How long is the flight from Des Moines to Harlingen?

Airlines like United Airlines and Southwest fly from Des Moines to Harlingen in about 7h 03m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 07m. The distance between Des Moines and Harlingen is about 1081 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Harlingen is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $228 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $273. American Airlines is priced at 51% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Harlingen 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 when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Harlingen, 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).

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

When flying from Des Moines to Harlingen, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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$354

One-way flights from Des Moines to Harlingen
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Thu 12/314:01 pm -

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$289

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Round-trip from	$221 (United Airlines)
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Des Moines

Thu 12/31

4:01 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Harlingen Valley Intl

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2:56 pm-9:59 pm

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Harlingen Valley Intl

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4:39 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$221

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Des Moines

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6:55 am-5:05 pm

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6:50 am-1:55 pm

2 stops7h 05m

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Des Moines

Fri 1/1

5:05 am-10:04 am

1 stop4h 59m

Harlingen Valley Intl

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12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$239

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Des Moines

Thu 12/31

5:00 am-1:30 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$251

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Des Moines

Fri 1/1

6:00 am-5:20 pm

2 stops11h 20m

Harlingen Valley Intl

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12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$266

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Des Moines

Sun 11/1

6:00 am-1:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Harlingen Valley Intl

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12:00 am-12:00 am

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$289

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Des Moines

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12:00 am-12:00 am

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Tue 12/15

8:00 am-3:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Harlingen Valley Intl

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5:16 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 14m

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3:00 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

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1 stop4h 59m

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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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

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United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,388 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Asha,Sep 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,388 reviews

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,388 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Asha,Sep 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,181 reviews

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,388 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Asha,Sep 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Harlingen?
Airlines like United Airlines and Southwest fly from Des Moines to Harlingen in about 7h 03m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 07m. The distance between Des Moines and Harlingen is about 1081 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Harlingen round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Harlingen is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $228 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $273. American Airlines is priced at 51% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
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.

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American Airlines	Cheapest$228	Average$322	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$273	Average$396	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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