How long is the flight from Des Moines to Hartford?

A quick flight from Des Moines to Hartford can take about 4h 40m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $307. 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 $298 and $312 round-trip. These flights start at 29% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Hartford ranges from 3.1 - 4.1 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.1 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Hartford when rainfall is around 3.1 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Hartford, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Hartford?

Before booking your flight from Des Moines to Hartford check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, United Airlines or Delta.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to BDL?

When flying from Des Moines to Hartford, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Hartford
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Thu 12/258:00 amDSM - BDL

1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/15:04 pmBDL - DSM

1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$321

Thu 12/256:40 amDSM - BDL

1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/16:00 amBDL - DSM

1 stop13h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$323

Thu 12/2511:15 amDSM - BDL

1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/35:04 pmBDL - DSM

1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$384

Tue 12/308:00 amDSM - BDL

1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/25:04 pmBDL - DSM

1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$487

Fri 12/268:00 amDSM - BDL

1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/15:04 pmBDL - DSM

1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$489

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Tue 1/136:00 amDSM - BDL

1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/204:14 pmBDL - DSM

1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$307

Tue 1/133:35 pmDSM - BDL

1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/204:46 pmBDL - DSM

1 stop6h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$307

Tue 2/176:50 amDSM - BDL

1 stop6h 05mDelta

Thu 2/191:00 pmBDL - DSM

1 stop4h 57mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$372

Thu 1/88:30 amDSM - BDL

1 stop12h 57mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/116:00 amBDL - DSM

2 stops38h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$393

Thu 1/88:00 amDSM - BDL

1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/114:46 pmBDL - DSM

1 stop6h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$389

Thu 1/12:07 pmDSM - BDL

1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/612:16 pmBDL - DSM

1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$424

Mon 1/53:14 pmDSM - BDL

1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/79:55 amBDL - DSM

2 stops11h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$415

Tue 2/178:00 amDSM - BDL

2 stops9h 49mUnited Airlines

Thu 2/193:00 pmBDL - DSM

2 stops9h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$442

Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Hartford
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Thu 12/258:00 amDSM - BDL

1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/15:04 pmBDL - DSM

1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$321

Thu 12/256:40 amDSM - BDL

1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/16:00 amBDL - DSM

1 stop13h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$323

Thu 12/2511:15 amDSM - BDL

1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/35:04 pmBDL - DSM

1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$384

Thu 1/88:30 amDSM - BDL

1 stop12h 57mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/116:00 amBDL - DSM

2 stops38h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$393

Thu 1/88:00 amDSM - BDL

2 stops10h 14mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/116:00 amBDL - DSM

2 stops9h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$399

Tue 1/133:35 pmDSM - BDL

1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/204:46 pmBDL - DSM

1 stop6h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$307

Tue 1/1311:42 amDSM - BDL

2 stops10h 01mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/204:14 pmBDL - DSM

1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$381

One-way flights from Des Moines to Hartford
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Hartford. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Thu 12/253:14 pmDSM - BDL

2 stops7h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$146

Sat 1/107:40 amDSM - BDL

1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$169

Mon 2/25:16 pmDSM - BDL

1 stop5h 39mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$176

Wed 12/318:00 amDSM - BDL

1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$181

Mon 2/211:09 amDSM - BDL

3 stops30h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$196

Sat 1/101:35 pmDSM - BDL

2 stops9h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$214

Mon 2/23:35 pmDSM - BDL

1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$216

Wed 12/2412:56 pmDSM - BDL

1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$242

Mon 12/223:14 pmDSM - BDL

1 stop5h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$309

Mon 12/296:15 amDSM - BDL

1 stop4h 44mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$330

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$307 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$146 (United Airlines)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$469

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Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop4h 40m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Tue 1/20

4:14 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$307

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Tue 1/13

3:35 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Tue 1/20

4:46 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$307

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

6:50 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Thu 2/19

1:00 pm-4:57 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$372

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Thu 1/8

8:00 am-2:22 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Sun 1/11

4:46 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$389

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Thu 1/8

8:30 am-10:27 pm

1 stop12h 57m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Sun 1/11

6:00 am-7:22 pm

2 stops38h 22m

$393

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Mon 1/5

3:14 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Wed 1/7

9:55 am-8:34 pm

2 stops11h 39m

$415

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Thu 1/1

2:07 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Tue 1/6

12:16 pm-4:24 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$424

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

8:00 am-6:49 pm

2 stops9h 49m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Thu 2/19

3:00 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops9h 43m

$442

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Sat 1/10

1:16 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$169

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Mon 2/2

5:16 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$176

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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.

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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 $556). 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

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

8,005 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,054 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

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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 4h 40m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $307. 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 $298 and $312 round-trip. These flights start at 29% 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 $556). 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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Delta	Cheapest$296	Average$377	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$298	Average$461	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$312	Average$378	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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