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$159+ Cheap flights from Hartford to Des Moines (BDL - 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 6/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BDL — DSM
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Hartford Bradley Intl to Des Moines are usually found in April or September, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Hartford to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hartford (BDL) 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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$285
(Delta)

One-way from

$159
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$377
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Cheapest flights from Hartford to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hartford to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/156:00 amBDL - DSM
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Wed 7/235:52 pmDSM - BDL
1 stop4h 08mDelta
Deal found 4/29$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 6/76:15 pmBDL - DSM
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/85:32 pmDSM - BDL
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$352
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/156:10 amBDL - DSM
2 stops9h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/236:24 amDSM - BDL
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$370
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/164:50 pmBDL - DSM
2 stops7h 25mSouthwest
Wed 7/235:35 pmDSM - BDL
2 stops13h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$402
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/35:45 amBDL - DSM
3 stops34h 09mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/38:00 amDSM - BDL
2 stops13h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$528

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Hartford 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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Hartford to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Hartford

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Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HartfordDes Moines

BDL - DSM

BDLDSM

Hartford Bradley Intl

Tue 7/15

8:10 am-1:39 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Des Moines

Tue 7/22

5:52 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 08m

$285

HartfordDes Moines

BDL - DSM

BDLDSM

Hartford Bradley Intl

Sat 6/7

6:15 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Des Moines

Sun 6/8

5:32 pm-12:43 am

1 stop6h 11m

$352

HartfordDes Moines

BDL - DSM

BDLDSM

Hartford Bradley Intl

Tue 7/15

6:00 am-10:29 am

1 stop5h 29m

Des Moines

Tue 7/22

3:38 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops7h 21m

$370

HartfordDes Moines

BDL - DSM

BDLDSM

Hartford Bradley Intl

Wed 7/16

4:50 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 7/23

5:35 pm-8:05 am

2 stops13h 30m

$402

HartfordDes Moines

BDL - DSM

BDLDSM

Hartford Bradley Intl

Sat 6/21

6:00 am-10:19 am

1 stop5h 19m

$159

HartfordDes Moines

BDL - DSM

BDLDSM

Hartford Bradley Intl

Fri 7/25

5:28 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$185

HartfordDes Moines

BDL - DSM

BDLDSM

Hartford Bradley Intl

Wed 5/14

1:02 pm-11:39 pm

2 stops11h 37m

$229

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Deals found on 4/29

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Hartford to Des Moines in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 Hartford-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Hartford-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Hartford-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Hartford-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Hartford-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 Hartford to Des Moines

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Hartford to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hartford to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Hartford to Des Moines is 55 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hartford to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Hartford to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BDL to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Hartford to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Hartford to Des Moines in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Hartford to Des Moines, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Hartford to Des Moines round-trip from $285. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $352, and United Airlines, from $370. Delta is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Hartford to Des Moines one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $159. Users have also found prices from $185 and $229 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hartford 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 Hartford to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hartford to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Hartford to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 Hartford to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Hartford 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$286Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$316Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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