would have expected for a 4 hour flight.

Flight was good, boarding was a breeze, flight attendants were friendly and professional. There was a medical issue with another passenger and the crew handled it in a calm and professional way.

The net issue I had was with the gate agent. We had added a carryon to our boarding pass when we checked bags. When I got to the boarding gate the agent was rude asking why I had a backpack - I said I added it - even had an orange tag on it. She ripped my tag off and swung her monitor around to show me how she was right- saying it isn’t wasn’t listed - only a checked bag. I explained again that I wasn’t sure what the issue was but I wouldn’t have an orange tag if I hadn’t added it. Then she finally checked my husband’s boarding pass and found that the agent at checkin had added my carryon to his boarding pass instead of mine. She sent me on my way without my orange tag. Was a bit embarrassing for me the tone she used with me assuming I was trying to get away with something.

Gate agent asked if I could switch seats so a family could sit together. Agent moved me to a seat in the front of the plane, no charge. It was easy. The agent did a great job.

Great seat space. However food and drink prices outrageous. Jabbing to pay for a carry on bag or stuck paying at the gate too much.

Every Allegiant Air flight I've ever taken has been delayed. This flight was delayed a full 2 hours. It was excuse after excuse after excuse. It was a flight from southern Florida. They made us board the plane on time, but made us wait for 2 hours on the tarmac. Because the engines were kept shut off, so was the air conditioning. One can only imagine how hot the air was in the cabin over those 2 hours on the tarmac, while in the hot Florida sun. Just terrible.

Actually, for the price, I'm willing to put up with a little discomfort (upright chairs) and at times inconveniences (like any airline), lack of entertainment (I can bring my own). My flight was non stop and smooth. I would fly this route again.

The flight was delayed 6 hours and we were only offered an $8 food credit. My husband stood in line to get the credit for 45 minutes and when he got close to the end of the line the computers went down.

Worst ever! Flight cancelled supposedly for weather even though we k ow of many others who flew into Bangor same time no problem. At the airport there was no customer service at all just refund and no possibility of rebook for 3-4 days. Aweful won’t fly with them again!!

It’s a budget airline so adjust expectations accordingly. Nothing is without a fee but such is necessary for tickets to remain so affordable.

No complaints. It’s a budget airline so can’t expect any frills.

I had a great flight. Everything went smoothly and the flight arrived early.

The flight and boarding were easy peasy. I was traveling with my 4-year-old, so a smooth boarding experience was especially appreciated. My only piece of feedback is really about where our gate was in O'Hare. They've shoved four gates into a tiny corner of the B terminal and there isn't early enough room or seating for everyone. Not United's problem, but did dent the overall experience.

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

The Wi-Fi was unavailable on this flight for some reason.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Fantastic. Smooth boarding with an infant. Never experienced it with any other carriers.

This was a Lufthansa flight, not United. The CSA at the counter, Ashley, was not only incompetent, but quite rude. Me and two other PAX waited over 7 minutes standing in front of her and another CSA and they ignored us. We joked that we must have accidently taken invisibility pills. She could have at least said "I'll be with you in a moment, I'm currently....". I could go on about how rude she and the other CSAs were (whispering, not communicating with me, blaming the situation on others, etc.). She would not work for me. Then, she gave me literally the worst seat on the plane. the worst. My seat kept getting bumped (rammed twice by the crew with their carts and about every 5 minutes by someone using the bathroom), listening to the bathroom all night, crowded seat, etc.

My seat was broken. WiFi didn’t work. Gate crew at HOU were rude and condescending. Treated all the passengers badly. Bad experience, United.

First flight of the day… MINIMUM FUEL! 15 minute landing delay at HOU due to fog turned into a 2+ hour delay! Rather than circle, they had to divert to another city to refuel! Sat on tarmac at Austin to refuel. We ALL missed our connections! The crew, including pilots, were clueless. Crew was really a mess. At HOU, Untied employees were exceedingly rude to all. It was pitiful.

Nothing, terrible travel experience due to weather and maintenance delays and was left stranded in Austin.

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

28 hour delay at Fort Worth/Dallas airport, part due to weather which was unavoidable, but various other reasons - no pilot, no fa, mechanical problem, plane too small, too big, crew out of flying time, seat configuration problems.... endless and hourly updates with a different excuse. Finally told us about 3.00 am, that the flight was delayed to hours later.

Experience was bad. 3.5 hour delay for a 2.5 hour trip. There was no r Transparency about the reason for the delay and it was done 30 mins at a time.

