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Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg from $205

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Cheap flight deals 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.
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3:07 pm - 10:25 pmDSM-MDT
6h 18m1 stop
6:05 pm - 9:38 pmMDT-DSM
4h 33m1 stop
$205American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 31 - Tue, Oct 1
5:40 pm - 11:42 pmDSM-MDT
5h 02m1 stop
6:05 pm - 10:24 pmMDT-DSM
5h 19m1 stop
$237Delta
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Sat, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 11
5:40 pm - 11:42 pmDSM-MDT
5h 02m1 stop
6:05 pm - 10:24 pmMDT-DSM
5h 19m1 stop
$247Delta
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Sat, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 11
4:02 pm - 12:18 amDSM-MDT
7h 16m1 stop
6:56 pm - 11:37 pmMDT-DSM
5h 41m1 stop
$310American Airlines
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Thu, Jul 11 - Tue, Jul 16
4:02 pm - 10:02 pmDSM-MDT
5h 00m1 stop
8:06 pm - 12:05 amMDT-DSM
4h 59m1 stop
$375American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 19 - Tue, Jun 25
5:56 am - 11:43 amDSM-MDT
4h 47m1 stop
12:33 pm - 9:02 pmMDT-DSM
9h 29m2 stops
$393Delta
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Wed, Jun 19 - Tue, Jun 25
4:02 pm - 10:02 pmDSM-MDT
5h 00m1 stop
6:56 pm - 12:05 amMDT-DSM
6h 09m1 stop
$394American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 20 - Tue, Jun 25
3:19 pm - 9:35 pmDSM-MDT
5h 16m1 stop
6:00 am - 9:47 pmMDT-DSM
16h 47m2 stops
$446United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 31 - Tue, Oct 1
3:19 pm - 9:35 pmDSM-MDT
5h 16m1 stop
6:35 am - 10:30 pmMDT-DSM
16h 55m3 stops
$499United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 31 - Tue, Oct 1
11:30 am - 2:02 pmDSM-MDT
25h 32m2 stops
5:40 pm - 9:44 pmMDT-DSM
5h 04m1 stop
$598United Airlines
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Tue, May 28 - Tue, Jun 4

Flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Des Moines to Harrisburg, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Harrisburg, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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 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 January, where tickets cost $329 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of tickets is $573 and $553 respectively.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Harrisburg from Des Moines were found on American Airlines ($207) and Delta ($248), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on American Airlines ($205) and Delta ($237).

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Low season

April

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$205
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% 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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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 $207 for a one-way ticket and $205 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?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance 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 $498 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $463 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.

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Top 4 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.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10874 reviews
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
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Delayed due to an ill passenger after loading. Not preventable on Delta's part. Was in first class. The seats are becoming worn and detaching from their velcro attachments. Only got snacks on flight. The attendant was not the friendliest.

6.0 GoodJames, Apr 2024TPA - RDU
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Delayed due to an ill passenger after loading. Not preventable on Delta's part. Was in first class. The seats are becoming worn and detaching from their velcro attachments. Only got snacks on flight. The attendant was not the friendliest.

I would fly again the whole experience was great. The only feed back I can give that they don't do that American Airlines does is the crew there is more humorous with boarding and thank their passengers. It makes it more fun to fly with them. I would however fly Delta again.

From Atlanta to Cabo I would have hoped on a plane that size I would have been able to breathe and wiggle my feet a little! The leg room in that plane is non existent and I am only 5”4’. And the air vent either wasn’t working very well or just could not blow air from the ceiling to the seat area as I was suffocating through the entire flight! And please don’t say I would have been more comfortable in first class because I cannot afford those rates and have always travelled Main Cabin without issues !

The pilots were good. Disappointing when planes don't have electrical ports

I liked the piloting of the aircraft. Very disappointed about lack of electrical ports. Also, although a short flight. there was enough time to hand out snacks to comfort + seats as was done for first class.

I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

Made the Atlanta to Pittsburgh trip many times, with Delta no issues

I always fly with Delta. My friends tell me their horror stories of flying with other airlines. I just smile and say, “You should fly Delta”

I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

The net issue I had was with the gate agent. We had added a carryon to our boarding pass when we checked bags. When I got to the boarding gate the agent was rude asking why I had a backpack - I said I added it - even had an orange tag on it. She ripped my tag off and swung her monitor around to show me how she was right- saying it isn’t wasn’t listed - only a checked bag. I explained again that I wasn’t sure what the issue was but I wouldn’t have an orange tag if I hadn’t added it. Then she finally checked my husband’s boarding pass and found that the agent at checkin had added my carryon to his boarding pass instead of mine. She sent me on my way without my orange tag. Was a bit embarrassing for me the tone she used with me assuming I was trying to get away with something.

