DSM - MDT

$183 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 9/10. 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
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$309
Typical prices: $323-$428
American Airlines
Fri 7/31Sun 8/2
DSM - MDT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$183
Allegiant Air
Thu 9/10
DSM - MDT • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $309 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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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 38m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 39% 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

Fri, Jul 31 - Sun, Aug 2
American Airlines Logo
6:33 pm - 12:22 am
DSM
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MDT
4h 49m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 12:01 am
MDT
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DSM
5h 16m
1 stop
$309American Airlines
Sat, Jul 18 - Sat, Jul 25
Delta Logo
5:32 pm - 11:09 pm
DSM
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MDT
4h 37m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 9:45 am
MDT
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DSM
4h 25m
1 stop
$354Delta
Fri, Jul 31 - Sun, Aug 2
American Airlines Logo
6:33 pm - 12:22 am
DSM
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MDT
4h 49m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 12:01 am
MDT
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DSM
5h 16m
1 stop
$378American Airlines
Sun, Jul 26 - Fri, Jul 31
Allegiant Air Logo
3:59 pm - 4:52 pm
DSM
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MDT
23h 53m
1 stop
Allegiant Air Logo
11:37 am - 4:40 pm
MDT
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DSM
6h 03m
1 stop
$382Allegiant Air
Wed, Jul 15 - Mon, Jul 20
American Airlines Logo
6:11 am - 2:00 pm
DSM
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MDT
6h 49m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 12:01 am
MDT
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DSM
5h 16m
1 stop
$388American Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
United Airlines Logo
11:32 am - 4:52 pm
DSM
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MDT
4h 20m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:18 pm
MDT
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DSM
6h 48m
1 stop
$389United Airlines
Wed, Jul 15 - Mon, Jul 20
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 2:00 pm
DSM
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MDT
8h 00m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 12:01 am
MDT
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DSM
5h 16m
1 stop
$393American Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
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 - 12:18 pm
MDT
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DSM
6h 48m
1 stop
$394United Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
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 - 4:19 pm
MDT
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DSM
10h 49m
2 stops
$399United Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11
Allegiant Air Logo
8:49 am - 8:26 pm
DSM
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MDT
10h 37m
1 stop
Allegiant Air Logo
5:14 pm - 10:27 am
MDT
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DSM
18h 13m
1 stop
$416Allegiant Air
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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 July.

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$183
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Harrisburg was $183 for a one-way ticket and $309 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 $518 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $397 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8420 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
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Flight got canceled 4 times, missed my connecting flight due to delays, have to wait to go home tomorrow

2.0 MediocreChelsea, Jun 2026
DAL - ATL
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Flight got canceled 4 times, missed my connecting flight due to delays, have to wait to go home tomorrow

Third flight in two months where the crew was not there. Comfort seating does not guarantee overhead bin space. Passengers with children are allowed on the plane first - if you are flying to and from Orlando, this means half the plane has boarded before you get on. And somehow all the bin space is taken up. 3 out of 5 flights have had issues with equipment or procedure. Some of these instances caused the flight to be delayed because of a "nuisance" light. One time it was a bag that had been brought on board but did not belong to anyone so we had to return to the gate. Last night we were told the "AC" on the plane doesn't work well and we're 10th for take off- because the crew was late - and that it will get cool when we're in the air. Not sure if this is usual, but I didn't think flight crew could jump seat in first class. Movie and TV selection has not been refreshed for several months- flying one to two round trips each month easily exhausts the list of content.

Great experience nice pilot very soft and easy landing and take off

We sat on the runway for over an hour before departure. That was unwelcome.

Horrible. Faucet in sink not working, wifi not working. Didn’t bring food or snacks

Flight was delayed before take off and at landing. Baggage took 20 minutes. Flight crew would not serve full soft drink and had to ask multiple times before receiving water.

From checking to boarding, it was a seamless experience. The service agents were so helpful. The flight crew was so pleasant.

Gate agent showed up 20 minutes before boarding and was not at all friendly. Had to take this flight due to the one on the day before being cancelled and any later options were already full with long standby lists. Despite having paid for Delta Comfort seats, Delta did not allow me (or anyone) to choose their seat. The agent assigned them for everyone just prior to boarding. Self seat selection was allowed on the original flight. Flight staff was great - very friendly.

Flight attendants were great. Cheerful, upbeat and friendly. Jet, in particular, was fantastic.

I have Precheck. Flew HPN to DEN and return this past weekend. Delta didn't attach my Precheck number to this trip. So it was waiting in general line especially in Denver. Unavailable.

They delayed the flight 3 hours because it wasn't full they moved us to 5 different gates probably the worst airline ever not even spirit is this bad.

Very easy ! Use the kiosk and bag drop and right to security within 10 min

Checking bag at terminal was horrible. No agents to check us in and only 1 kiosk working. Boarding went ok. Crew onboard was very scattered rained. Missed our row while serving and then didn’t see them hardly again.

Crew was amazing, takeoff wonderful. The bathroom was disgusting from before takeoff the odor made the flight uncomfortable as you could smell the bathroom from the center of the plane where we were sitting. Smelled like raw sewage. My daughter was throwing up as we landed due to the smell and horrible turbulence as we approached Newark.

Airline tickets are not cheap. You expect reliable competent service. Thanks to canceled flights and botched transfers we arrived at our destination two days late. This is not acceptable

Horrible! Several delays and then was cancelled! I spent over 24 hours in the airport and was unable to get a hotel or food voucher.

The entertainment is a bit limited, it would be better if they added some games to play besides the movies and tv shows. But the seats are comfortable and the crew is polite

This planes staff was top tier. Everything went great and had a great flight home.

Food was great. Staff was phenomenal. Seats were a bit hard and could use a lot more entertainment options as far as movies to choose from. WiFi was good. Overall great trip.

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

The seats. The seat in front of me was awful and when the guy sat down, it flew back and hit my head when I was putting my backpack under the seat, It didn't make for a pleasant experience,

Cancelled flight. Still waiting to get home for grand daughter’s graduation .

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

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.

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