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Cheapest round-trip
$343
Typical prices: $360-$440
Delta
Thu 10/11Thu 10/25
HRL - DSM • 1 stop
When to travel
October
Cheapest • 6% price drop
February
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH)
Cheapest • Avg $376 (round-trip)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Shortest trip • 5h 18m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Harlingen to Des Moines (HRL-DSM)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Harlingen to Des Moines

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 25
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2:13 pm - 7:11 pmHRL  Harlingen Valley Intl-DSM Des Moines
4h 58m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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6:55 am - 1:23 pmDSM  Des Moines-HRL Harlingen Valley Intl
6h 28m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$343Delta
Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11
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5:25 pm - 10:30 pmHRL  Harlingen Valley Intl-DSM Des Moines
5h 05m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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1:27 pm - 10:48 pmDSM  Des Moines-HRL Harlingen Valley Intl
9h 21m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
$458United Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11
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7:10 am - 4:07 pmHRL  Harlingen Valley Intl-DSM Des Moines
8h 57m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
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1:27 pm - 10:48 pmDSM  Des Moines-HRL Harlingen Valley Intl
9h 21m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
$464United Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11
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5:25 pm - 10:30 pmHRL  Harlingen Valley Intl-DSM Des Moines
5h 05m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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3:01 pm - 10:48 pmDSM  Des Moines-HRL Harlingen Valley Intl
7h 47m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$487United Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11
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5:25 pm - 10:30 pmHRL  Harlingen Valley Intl-DSM Des Moines
5h 05m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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3:01 pm - 10:48 pmDSM  Des Moines-HRL Harlingen Valley Intl
7h 47m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$531United Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 25
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2:00 pm - 11:48 pmHRL  Harlingen Valley Intl-DSM Des Moines
9h 48m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
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6:45 pm - 4:01 pmDSM  Des Moines-HRL Harlingen Valley Intl
21h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
$728United Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 25
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2:00 pm - 11:48 pmHRL  Harlingen Valley Intl-DSM Des Moines
9h 48m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
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8:00 am - 4:01 pmDSM  Des Moines-HRL Harlingen Valley Intl
8h 01m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$783United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Harlingen to Des Moines flights

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

Round-trip flights from Harlingen to Des Moines typically range from $360 to $440. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $343, on Delta.

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Key details for Harlingen to Des Moines flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$343
Round-trip flight from Harlingen to Des Moines

When to book flights from Harlingen to Des Moines

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

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

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

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Harlingen to Des Moines. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 10m and 5h 18m in total, depending on the connection.

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

    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 Harlingen to Des Moines flight?

    Round-trip flights from Harlingen to Des Moines range from $360 to $440, with an average of $376 over the past 12 months. Anything below $360 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Harlingen to Des Moines 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 $343 to $783. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

  • What car rental options are available at Des Moines Airport (DSM)?

    Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Payless
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Avis

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

    Flights from Harlingen to Des Moines usually depart from Harlingen Valley Intl (HRL) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

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

    Connecting flights from Harlingen to Des Moines most commonly pass through:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 56% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 44% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Harlingen to Des Moines. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $360 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $462, a difference of $102.

    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 Harlingen to Des Moines?

    Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 10m, compared with 5h 18m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What popular places can I visit in Des Moines?

    Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Science Center of Iowa and Hy Vee Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Harlingen to Des Moines 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 Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $360, about $102 less than Tuesday fares (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Harlingen to Des Moines trip for October. Fares historically average $352 round-trip in that month - typically $246 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Des Moines Airport.

    • Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
    • Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center By IHG
    • Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

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