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$168+ 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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BDL — DSM
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Hartford to Des Moines

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 March 10, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Thu 3/265:34 am
BDL
-
DSM
1 stop5h 12m
Delta
Sat 3/284:25 pm
DSM
-
BDL
1 stop6h 34m
Delta
Deal found 3/5$347
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/296:20 pm
BDL
-
DSM
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Sun 5/35:20 am
DSM
-
BDL
1 stop4h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$362
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Tue 5/54:05 pm
BDL
-
DSM
2 stops7h 05m
Southwest
Thu 5/77:10 pm
DSM
-
BDL
2 stops12h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7$381
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/75:10 pm
BDL
-
DSM
1 stop7h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 4/116:20 am
DSM
-
BDL
1 stop6h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$385
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Tue 4/76:20 pm
BDL
-
DSM
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Sat 4/115:35 am
DSM
-
BDL
2 stops7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7$390
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/297:50 am
BDL
-
DSM
1 stop6h 21m
American Airlines
Sun 5/32:16 pm
DSM
-
BDL
1 stop7h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$392
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Fri 5/156:00 am
BDL
-
DSM
1 stop5h 16m
Delta
Mon 5/185:56 pm
DSM
-
BDL
1 stop4h 39m
Delta
Deal found 3/8$396

Find 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 March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$347
(Delta)

One-way from

$168
(United Airlines)

Popular in

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October

Average price

$367
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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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Hartford to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

HartfordDes Moines

BDL - DSM

BDLDSM

Hartford Bradley Intl

Wed 4/29

6:20 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Des Moines

Sun 5/3

5:20 am-10:35 am

1 stop4h 15m

$362

HartfordDes Moines

BDL - DSM

BDLDSM

Hartford Bradley Intl

Tue 4/7

4:05 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops7h 05m

Des Moines

Sat 4/11

5:35 am-1:55 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$395

HartfordDes Moines

BDL - DSM

BDLDSM

Hartford Bradley Intl

Fri 5/15

6:00 am-10:16 am

1 stop5h 16m

Des Moines

Mon 5/18

5:56 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$396

HartfordDes Moines

BDL - DSM

BDLDSM

Hartford Bradley Intl

Fri 8/21

6:09 am-12:19 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Des Moines

Fri 8/28

1:40 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops9h 17m

$412

HartfordDes Moines

BDL - DSM

BDLDSM

Hartford Bradley Intl

Sun 3/22

6:00 am-1:23 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

8:04 am-6:52 pm

2 stops9h 48m

$441

HartfordDes Moines

BDL - DSM

BDLDSM

Hartford Bradley Intl

Wed 4/29

6:00 am-12:29 pm

2 stops7h 29m

Des Moines

Sun 5/3

5:00 am-2:08 pm

2 stops8h 08m

$446

HartfordDes Moines

BDL - DSM

BDLDSM

Hartford Bradley Intl

Tue 3/31

6:00 am-10:44 am

1 stop5h 44m

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

8:04 am-2:15 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$450

HartfordDes Moines

BDL - DSM

BDLDSM

Hartford Bradley Intl

Fri 6/19

7:32 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Des Moines

Tue 6/23

1:48 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$456
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

HartfordDes Moines

BDL - DSM

BDLDSM

Hartford Bradley Intl

Wed 4/8

5:10 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$168

HartfordDes Moines

BDL - DSM

BDLDSM

Hartford Bradley Intl

Sun 4/5

6:00 am-10:48 am

1 stop5h 48m

$204

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Compare providers for flights from Hartford 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 Hartford to Des Moines in March.
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 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 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 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Hartford with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Hartford to Des Moines

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hartford to Des Moines (average of $201). Flying from Hartford to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of $581). 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.

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 March 10, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Hartford 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,413 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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.

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

    For as low as $362, Southwest can have you in Des Moines from Hartford in 4h 50m. There are 1078 mi between Hartford and Des Moines. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $213. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $233, and American Airlines, from $318. Delta is currently priced 50% 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 American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $158. Users have also found prices from $158 and $193 on Delta 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hartford to Des Moines (average of $201). Flying from Hartford to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of $581). 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$213Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$233Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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