Gate agent asked if I could switch seats so a family could sit together. Agent moved me to a seat in the front of the plane, no charge. It was easy. The agent did a great job.

Great seat space. However food and drink prices outrageous. Jabbing to pay for a carry on bag or stuck paying at the gate too much.

Every Allegiant Air flight I've ever taken has been delayed. This flight was delayed a full 2 hours. It was excuse after excuse after excuse. It was a flight from southern Florida. They made us board the plane on time, but made us wait for 2 hours on the tarmac. Because the engines were kept shut off, so was the air conditioning. One can only imagine how hot the air was in the cabin over those 2 hours on the tarmac, while in the hot Florida sun. Just terrible.

Actually, for the price, I'm willing to put up with a little discomfort (upright chairs) and at times inconveniences (like any airline), lack of entertainment (I can bring my own). My flight was non stop and smooth. I would fly this route again.

The flight was delayed 6 hours and we were only offered an $8 food credit. My husband stood in line to get the credit for 45 minutes and when he got close to the end of the line the computers went down.

Worst ever! Flight cancelled supposedly for weather even though we k ow of many others who flew into Bangor same time no problem. At the airport there was no customer service at all just refund and no possibility of rebook for 3-4 days. Aweful won’t fly with them again!!

It’s a budget airline so adjust expectations accordingly. Nothing is without a fee but such is necessary for tickets to remain so affordable.

No complaints. It’s a budget airline so can’t expect any frills.

My TSA number was missing from my ticket which shouldn’t have happened since it’s in my file. The on board flight attendant who was a male, did not want to help me put my luggage in the overhead bin and made a very rude comment and was very unpleasant. The good… the woman who fixed my ticket with the TSA number was excellent and I had extra legroom which was perfect.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

Crew were fine, drinks and snacks were as well but we were delayed for around 2 hrs which made our entry into Mexico delayed as well with the influx of arrivals at the same time. Sort of wasted our first day of vacation. We left Pittsburgh at 630am and did not arrive in Mexico until late dinner time.

There was a group of school age passengers that were very loud and unruly with their chaperones were no where to be found.

Boarding was unorganized. They expected passengers to ask people to move their assigned seat they paid for in order to sit together. The seats even in comfort are smaller than other airlines and the flight attendants appeared not to be well prepared

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

Too bad that first class seats do not recline significantly causing discomfort

The flight was great but board was a nightmare. The gate was changed 4 times during the layover period

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Was as expected. Good leg room on planes - much appreciated.

I don’t think the flight attendants are happy. They do not seem to be friendly or welcoming.

Smaller, regional aircraft limits amount of overhead luggage space. At least there were jetways at both BNA and PHL. First class food service was minimal with the usual assortment of packaged snacks (nothing creative) and no handiwipes. American tries to turn around aircraft too quickly without enough time to clean the planes. WIFI service did not include TV programming.

6 plus hour delay with no explanation. No wheelchairs to transport us on arrival. Very disappointed.

Food choice is limited, entertainment better than average, seat leg room terrible

While I received notice that AA 478 was delayed, the flight departed PHX and arrived PHL more than two hours late. The first class cabin service was mediocre; there were no pre-departure beverages offered; there were no warm mixed nuts served with cocktails; there was no personal greeting to me as an Executive Platinum member by the first class flight attendant. While the flight operated safely, its arrival at 0219 in the morning in PHL ended a very long day. I do not feel that American provided first class service.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Des Moines to Harrisburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/20Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 00mDSM-MDT
$207
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2 stopsDelta
9h 46mDSM-MDT
$248

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/3Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 22mDSM-MDT
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 16mMDT-DSM
$544
5/3Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 44mDSM-MDT
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
16h 57mMDT-DSM
$597
5/3Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 35mDSM-MDT
5/9Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 11mMDT-DSM
$944

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Des Moines - Harrisburg Flights

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Des Moines (DSM)United States

Destination:

Harrisburg (MDT)United States

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Harrisburg - Des Moines

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