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Cheapest round-trip
$319
Typical prices: $308-$512
Delta
Sun 12/9Wed 12/12
DSM - MDT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$274
Typical prices: $313-$418
American Airlines
Fri 9/7
DSM - MDT • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Harrisburg. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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December
Cheapest • 26% price drop
June
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Top layover airports
Orlando Sanford Intl (SFB)
Cheapest • Avg $365 (round-trip)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Shortest trip • 4h 34m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg (DSM-MDT)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Harrisburg

Wed, Dec 9 - Sun, Dec 13
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:28 amDSM  Des Moines-MDT Harrisburg
4h 28m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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5:05 pm - 8:50 pmMDT  Harrisburg-DSM Des Moines
4h 45m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$319Delta
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:28 amDSM  Des Moines-MDT Harrisburg
4h 28m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 8:50 pmMDT  Harrisburg-DSM Des Moines
4h 45m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$319Delta
Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23
United Airlines Logo
3:22 pm - 8:58 pmDSM  Des Moines-MDT Harrisburg
4h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 10:31 amMDT  Harrisburg-DSM Des Moines
5h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$319United Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 6
American Airlines Logo
7:23 am - 1:34 pmDSM  Des Moines-MDT Harrisburg
5h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:34 am - 1:28 pmMDT  Harrisburg-DSM Des Moines
7h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$319American Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7
American Airlines Logo
1:58 pm - 10:18 pmDSM  Des Moines-MDT Harrisburg
7h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
3:17 pm - 6:54 pmMDT  Harrisburg-DSM Des Moines
4h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$319American Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:33 amDSM  Des Moines-MDT Harrisburg
4h 33m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
12:13 pm - 4:55 pmMDT  Harrisburg-DSM Des Moines
5h 42m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$319Delta
Wed, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 6
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 1:49 pmDSM  Des Moines-MDT Harrisburg
6h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 10:20 amMDT  Harrisburg-DSM Des Moines
4h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$324United Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7
American Airlines Logo
9:27 am - 2:45 pmDSM  Des Moines-MDT Harrisburg
4h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
9:36 am - 6:54 pmMDT  Harrisburg-DSM Des Moines
10h 18m2 stops Philadelphia Chicago O'Hare Intl
$324American Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 15
Allegiant Air Logo
7:57 pm - 5:25 pmDSM  Des Moines-MDT Harrisburg
20h 28m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl
Allegiant Air Logo
9:20 pm - 8:35 amMDT  Harrisburg-DSM Des Moines
12h 15m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl
$362Allegiant Air
Thu, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 17
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8:30 am - 4:39 pmDSM  Des Moines-MDT Harrisburg
7h 09m1 stop Sarasota Bradenton Intl
Allegiant Air Logo
7:32 pm - 3:31 pmMDT  Harrisburg-DSM Des Moines
20h 59m1 stop Punta Gorda
$403Allegiant Air
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Harrisburg flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Harrisburg?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg start at $319. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $308 to $512. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $319 on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Harrisburg?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Harrisburg, it is 32% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 115% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Harrisburg?

  • December is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Harrisburg at $291 round-trip.
  • March ($646) and January ($558) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 121% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Des Moines to Harrisburg flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$274
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 26% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Harrisburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Des Moines to Harrisburg flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Harrisburg?

    Flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Harrisburg (MDT).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg pass through?

    One-stop flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 81% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 3% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 1% of one-stop connections

    Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg?

    On the Des Moines to Harrisburg route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 69%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $268 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $851: a $583 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Des Moines to Harrisburg?

    A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Harrisburg takes 0h 00m, covering 886 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Des Moines to Harrisburg:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Harrisburg?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Des Moines to Harrisburg changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $319 to $1,409. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Des Moines to Harrisburg looking right now?

    One-way fares from Des Moines to Harrisburg are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $353, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Harrisburg?

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 34m, compared with 4h 40m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 11m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What is the time difference between Des Moines and Harrisburg?

    Harrisburg is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Harrisburg Airport (MDT)?

    Harrisburg Airport (MDT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Hertz
    · Alamo
    · Budget
    · Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    · Avis

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Harrisburg flight?

    Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg range from $308 to $512, with an average of $394 over the past 12 months. Anything below $308 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Des Moines to Harrisburg flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $268 - about $583 less than Monday (69% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Harrisburg trip for December. Fares historically average $291 round-trip in that month - typically $355 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

Everything you need to know for your flight from Des Moines to Harrisburg

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Des Moines (DSM)
Harrisburg (MDT)