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$295+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Harlingen (DSM - HRL)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — HRL
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Thu 8/6
Thu 8/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Harlingen

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Harlingen
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 July 7, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 9/92:40 pm
DSM
-
HRL
2 stops7h 05m
Southwest
Wed 9/1612:35 pm
HRL
-
DSM
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/3$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 9/94:14 pm
DSM
-
HRL
1 stop6h 34m
American Airlines
Wed 9/1610:45 am
HRL
-
DSM
1 stop4h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/3$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 9/54:13 pm
DSM
-
HRL
1 stop6h 41m
American Airlines
Sat 9/123:35 pm
HRL
-
DSM
1 stop7h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/3$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/174:13 pm
DSM
-
HRL
1 stop6h 41m
American Airlines
Mon 8/246:43 pm
HRL
-
DSM
1 stop4h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/2$397
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/175:40 am
DSM
-
HRL
2 stops10h 25m
Southwest
Mon 8/246:20 am
HRL
-
DSM
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/2$399
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 9/512:10 pm
DSM
-
HRL
2 stops6h 40m
Southwest
Sat 9/127:00 am
HRL
-
DSM
2 stops12h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/3$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 9/96:15 am
DSM
-
HRL
1 stop7h 09m
United Airlines
Wed 9/165:05 am
HRL
-
DSM
2 stops7h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/3$412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Tue 10/66:00 am
DSM
-
HRL
1 stop7h 23m
United Airlines
Wed 10/75:05 am
HRL
-
DSM
2 stops7h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/3$434
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 12/53:00 pm
DSM
-
HRL
1 stop4h 32m
United Airlines
Wed 12/95:16 pm
HRL
-
DSM
1 stop5h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2$485
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 7/185:12 am
DSM
-
HRL
1 stop5h 00m
American Airlines
Wed 7/225:22 pm
HRL
-
DSM
1 stop6h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/3$509

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 July 7, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$295
(Southwest)

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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 July 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Harlingen that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesHarlingen

DSM - HRL

DSMHRL

Des Moines

Mon 8/17

5:40 am-4:05 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Mon 8/24

6:20 am-3:10 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$399

Des MoinesHarlingen

DSM - HRL

DSMHRL

Des Moines

Wed 9/9

6:15 am-1:24 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Wed 9/16

5:05 am-12:32 pm

2 stops7h 27m

$412

Des MoinesHarlingen

DSM - HRL

DSMHRL

Des Moines

Tue 10/6

6:00 am-1:23 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Wed 10/7

5:05 am-12:31 pm

2 stops7h 26m

$434
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesHarlingen

DSM - HRL

DSMHRL

Des Moines

Sat 12/5

3:00 pm-7:32 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Wed 12/9

5:16 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$485

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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 July.
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 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 July 7, 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,944 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Isaac,May 2024

SHV - IAH

Flight from shv was great. My connecting flight was canceled though. Had to stay overnight in airport
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,944 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,944 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Isaac,May 2024

SHV - IAH

Flight from shv was great. My connecting flight was canceled though. Had to stay overnight in airport
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,782 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,944 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Isaac,May 2024

SHV - IAH

Flight from shv was great. My connecting flight was canceled though. Had to stay overnight in airport

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Harlingen. 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 Des Moines to Harlingen?

    Airlines like Southwest and United Airlines fly from Des Moines to Harlingen in about 7h 09m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 16m. 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 $175 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $259. American Airlines is priced at 53% 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Harlingen

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 July 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$175Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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