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$170+ 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 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BDL
Aug 31 — Sep 71
Mon 8/31
Mon 9/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Hartford

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 1, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 8/241:55 pm
DSM
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BDL
1 stop7h 59m
American Airlines
Thu 8/275:41 pm
BDL
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DSM
1 stop7h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/114:11 pm
DSM
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BDL
1 stop6h 48m
Delta
Mon 9/1412:36 pm
BDL
-
DSM
1 stop5h 43m
Delta
Deal found 7/30$341
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Wed 9/92:29 pm
DSM
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BDL
1 stop7h 27m
American Airlines
Sat 9/1210:42 am
BDL
-
DSM
1 stop5h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/31$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/112:29 pm
DSM
-
BDL
2 stops8h 27m
American Airlines
Mon 9/147:36 pm
BDL
-
DSM
1 stop5h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$346
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/206:00 am
DSM
-
BDL
1 stop6h 28m
American Airlines
Wed 8/265:41 pm
BDL
-
DSM
1 stop7h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$362
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 8/2910:30 am
DSM
-
BDL
2 stops10h 19m
American Airlines
Mon 8/315:41 pm
BDL
-
DSM
1 stop7h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/206:00 am
DSM
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BDL
2 stops7h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 8/263:01 pm
BDL
-
DSM
2 stops7h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$371
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Fri 9/115:40 am
DSM
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BDL
2 stops11h 00m
Southwest
Mon 9/145:50 am
BDL
-
DSM
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/27$374

Find 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 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$339
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$170
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$365
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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 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Hartford that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Wed 9/9

2:29 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops8h 27m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Sat 9/12

10:42 am-3:41 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$344

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Sat 8/29

10:30 am-9:49 pm

2 stops10h 19m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Mon 8/31

5:41 pm-12:20 am

1 stop7h 39m

$367

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Thu 8/20

5:40 am-12:00 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Wed 8/26

5:55 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$375

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Fri 9/25

1:27 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 32m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Mon 9/28

6:05 am-10:31 am

1 stop5h 26m

$380
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Sun 10/18

5:30 am-10:55 am

1 stop4h 25m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Thu 10/22

7:05 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$411

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Fri 9/11

1:35 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Mon 9/14

4:50 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$431

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Sun 8/23

6:00 am-1:42 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Tue 8/25

6:10 am-12:34 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$431
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Thu 8/20

1:21 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$170
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Sat 9/19

5:35 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$170

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Tue 8/18

1:55 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops8h 56m

$175

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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 August.
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-Hartford flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Hartford flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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-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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Hartford from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Hartford (average of $365). Flying from Des Moines to Hartford in March is currently the most expensive (average of $726). 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 August 1, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Hartford, such as Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,497 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

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
7.8
Good
8,497 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,497 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

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
10,062 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,497 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

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
11,845 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,497 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

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 Hartford. 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 Hartford?

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Hartford can take about 5h 20m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $375. 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 United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $253 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $298 and $305 round-trip. These flights start at 49% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Hartford one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $165. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Hartford for a low price.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Hartford (average of $365). Flying from Des Moines to Hartford in March is currently the most expensive (average of $726). 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 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$305Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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