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$148+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Hartford (DSM - BDL)

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 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BDL
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Hartford

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Hartford (BDL). 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 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$257
(Delta)

One-way from

$148
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$382
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Hartford
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Hartford. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Tue 9/165:25 pmDSM - BDL
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Wed 9/247:00 amBDL - DSM
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Deal found 8/13$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/161:10 pmDSM - BDL
1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/246:00 amBDL - DSM
2 stops9h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$262
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 10/811:31 amDSM - BDL
1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/146:00 amBDL - DSM
2 stops9h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/273:00 pmDSM - BDL
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Sat 10/45:35 amBDL - DSM
1 stop5h 05mDelta
Deal found 8/12$295
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/168:25 amDSM - BDL
2 stops11h 55mSouthwest
Wed 9/246:00 amBDL - DSM
2 stops6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 8/13$311
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/265:38 pmDSM - BDL
1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/37:34 pmBDL - DSM
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2811:23 amDSM - BDL
1 stop5h 36mDelta
Sun 8/316:00 amBDL - DSM
1 stop5h 07mDelta
Deal found 8/12$343
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Thu 9/411:35 amDSM - BDL
1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/84:53 pmBDL - DSM
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$375
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sat 9/2711:31 amDSM - BDL
1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/46:00 amBDL - DSM
2 stops9h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$380

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Hartford 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 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Hartford that are best for you.

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Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Wed 10/8

2:13 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Tue 10/14

6:10 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 16m

$257

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Tue 9/16

3:50 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Wed 9/24

4:06 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$257

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Tue 9/16

5:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Wed 9/24

7:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$257

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Tue 9/16

1:10 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Wed 9/24

6:00 am-2:20 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$262

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Wed 10/8

11:31 am-5:32 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Tue 10/14

6:00 am-2:23 pm

2 stops9h 23m

$292

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Sat 10/18

3:53 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Sat 10/25

7:10 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 15m

$295

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Sat 9/27

3:00 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Sat 10/4

5:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop5h 05m

$295

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Tue 9/16

8:25 am-9:20 pm

2 stops11h 55m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Wed 9/24

6:00 am-11:25 am

2 stops6h 25m

$311

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Mon 9/15

5:25 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Fri 9/19

5:08 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$311

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Thu 8/28

11:23 am-5:59 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Sun 8/31

6:00 am-10:07 am

1 stop5h 07m

$343

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Reviews of airlines servicing Hartford

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hartford. 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 Hartford. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Hartford, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Hartford is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $296 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $316 and $316 round-trip. These flights start at 28% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Hartford (average of $287). Flying from Des Moines to Hartford in December is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 Hartford

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Hartford. 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 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$296Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$316Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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