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$309+ Cheap flights from Harrisburg to Des Moines (MDT - DSM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MDT — DSM
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Harrisburg to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Harrisburg to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Harrisburg to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 23, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/196:00 am
MDT
-
DSM
1 stop4h 56m
American Airlines
Mon 8/316:55 am
DSM
-
MDT
1 stop4h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/196:20 am
MDT
-
DSM
2 stops8h 05m
American Airlines
Sat 8/291:55 pm
DSM
-
MDT
2 stops8h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Wed 8/126:30 am
MDT
-
DSM
1 stop6h 50m
United Airlines
Sun 8/166:00 am
DSM
-
MDT
1 stop6h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$340
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/3011:01 am
MDT
-
DSM
2 stops7h 25m
American Airlines
Sun 10/46:00 am
DSM
-
MDT
1 stop4h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Tue 7/216:30 am
MDT
-
DSM
1 stop4h 47m
United Airlines
Tue 8/116:00 am
DSM
-
MDT
1 stop6h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/98:17 pm
MDT
-
DSM
1 stop4h 47m
American Airlines
Tue 10/132:01 pm
DSM
-
MDT
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$378
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/125:33 pm
MDT
-
DSM
2 stops17h 36m
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/165:12 pm
DSM
-
MDT
1 stop22h 50m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/21$380
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/135:58 pm
MDT
-
DSM
1 stop24h 19m
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/165:12 pm
DSM
-
MDT
1 stop22h 50m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/22$386

Find flight deals from Harrisburg to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Harrisburg (MDT) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$387
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($121 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Harrisburg to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Harrisburg to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HarrisburgDes Moines

MDT - DSM

MDTDSM

Harrisburg

Thu 9/3

10:40 am-2:16 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Des Moines

Tue 9/8

1:23 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops9h 07m

$314
Quickest round-trip

HarrisburgDes Moines

MDT - DSM

MDTDSM

Harrisburg

Wed 8/26

6:30 am-10:26 am

1 stop4h 56m

Des Moines

Sat 8/29

8:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$389

HarrisburgDes Moines

MDT - DSM

MDTDSM

Harrisburg

Wed 8/19

6:30 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Des Moines

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-2:03 pm

2 stops7h 03m

$394
Cheapest one-way

HarrisburgDes Moines

MDT - DSM

MDTDSM

Harrisburg

Mon 8/17

2:52 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops9h 52m

$314
Quickest one-way

HarrisburgDes Moines

MDT - DSM

MDTDSM

Harrisburg

Mon 8/3

7:45 pm-12:01 am

1 stop5h 16m

$424

HarrisburgDes Moines

MDT - DSM

MDTDSM

Harrisburg

Mon 8/3

5:55 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$456

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/21

Sorted by cheapest first

Compare providers for flights from Harrisburg to Des Moines

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Harrisburg to Des Moines in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Harrisburg-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Harrisburg-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Harrisburg-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Harrisburg-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Harrisburg-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Harrisburg to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Harrisburg with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Harrisburg to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Harrisburg to Des Moines?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harrisburg to Des Moines (average of $308). Flying from Harrisburg to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of $788). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Harrisburg to Des Moines?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Harrisburg to Des Moines flights typically cost between $313 and $538 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $309 on American Airlines (Aug 19-Aug 31).

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 July 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Harrisburg to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,832 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Harrisburg to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Harrisburg to Des Moines?

    United Airlines can get you from Harrisburg to Des Moines in just under 4h 36m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Harrisburg to Des Moines is about 886 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Harrisburg to Des Moines round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Harrisburg to Des Moines round-trip from $248. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $248, and Delta, from $268. You may be able to fly from Harrisburg to Des Moines for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Harrisburg to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Harrisburg to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Harrisburg to Des Moines.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Harrisburg 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Harrisburg to Des Moines?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harrisburg to Des Moines (average of $308). Flying from Harrisburg to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of $788). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Harrisburg to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Harrisburg 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 July 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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