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$214+ 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 11/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BDL
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$327
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$214
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$473
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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 October 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/46:50 amDSM - BDL
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Thu 12/185:23 amBDL - DSM
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Deal found 10/27$327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/185:52 pmDSM - BDL
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Wed 11/198:00 amBDL - DSM
1 stop6h 32mDelta
Deal found 10/28$337
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/205:55 pmDSM - BDL
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Sat 1/175:40 amBDL - DSM
1 stop4h 56mDelta
Deal found 10/28$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/192:59 pmDSM - BDL
1 stop7h 57mDelta
Sun 1/185:40 amBDL - DSM
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Deal found 10/28$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/1810:21 amDSM - BDL
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Thu 11/206:05 amBDL - DSM
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 10/28$382
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Thu 12/46:15 amDSM - BDL
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Thu 12/182:00 pmBDL - DSM
2 stops10h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 10/27$433
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/175:52 pmDSM - BDL
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Thu 11/208:00 amBDL - DSM
1 stop6h 32mDelta
Deal found 10/28$447
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Fri 12/195:30 amDSM - BDL
2 stops12h 50mSouthwest
Sat 1/176:10 amBDL - DSM
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 10/28$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/189:01 amDSM - BDL
2 stops13h 58mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/206:10 amBDL - DSM
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$467
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Mon 11/173:45 pmDSM - BDL
1 stop27h 21mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/208:27 pmBDL - DSM
2 stops23h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$477

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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 October 30, 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 12/4

6:50 am-2:12 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Thu 12/18

5:23 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 22m

$327

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Tue 11/18

5:52 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Wed 11/19

8:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$337

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Fri 12/19

5:45 am-11:46 am

1 stop5h 01m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Sat 1/17

5:14 am-12:46 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$349

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Sat 12/20

5:55 pm-12:01 am

1 stop5h 06m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Sat 1/17

5:40 am-9:36 am

1 stop4h 56m

$349

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Sat 12/20

5:55 pm-12:01 am

1 stop5h 06m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Sun 1/18

5:40 am-11:24 am

1 stop6h 44m

$349

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Fri 12/19

2:59 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Sun 1/18

5:40 am-11:24 am

1 stop6h 44m

$359

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Tue 11/18

10:21 am-4:27 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Thu 11/20

6:05 am-10:20 am

1 stop5h 15m

$382

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Wed 11/19

5:52 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Thu 11/20

6:05 am-10:20 am

1 stop5h 15m

$382

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Mon 11/17

5:52 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Thu 11/20

8:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$447

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Fri 12/19

5:30 am-7:20 pm

2 stops12h 50m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Sat 1/17

6:10 am-12:40 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$449

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Hartford

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 Hartford in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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-Hartford flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Hartford flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Hartford flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Hartford flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Hartford 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 Hartford

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Hartford (average of $96). Flying from Des Moines to Hartford in December is currently the most expensive (average of $478). 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.

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 October 30, 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
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,035 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $349. 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 $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.

  • 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.

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

    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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Hartford (average of $96). Flying from Des Moines to Hartford in December is currently the most expensive (average of $478). 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$296Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$316Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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