$174+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Harlingen (DSM - HRL)
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DSM — HRL
Sep 3 — Sep 101
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to HarlingenExplore 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 August 4, 2026.
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 August 4, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 8/2612:30 pm -
2 stops9h 15m
Wed 9/21:45 pm -
2 stops7h 15m
Deal found 8/3![Southwest logo]()
$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 8/264:13 pm -
1 stop6h 41m
Wed 9/26:43 pm -
1 stop4h 42m
Deal found 8/3![American Airlines logo]()
$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 9/24:13 pm -
1 stop6h 41m
Tue 9/86:43 pm -
1 stop4h 42m
Deal found 8/3![American Airlines logo]()
$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 8/266:00 am -
2 stops9h 59m
Wed 9/25:18 pm -
1 stop5h 12m
Deal found 8/3![United Airlines logo]()
$384
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 9/26:10 am -
2 stops8h 40m
Tue 9/81:45 pm -
2 stops7h 20m
Deal found 8/3![Southwest logo]()
$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/266:15 am -
1 stop7h 09m
Sat 8/295:18 pm -
1 stop5h 12m
Deal found 7/30![United Airlines logo]()
$419
Best flights from Des Moines to HarlingenDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Harlingen that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 4, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Harlingen that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 4, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 1/56:00 am -
2 stops9h 50m
Sat 1/97:30 am -
2 stops12h 45m
Deal found 8/1![Southwest logo]()
$345
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Mon 1/47:00 am -
1 stop6h 31m
Wed 2/242:00 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Deal found 8/4![Delta logo]()
$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 8/264:13 pm -
1 stop6h 41m
Wed 9/26:43 pm -
1 stop4h 42m
Deal found 8/3![American Airlines logo]()
$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 1/56:15 am -
2 stops9h 19m
Sat 1/95:16 pm -
1 stop5h 14m
Deal found 8/1![United Airlines logo]()
$372
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 9/26:10 am -
2 stops8h 40m
Tue 9/81:45 pm -
2 stops7h 20m
Deal found 8/3![Southwest logo]()
$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/261:35 pm -
2 stops8h 17m
Sat 8/295:18 pm -
1 stop5h 12m
Deal found 7/30![United Airlines logo]()
$424
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to HarlingenDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Harlingen. Data last updated August 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Harlingen. Data last updated August 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 8/206:15 am -
1 stop7h 09m
Thu 8/275:18 pm -
1 stop5h 12m
Deal found 7/30![United Airlines logo]()
$364
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 8/2612:30 pm -
2 stops9h 15m
Wed 9/21:45 pm -
2 stops7h 15m
Deal found 8/3![Southwest logo]()
$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 8/264:13 pm -
1 stop6h 41m
Wed 9/26:43 pm -
1 stop4h 42m
Deal found 8/3![American Airlines logo]()
$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 8/266:00 am -
2 stops9h 59m
Wed 9/25:18 pm -
1 stop5h 12m
Deal found 8/3![United Airlines logo]()
$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/266:15 am -
1 stop7h 09m
Sat 8/295:18 pm -
1 stop5h 12m
Deal found 7/30![United Airlines logo]()
$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 9/24:13 pm -
1 stop6h 41m
Tue 9/86:43 pm -
1 stop4h 42m
Deal found 8/3![American Airlines logo]()
$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 9/26:10 am -
2 stops8h 40m
Tue 9/81:45 pm -
2 stops7h 20m
Deal found 8/3![Southwest logo]()
$402
One-way flights from Des Moines to HarlingenSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Harlingen. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 4, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Harlingen. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 4, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Mon 1/47:00 am -
1 stop6h 31m
Deal found 8/3![Delta logo]()
$174
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Mon 10/195:10 am -
2 stops7h 05m
Deal found 8/3![Southwest logo]()
$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 1/42:01 pm -
2 stops8h 47m
Deal found 7/30![American Airlines logo]()
$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 11/23:15 pm -
3 stops24h 46m
Deal found 7/31![United Airlines logo]()
$336
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Mon 10/193:11 pm -
3 stops24h 48m
Deal found 8/3![United Airlines logo]()
$423
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Mon 1/48:00 am -
3 stops26h 59m
Deal found 8/3![United Airlines logo]()
$450
Find flight deals from Des Moines to Harlingen
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Harlingen (HRL). 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 August 4, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $322 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $174 (Delta) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $501 |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Harlingen 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 August 4, 2026.
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Depart
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Cheapest round-trip
Des MoinesHarlingen
DSM - HRL
DSMHRL
Des Moines
Tue 1/5
6:00 am-3:50 pm
2 stops9h 50m
Harlingen Valley Intl
Sat 1/9
7:30 am-8:15 pm
2 stops12h 45m
$345
Des MoinesHarlingen
DSM - HRL
DSMHRL
Des Moines
Mon 1/4
7:00 am-1:31 pm
1 stop6h 31m
Harlingen Valley Intl
Wed 2/24
2:00 pm-9:24 pm
1 stop7h 24m
$347
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesHarlingen
DSM - HRL
DSMHRL
Des Moines
Wed 8/26
4:13 pm-10:54 pm
1 stop6h 41m
Harlingen Valley Intl
Wed 9/2
6:43 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop4h 42m
$347
Des MoinesHarlingen
DSM - HRL
DSMHRL
Des Moines
Tue 1/5
6:15 am-3:34 pm
2 stops9h 19m
Harlingen Valley Intl
Sat 1/9
5:16 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop5h 14m
$372
Des MoinesHarlingen
DSM - HRL
DSMHRL
Des Moines
Wed 9/2
6:10 am-2:50 pm
2 stops8h 40m
Harlingen Valley Intl
Tue 9/8
1:45 pm-9:05 pm
2 stops7h 20m
$402
Des MoinesHarlingen
DSM - HRL
DSMHRL
Des Moines
Wed 8/26
1:35 pm-9:52 pm
2 stops8h 17m
Harlingen Valley Intl
Sat 8/29
5:18 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop5h 12m
$424
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way
Des MoinesHarlingen
DSM - HRL
DSMHRL
Des Moines
Mon 10/19
6:55 am-1:23 pm
1 stop6h 28m
$174
Des MoinesHarlingen
DSM - HRL
DSMHRL
Des Moines
Mon 1/4
7:00 am-1:31 pm
1 stop6h 31m
$174
Des MoinesHarlingen
DSM - HRL
DSMHRL
Des Moines
Mon 11/2
6:40 am-4:05 pm
2 stops9h 25m
$189
Des MoinesHarlingen
DSM - HRL
DSMHRL
Des Moines
Mon 1/4
8:00 am-10:59 am
3 stops26h 59m
$450
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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Harlingen
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 Des Moines to Harlingen in August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Harlingen flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Harlingen flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Harlingen flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Harlingen 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 Des Moines-Harlingen 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 Harlingen
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Harlingen. 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 Harlingen. Reviews last updated August 4, 2026.
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.
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Food
6.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreIsaac,May 2024
SHV - IAH
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Food
6.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreIsaac,May 2024
SHV - IAH
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Food
6.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreIsaac,May 2024
SHV - IAH
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Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Harlingen. 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 August 4, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$228 | Average$325 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$273 | Average$398 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |