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$135+ 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 10/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BDL
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
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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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$281
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$135
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$361
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/302:32 pmDSM - BDL
2 stops42h 30mFrontier
Sun 11/210:59 amBDL - DSM
2 stops27h 48mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/146:07 pmDSM - BDL
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/214:02 pmBDL - DSM
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/153:25 pmDSM - BDL
1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/216:00 amBDL - DSM
2 stops11h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 10/307:30 amDSM - BDL
2 stops13h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/21:36 pmBDL - DSM
1 stop19h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/243:30 pmDSM - BDL
1 stop7h 08mDelta
Fri 11/286:05 amBDL - DSM
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 9/15$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 10/2310:41 amDSM - BDL
1 stop30h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/268:31 pmBDL - DSM
2 stops17h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$358
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/39:20 amDSM - BDL
1 stop27h 24mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/78:00 amBDL - DSM
2 stops30h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$366
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/306:05 amDSM - BDL
1 stop5h 04mDelta
Sun 11/27:05 amBDL - DSM
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Deal found 9/16$367
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/95:00 amDSM - BDL
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/135:44 pmBDL - DSM
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/35:25 pmDSM - BDL
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Tue 10/711:25 amBDL - DSM
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Deal found 9/15$382

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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 September 17, 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

Thu 10/30

10:41 am-6:15 pm

1 stop30h 34m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Sun 11/2

1:36 pm-8:34 am

1 stop19h 58m

$281

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

2:32 pm-10:02 am

2 stops42h 30m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Sun 11/2

10:59 am-1:47 pm

2 stops27h 48m

$281

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

3:35 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Wed 1/28

9:55 am-2:33 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$297

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Tue 10/14

6:07 pm-12:08 am

1 stop5h 01m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Tue 10/21

4:02 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$297

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Wed 10/15

3:25 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Tue 10/21

6:00 am-10:32 am

1 stop5h 32m

$297

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Mon 11/24

3:30 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Fri 11/28

6:05 am-10:20 am

1 stop5h 15m

$337

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Fri 10/3

9:20 am-1:44 pm

1 stop27h 24m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Tue 10/7

8:00 am-1:52 pm

2 stops30h 52m

$366

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

6:05 am-12:09 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Sun 11/2

7:05 am-1:28 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$367

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

10:41 am-6:15 pm

1 stop30h 34m

$135

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Sun 10/5

10:41 am-6:15 pm

1 stop30h 34m

$155

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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 September 17, 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
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
8,926 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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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  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Hartford?

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Hartford can take about 5h 01m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $297. The distance from Des Moines to Hartford is about 1078 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $256 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 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

  • 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$256Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$316Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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