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$183+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg (DSM - MDT)

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 10/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MDT
Jul 15 — Jul 221
Wed 7/15
Wed 7/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Harrisburg

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Harrisburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 15, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Fri 8/75:41 am
DSM
-
MDT
1 stop7h 17m
American Airlines
Wed 8/196:15 am
MDT
-
DSM
1 stop7h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/14$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/16:00 am
DSM
-
MDT
1 stop6h 34m
United Airlines
Sat 7/185:55 pm
MDT
-
DSM
1 stop4h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/12$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 8/215:30 pm
DSM
-
MDT
1 stop4h 51m
Delta
Sun 8/2312:22 pm
MDT
-
DSM
1 stop5h 49m
Delta
Deal found 6/14$354
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/103:52 pm
DSM
-
MDT
1 stop16h 43m
Allegiant Air
Mon 7/1311:37 am
MDT
-
DSM
1 stop6h 03m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/11$356
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 6/236:02 am
DSM
-
MDT
1 stop6h 58m
American Airlines
Tue 6/307:08 pm
MDT
-
DSM
1 stop6h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/11$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 7/316:33 pm
DSM
-
MDT
1 stop4h 49m
American Airlines
Sun 8/27:45 pm
MDT
-
DSM
1 stop5h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/11$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/291:10 pm
DSM
-
MDT
1 stop6h 43m
United Airlines
Wed 9/25:54 pm
MDT
-
DSM
1 stop4h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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
DSM
-
MDT
2 stops7h 03m
United Airlines
Sat 8/296:30 am
MDT
-
DSM
2 stops10h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/14$399
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/118:28 am
DSM
-
MDT
1 stop6h 56m
Allegiant Air
Thu 10/159:20 pm
MDT
-
DSM
1 stop12h 15m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/12$406

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Harrisburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Harrisburg (MDT). 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 June 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$183
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$396
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($143 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg 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 June 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesHarrisburg

DSM - MDT

DSMMDT

Des Moines

Wed 7/1

6:00 am-1:34 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Harrisburg

Sat 7/18

5:55 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$324
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesHarrisburg

DSM - MDT

DSMMDT

Des Moines

Fri 7/31

6:33 pm-12:22 am

1 stop4h 49m

Harrisburg

Sun 8/2

7:45 pm-12:01 am

1 stop5h 16m

$378

Des MoinesHarrisburg

DSM - MDT

DSMMDT

Des Moines

Sat 8/29

1:10 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Harrisburg

Wed 9/2

5:54 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$389

Des MoinesHarrisburg

DSM - MDT

DSMMDT

Des Moines

Wed 8/26

11:32 am-4:52 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Harrisburg

Sat 8/29

6:30 am-12:18 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$389

Des MoinesHarrisburg

DSM - MDT

DSMMDT

Des Moines

Tue 6/23

5:00 am-2:00 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Harrisburg

Tue 6/30

7:08 pm-12:35 am

1 stop6h 27m

$438
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesHarrisburg

DSM - MDT

DSMMDT

Des Moines

Fri 10/30

8:59 am-11:43 am

1 stop25h 44m

$183
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesHarrisburg

DSM - MDT

DSMMDT

Des Moines

Fri 10/30

5:00 am-1:49 pm

2 stops7h 49m

$274

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Deals found on 6/15

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg

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 Harrisburg in June.
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-Harrisburg flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Harrisburg flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Harrisburg flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Harrisburg 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-Harrisburg 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 Des Moines to Harrisburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Harrisburg from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Harrisburg

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Harrisburg (average of $258). Flying from Des Moines to Harrisburg in March is currently the most expensive (average of $646). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Harrisburg?

Reviews of airlines servicing Harrisburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Harrisburg. 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 Harrisburg. Reviews last updated June 15, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Des Moines to Harrisburg by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,830 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,660 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Des Moines to Harrisburg in about 4h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 886 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 Harrisburg round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Harrisburg, with prices starting at $219. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $246 and $248, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Harrisburg flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Harrisburg (average of $258). Flying from Des Moines to Harrisburg in March is currently the most expensive (average of $646). 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 Des Moines to Harrisburg

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg. 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 June 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$219Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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