DSM - MDT

$246 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Harrisburg departing on 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Harrisburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Harrisburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$329
Typical prices: $438-$254
United Airlines
Sat 5/23Sat 5/30
DSM - MDT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$246
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/10
DSM - MDT • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $329 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Harrisburg. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $365 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 39m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 36% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg (DSM-MDT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Harrisburg

Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
United Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 12:27 am
DSM
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MDT
4h 37m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 10:27 am
MDT
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DSM
4h 57m
1 stop
$329United Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:07 am
DSM
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MDT
5h 07m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:18 pm
MDT
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DSM
8h 18m
2 stops
$334American Airlines
Wed, Jun 24 - Sat, Jun 27
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 1:50 pm
DSM
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MDT
7h 50m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 9:40 pm
MDT
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DSM
4h 45m
1 stop
$352United Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
Allegiant Air Logo
5:02 pm - 4:50 pm
DSM
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MDT
22h 48m
1 stop
Allegiant Air Logo
11:48 am - 4:59 pm
MDT
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DSM
6h 11m
1 stop
$373Allegiant Air
Thu, May 28 - Sun, May 31
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 11:57 am
DSM
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MDT
4h 42m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 9:46 am
MDT
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DSM
4h 26m
1 stop
$374Delta
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
American Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 12:40 pm
DSM
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MDT
4h 35m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:04 pm - 5:39 pm
MDT
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DSM
4h 35m
1 stop
$388American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:03 pm
DSM
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MDT
7h 03m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 10:11 am
MDT
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DSM
4h 41m
1 stop
$393United Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 10:49 am
DSM
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MDT
4h 49m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 11:28 pm
MDT
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DSM
5h 58m
1 stop
$395American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:03 pm
DSM
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MDT
7h 03m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 10:11 am
MDT
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DSM
4h 41m
1 stop
$403United Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
American Airlines Logo
1:48 pm - 10:09 pm
DSM
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MDT
7h 21m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:18 pm
MDT
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DSM
8h 18m
2 stops
$412American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Harrisburg flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Harrisburg departing in May.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg is October, where tickets cost $248 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $646 and $498 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$246
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 29% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Harrisburg?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Harrisburg was $246 for a one-way ticket and $329 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Des Moines to Harrisburg.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Harrisburg?

    On your way to Harrisburg, you’ll fly out from Des Moines. You’ll be landing at Harrisburg.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Harrisburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Harrisburg, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $503 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $366 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Harrisburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Harrisburg from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Harrisburg with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and MDT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Harrisburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Harrisburg from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Des Moines to Harrisburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Harrisburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Harrisburg? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8467 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
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The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

4.0 OkayBradley, Apr 2026
RDU - ATL
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The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

In ATL they have two sets of departure screens. Follow what is on your airline's departure board - the ATL Airport Authority departure board had completely incorrect details about the gate assignment for my flight, which would have made me miss boarding.

Flight was delayed it was hot while sitting on the plane, one engine was working on the plane until they had to do some jimmy rigging down the runway in order for the other engine to charge up. It was ridiculous

The flight was very good and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

In a world of delays, Delta was on time both ways! Boarding was fast and efficient. Staff was friendly. AND wifi worked.

WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

Flight was delayed, we could have been notified earlier and in a consistent manner. App was not refreshing for another passenger to get the latest flight status. We could have stayed and waited at the hotel instead of waiting at the airport had we known the flight was going to delayed for more than 5 hours. The toilet is too tight, and needs to be cleaned more frequently (every hour). The entertainment screen froze, the touch screen not responding to touch. We were upgraded to comfort, it is more comfortable than regular economy seats.

This wasn't my experience with Delta. It was just the Pegasus flight. Seats were very hard. Staff was kinda rough. Not very nice. Charged me for snacks. For a 4 hour flight I would've expected more.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

They told us yesterday APR21st that they were cleaning the plane and we got delayed. After that they said they didn't had any crew for the flight so they cancelled the flight till next day.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

The flight crew on this leg of my trip was very friendly and pleasant. Every one of them was humorous, as well as helpful and accommodating. This group was BY FAR the best crew I’ve flown with. They deserve kudos.

As we approached Denver, we encountered quite a bit of turbulence. I know this can sometimes be the case as I frequently fly this route but not on American. My gripe: Usually a pilot or co-pilot alerts passengers to the possibility of turbulance ahead of time. This did not occur nor did he communiucate during what was a pretty rough ride.

The flight was on time and the landing was very smooth. The crew and flight attendants were all very friendly and professional.

When I booked my flight a month ago - I selected a seat. That seat was NOT the one I ended up with when I checked into my flight the day before. This is the second time this has occurred. So, I checked my next flight on Wednesday and Thursday and no seat was assigned. Poor, very poor customer service.

Cleared standby and gave up my seat. Terrible policy and boarding experience

Message about flight cancelation was received late due to being in the air. No explanation, just canceled and booked on morning flight. We had to stay in the airport overnight because there was no transportation offered to get to the hotel that AA had available. Actual inflight was fine.

Bag drop was very disorganized in Miami. All main cabin passengers were shunted to just a few lanes and they had an equal number of lanes for first class passengers but there was nobody on those lines. They did nothing to bring the main cab and passengers over to the open lines and they just had employees standing there and doing nothing

Flight boarded from Gate 159B, the farthest gate in the LAX Bradley Terminal. While the flight operated on time, the first class cabin attendant made no recognition of my being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

American Airlines did everything they could with the high Spring Break crowd. I was frustrated to be changed from 1st class to a middle seat at the back of the plane. This has happened before, not sure booking 1st class and paying the extra actually works.

I didn't end up taking this flight. I got up at 4am for a flight that was supposed to board at 6am - at 5:55am you delayed the flight to 10am. The airport is under construction so I switched to a later flight as I wasn't going to sit in the airport for 4 hours. They said the delay was due to the crew needing rest from a flight coming in late the night before - if that was the case then I think you should have delayed the flight much sooner so that passengers wouldn't get up so early and get to the airport to sit and wait.

I very rarely fly American and my experience today reenforces that is the correct decision. While the staff were all very courteous, our flight was first thing in the morning so there was no reason to be delayed, yet appropriate maintenance checks weren’t completed prior to our flight so we were delayed multiple times. Not a great showing, American Airlines.

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