The boarding process and flight were great. However, I waited about 40 minutes for my luggage. It did not come up on the designated belt. Instead, everyone’s bags were on a cart. Not sure what the issue was, but we were not informed until another passenger went looking for her bags and found them.

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

AA1537 the AC was not working properly. It was very hot and uncomfortable.

Worst experience flying American Airlines. I fly with them often, so I was super disappointed in the service I received at gate 30 in LGA on May 24, mid-day. The flight was delayed twice. I was patiently waiting in the American Airlines lounge when I received the notice on my app that the plane was boarding 45 minutes before its newly re-scheduled take off of 4 pm (from the orginal 1:45 pm then 3:00 pm). It took me 5 min to travel from the lounge to the gate and when I arrived there at 3:20 flight gate attendant told me the flight had closed and that they announced for passengers multiple times. I showed them the notification on my app and they were really rude and unempathetic. The person who rescheduled my flight at customer service wasn't any happier but was at least helpful in getting me on the next flight.

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Everything was great except for the wifi was junk. Crew was super friendly and helpful

Flight was delay 9hrs and nothing was provided at airport, had to go and get a room to sleep in, paid for Uber back and fort with no offers until we landed back home a 1hr later for a $75 voucher for a future flight.

Didn't like anything..entire crew was very rude to everyone on the flight. Plane old and the trays fall down on you the while time you're flying. Charged more for a carry on bag than for the plane ticket itself. Did make it from point a to point b, but worth the extra money to fly with another airline

9 hours of delay!! Was not able to check my luggage that I paid for!!!

It was delayed 9 hours for operational reasons, despite the plane arriving to the airport on time.

I am very disappointed with Frontier Airlines. They cancelled our flight because they couldn't find a crew member, and then didn't get us to our connecting flight. We had to cancel our whole vacation. We were promised flight and hotel vouchers, but they never sent them.

9hrs delay and didn’t provided anything until after flight landed $75 voucher for fiuture travel no meals or anything.

It was ridiculously hard to check in for the flight, and Frontier charged us a LOT of money to have a carry on suitcase, and then told everyone we could not carry on bags and had to check them through at the gate, and didn't refund the extra money we paid to have the suitcase as carry on.

I had a terrible experience with Frontier. I arrived before the 60 minute cut off and was told that Frontier has a two hour window for bags. I was then told the next available flight wasn’t until the end of the day (I had booked a 6am flight). I took a look around and saw other people being told that they could not board their flights or that they had to pay additional fees. I opted to rebook on American Airlines. There’s absolutely no straightforward way to contact Frontier, so this ticket was a complete waste of money. Oh - and the kicker is that the lady lied about the two hour cut off.

Frontier won’t help you at the airport without paying $25. Carry on was $75. Then you get on the plain and every beverage or snack is also a charge. Seats are hard and real packed in. I would never fly them again.

Worst experience I have seen. The flight was cancelled without any reason.

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6/10Mon
1 stopFrontier
11h 34mDSM-PDX
$84
6/12Wed
1 stopFrontier
24h 31mDSM-PDX
$89
6/9Sun
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 39mDSM-PDX
$123
6/13Thu
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 39mDSM-PDX
$133
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$150
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1 stopAmerican Airlines
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$151
7/18Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 55mDSM-PDX
$168
6/14Fri
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24h 11mDSM-PDX
$185
7/16Tue
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8/1Thu
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6/3Mon
multi-stopFrontier
11h 25mDSM-PDX
6/4Tue
multi-stopFrontier
5h 30mPDX-DSM
$198
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multi-stopFrontier
11h 25mDSM-PDX
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$206
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3h 43mDSM-PDX
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3h 23mPDX-DSM
$257
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nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 23mPDX-DSM
$334
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multi-stopDelta
5h 35mDSM-PDX
6/11Tue
multi-stopDelta
8h 09mPDX-DSM
$568
6/3Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 04mDSM-PDX
6/4Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 15mPDX-DSM
$589
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multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 49mDSM-PDX
6/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 57mPDX-DSM
$604
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multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 51mDSM-PDX
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multi-stopUnited Airlines
16h 37mPDX-DSM
$609
6/2Sun
multi-stopDelta
7h 43mDSM-PDX
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multi-stopDelta
8h 14mPDX-DSM
$636
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Departure:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

Destination:

Portland (PDX)United States

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Portland - Des Moines

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