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

There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Harlingen, Texas in 5h 30m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1081 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Harlingen, Texas round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Harlingen, Texas round-trip from $233. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Harlingen, Texas ranges from 1.1 - 5.2 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Harlingen, Texas when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Harlingen, Texas, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

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

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Harlingen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

Tue 12/303:28 pmDSM - HRL

1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/66:44 pmHRL - DSM

1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$439

Tue 12/306:46 pmDSM - HRL

2 stops16h 27mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/69:20 amHRL - DSM

1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$575

Wed 12/245:07 amDSM - HRL

1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/25:34 amHRL - DSM

1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$858

Wed 12/245:06 pmDSM - HRL

2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/25:00 amHRL - DSM

2 stops9h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$894

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Fri 2/65:51 pmDSM - HRL

1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines

Tue 2/1011:06 amHRL - DSM

1 stop4h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$255

Wed 1/73:04 pmDSM - HRL

1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/147:00 amHRL - DSM

1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$331

Fri 1/304:00 pmDSM - HRL

1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines

Fri 2/66:02 amHRL - DSM

1 stop4h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$258

Sat 1/243:04 pmDSM - HRL

1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/285:25 pmHRL - DSM

1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$331

Fri 1/2311:42 amDSM - HRL

2 stops11h 39mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/2911:06 amHRL - DSM

1 stop4h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$323

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Wed 1/711:30 amDSM - HRL

2 stops10h 29mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/149:20 amHRL - DSM

2 stops11h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$375

Thu 1/154:00 pmDSM - HRL

1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/186:02 amHRL - DSM

1 stop4h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$329

Fri 1/235:51 pmDSM - HRL

1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/2911:06 amHRL - DSM

1 stop4h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$259

Sat 1/243:04 pmDSM - HRL

1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/285:25 pmHRL - DSM

1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$331

Fri 1/304:00 pmDSM - HRL

1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines

Fri 2/66:02 amHRL - DSM

1 stop4h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$258

One-way flights from Des Moines to Harlingen
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Tue 1/63:04 pmDSM - HRL

1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$126

Tue 1/611:42 amDSM - HRL

2 stops11h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$151

Tue 3/107:00 amDSM - HRL

1 stop8h 12mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$290

Tue 3/108:00 amDSM - HRL

2 stops13h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$410

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Round-trip from	$255 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$126 (United Airlines)
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$441

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Des MoinesHarlingen

DSM - HRL

DSMHRL

Des Moines

Fri 2/6

5:51 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Tue 2/10

11:06 am-3:15 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$255

Des MoinesHarlingen

DSM - HRL

DSMHRL

Des Moines

Fri 1/30

4:00 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Fri 2/6

6:02 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 48m

$258

Des MoinesHarlingen

DSM - HRL

DSMHRL

Des Moines

Fri 1/23

11:42 am-11:21 pm

2 stops11h 39m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Thu 1/29

11:06 am-3:15 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$323

Des MoinesHarlingen

DSM - HRL

DSMHRL

Des Moines

Wed 1/7

3:04 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Wed 1/14

7:00 am-2:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$331

Des MoinesHarlingen

DSM - HRL

DSMHRL

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

3:04 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Wed 1/28

5:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$331

Des MoinesHarlingen

DSM - HRL

DSMHRL

Des Moines

Tue 1/6

3:04 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$126

Des MoinesHarlingen

DSM - HRL

DSMHRL

Des Moines

Tue 1/6

11:42 am-11:21 pm

2 stops11h 39m

$151

Des MoinesHarlingen

DSM - HRL

DSMHRL

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

7:00 am-3:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$290

Des MoinesHarlingen

DSM - HRL

DSMHRL

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

8:00 am-9:56 pm

2 stops13h 56m

$410

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Deals found on 12/15

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Harlingen, Texas 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 Des Moines-Harlingen, Texas flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Harlingen, Texas?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Harlingen, Texas (average of $150). Flying from Des Moines to Harlingen, Texas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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 DSM to HRL?

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Harlingen, Texas in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Harlingen

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to Harlingen 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.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,054 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability

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How long is the flight from Des Moines to Harlingen, Texas?
There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Harlingen, Texas in 5h 30m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1081 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Harlingen, Texas round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Harlingen, Texas round-trip from $233. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Harlingen that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Harlingen flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Harlingen?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Harlingen.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Harlingen?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Harlingen 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 Des Moines to Harlingen, Texas?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Harlingen, Texas (average of $150). Flying from Des Moines to Harlingen, Texas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Harlingen

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$233	Average$362	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$278	Average$477	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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