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$222+ Cheap flights from Harlingen, TX to Des Moines (HRL - DSM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HRL — DSM
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Harlingen to Des Moines

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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/75:25 pmHRL - DSM
1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/113:04 pmDSM - HRL
1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$331

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$331
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$222
(American Airlines)
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Harlingen

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Des Moines

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Price

HarlingenDes Moines

HRL - DSM

HRLDSM

Harlingen Valley Intl

Sat 2/7

5:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Des Moines

Wed 2/11

3:04 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$331

HarlingenDes Moines

HRL - DSM

HRLDSM

Harlingen Valley Intl

Mon 1/19

6:02 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 48m

$222

HarlingenDes Moines

HRL - DSM

HRLDSM

Harlingen Valley Intl

Mon 1/19

11:15 am-9:20 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$295

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Deals found on 12/11

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Harlingen to Des Moines in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Harlingen, Texas-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Harlingen, Texas-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Harlingen, Texas-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Harlingen, Texas-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Harlingen, Texas-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Harlingen to Des Moines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

sheila,Mar 2025

DFW - MSP

We were delayed for 3 hours with no real reason or offer for compensation
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

sheila,Mar 2025

DFW - MSP

We were delayed for 3 hours with no real reason or offer for compensation

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Harlingen, Texas to Des Moines?

    A quick flight from Harlingen, Texas to Des Moines can take about 5h 05m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $331. There are 1081 mi between Harlingen, Texas and Des Moines.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Harlingen, Texas to Des Moines round-trip?

    Currently priced at $268, American Airlines will fly you from Harlingen, Texas to Des Moines and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Harlingen to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Harlingen to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Harlingen to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Harlingen to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Harlingen to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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