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Cheapest round-trip
$339
Typical prices: $353-$558
Delta
Tue 12/4Thu 12/6
DSM - MDT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$277
Typical prices: $292-$418
Allegiant Air
Wed 1/3
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 • 13% price drop
June
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Top layover airports
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $475 (round-trip)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Shortest trip • 4h 39m (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

Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 6
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5:29 pm - 11:10 pmDSM  Des Moines-MDT Harrisburg
4h 41m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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6:00 am - 10:53 amMDT  Harrisburg-DSM Des Moines
5h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$339Delta
Wed, Apr 21 - Sun, Apr 25
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11:30 am - 6:40 pmDSM  Des Moines-MDT Harrisburg
6h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:30 am - 12:22 pmMDT  Harrisburg-DSM Des Moines
6h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$339United Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 13
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3:20 pm - 8:54 pmDSM  Des Moines-MDT Harrisburg
4h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:17 am - 12:30 pmMDT  Harrisburg-DSM Des Moines
7h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$339United Airlines
Wed, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 23
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1:05 pm - 7:25 pmDSM  Des Moines-MDT Harrisburg
5h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:07 am - 10:47 amMDT  Harrisburg-DSM Des Moines
5h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$339United Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22
Delta Logo
6:13 am - 11:29 amDSM  Des Moines-MDT Harrisburg
4h 16m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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6:00 am - 10:44 amMDT  Harrisburg-DSM Des Moines
5h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$369Delta
Wed, Apr 21 - Sun, Apr 25
American Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 9:41 pmDSM  Des Moines-MDT Harrisburg
8h 41m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Boston Logan Intl
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6:40 am - 1:46 pmMDT  Harrisburg-DSM Des Moines
8h 06m2 stops Philadelphia Chicago O'Hare Intl
$414American Airlines
Thu, Apr 22 - Sun, Apr 25
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8:56 am - 4:06 pmDSM  Des Moines-MDT Harrisburg
6h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:38 am - 11:30 amMDT  Harrisburg-DSM Des Moines
6h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$493American Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Mon, Dec 28
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5:30 am - 2:42 pmDSM  Des Moines-MDT Harrisburg
8h 12m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Philadelphia
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5:00 am - 9:12 amMDT  Harrisburg-DSM Des Moines
5h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$532American Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29
Delta Logo
2:59 pm - 11:50 pmDSM  Des Moines-MDT Harrisburg
7h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:09 pm - 4:49 pmMDT  Harrisburg-DSM Des Moines
5h 40m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$598Delta
Thu, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 14
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5:15 pm - 11:38 pmDSM  Des Moines-MDT Harrisburg
5h 23m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:10 am - 9:24 amMDT  Harrisburg-DSM Des Moines
4h 14m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$732Delta
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 with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg typically range from $353 to $558. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $339, on Delta.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Harrisburg. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 109% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Harrisburg?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Harrisburg at $353 round-trip.
•March ($646) and September ($592) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 83% 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

January

Cheapest flight

$277
Beat the crowds with an average 56% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 76% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Des Moines to Harrisburg

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 answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

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

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

  • 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.

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

    Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg range from $353 to $558, with an average of $406 over the past 12 months. Anything below $353 counts as a good deal.

  • 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 $339 to $1,175. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $555, which is 35% above the typical average for this route.

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

    Harrisburg Airport (MDT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $71 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Budget
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • National

  • 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).

  • 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) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Philadelphia (PHL) - 3% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 1% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 58% on flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $361 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $851, a difference of $490.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • 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 39m, compared with 4h 40m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 03m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • 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.

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 are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $361, about $490 less than Monday fares (58% 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 $353 round-trip in that month - typically $293 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

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