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$194+ 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
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$317
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$194
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$406
From Des Moines to Hartford Bradley Intl
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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 July 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 8/73:48 pmDSM - BDL
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/115:44 pmBDL - DSM
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 9/308:15 amDSM - BDL
2 stops9h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/75:00 pmBDL - DSM
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/155:25 pmDSM - BDL
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Mon 8/186:00 amBDL - DSM
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Deal found 7/1$347
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/71:55 pmDSM - BDL
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Mon 8/111:55 pmBDL - DSM
2 stops9h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$377
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/73:44 pmDSM - BDL
2 stops22h 29mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/114:08 pmBDL - DSM
3 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$493

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Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Thu 8/7

3:48 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Mon 8/11

5:44 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$317

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Tue 9/30

8:15 am-6:52 pm

2 stops9h 37m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Tue 10/7

5:00 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$322

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Fri 8/15

5:25 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Mon 8/18

6:00 am-10:18 am

1 stop5h 18m

$347

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Thu 8/7

1:55 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Mon 8/11

1:55 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$377

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Thu 8/7

3:44 pm-3:13 pm

2 stops22h 29m

Hartford Bradley Intl

Mon 8/11

4:08 pm-3:48 pm

3 stops24h 40m

$493

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Sat 11/22

4:26 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$194

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Fri 8/15

3:38 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$229

Des MoinesHartford

DSM - BDL

DSMBDL

Des Moines

Mon 7/21

6:05 am-12:05 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$359

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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 July 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Hartford, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,858 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $317 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $322 and $347 round-trip. These flights start at 21% 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 American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $194. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, 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.

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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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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