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$194 Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg

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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 - 11:53 pmDSM-MDT
7h 46m1 stop
8:25 am - 2:21 pmMDT-DSM
6h 56m1 stop
$208American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 26 - Wed, Aug 28
3:07 pm - 10:28 pmDSM-MDT
6h 21m1 stop
6:12 am - 2:21 pmMDT-DSM
9h 09m2 stops
$213American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 26 - Wed, Aug 28
1:00 pm - 11:52 pmDSM-MDT
9h 52m2 stops
6:20 am - 11:15 amMDT-DSM
5h 55m1 stop
$270Delta
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Thu, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 6
11:30 am - 4:52 pmDSM-MDT
4h 22m1 stop
6:35 am - 10:41 amMDT-DSM
5h 06m1 stop
$295United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 22
5:25 pm - 10:38 pmDSM-MDT
4h 13m1 stop
6:18 am - 11:08 amMDT-DSM
5h 50m2 stops
$312Delta
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Wed, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 22
10:14 am - 3:08 pmDSM-MDT
3h 54m1 stop
6:20 am - 11:15 amMDT-DSM
5h 55m1 stop
$313Delta
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Wed, Jul 3 - Sat, Jul 6
3:19 pm - 9:35 pmDSM-MDT
5h 16m1 stop
6:25 am - 9:42 pmMDT-DSM
16h 17m3 stops
$388United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 26 - Wed, Aug 28
6:00 am - 4:52 pmDSM-MDT
9h 52m2 stops
3:15 pm - 2:07 pmMDT-DSM
23h 52m2 stops
$448United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 20
4:02 pm - 10:40 pmDSM-MDT
5h 38m1 stop
6:29 pm - 9:33 amMDT-DSM
16h 04m1 stop
$483American Airlines
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Fri, Jul 5 - Mon, Jul 8
6:54 am - 7:32 pmDSM-MDT
11h 38m2 stops
6:56 pm - 12:24 amMDT-DSM
6h 28m1 stop
$512American Airlines
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Thu, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 7

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 Mondays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, 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 $285 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and May, where the average cost of tickets is $882 and $665 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 United Airlines ($194) and Delta ($343), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on American Airlines ($208) and Delta ($270).

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Low season

March

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$194
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 72% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% 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.
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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 $194 for a one-way ticket and $208 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?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, 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 $554 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 10000 reviews
8.6Crew
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
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3 hours late and all they have is was a $12 meal voucher. That’s not even enough to cover fast food.

2.0 MediocreCraig, Jun 2024CVG - LGA
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3 hours late and all they have is was a $12 meal voucher. That’s not even enough to cover fast food.

Among the poorest flights I’ve had with Delta in a while. Entertainment system failed completely on a 7.5 hr flight. Crew seemed distracted and not the normal friendly crew. Flight overbooked it seemed… very crowded.

If I can, I always fly Delta. I’ve found their service to always be reliable and pleasant.

You could have not cancelled the flight (AA, which I will be flying from now on) left for BOS despite the fictitious weather issues (that no one in my Boston family could see). You could have rebooked my direct flight to another direct flight instead of sending me though JFK, the worst US airport after O’Hara You could have rebooked me on a Main Cabin seat (like the one I paid for in my original ticket instead of putting me a the last row on JFK->BOS leg, pocketing the difference in ticket price But I do not really care whether you will ever do that in a future because in a future neither I nor anyone from my company (unless they pay out of pocket) nor an of my clients and partners (if they heed my advice) will ever be caught dead on any of Delta flights

Really bad baggage handling. Had my Rimowa bag badly damaged at the latches.

It was pretty good I was worried with the short Layover that I might not catch my connection but the gate was there

It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Friendly flight attendants. Comfort plus seats were very comfortable and had lots of leg room. 10A and 10 B.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

Flight was good, boarding was a breeze, flight attendants were friendly and professional. There was a medical issue with another passenger and the crew handled it in a calm and professional way.

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.

The entertainment wasn’t playing in the app or online.

It is a modern tragedy that any airline expects you to travel for 14 hours in such discomfort and that the only way to add comfort is exorbitant prices. I was in pain by the time we landed. Shameful.

Original plane sidelined. Had to wait an hour for replacement.

Crew was very cooperative and professional. Passenger's first checked in bag should be free.

No real agent onsite helping you for missing luggage there. Not like the other airline next to UA desk, they have staff attending in their desk assisting answer/helping luggage issue, even after midnight.

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

After the morning frenzy of 35 min wait through CLT security at 4;30 AM, it was nice to have a smooth pleasant boarding experience. This 6:30 AM flight was not full. We were able to get seated swiftly and took off promptly. Nice touch they distributed the old fashioned headsets with 8 mm jacks. Snacks were decent and arrival was uneventful.

My window shade didn’t work. So I missed coming into my city. ☹️

Flight was delayed in the gate by 5 hours and ultimately cancelled- rebooking service by United agents was terrible

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

Equipment swap led to 2+ hour delay on international flight. And to top it off, boarding took forever.

The boarding process and flight were great. However, I waited about 40 minutes for my luggage. It did not come up on the designated belt. Instead, everyone’s bags were on a cart. Not sure what the issue was, but we were not informed until another passenger went looking for her bags and found them.

Tray table was filthy when I sat down. I needed to have someone come clean it because there was food and stains on it WiFi didn’t work after paying for in-flight WiFi. Food was terrible and was not filling at all Chicken was rubbery Flight attendant had an attitude, interrupted me and wasn’t able to answer basic questions about the food selection such as “does the chicken have red sauce in it”. If your flight attendants are not going to know what is in the meals so we can make an educated decision based on dietary restrictions, they shouldn’t be on the plane. My 1.5 year old niece was sleeping and dropped her binkie. I went on the ground under the chairs looking for it. It was at that time that she came up to me as I’m CLEARLY on all 4s with a flashlight and said “I need to get by”. I said one moment please I’m getting something from under the seat (while my head was literally under the seat). Her reply was “no you need to move now” and proceeded to almost push me out of the way. I looked up and all I saw was her toes under my eyes. When I looked in front of me, her private parts were inches away from my face. I then made a comment “you couldn’t waited 2 seconds?” and her response was, “no I need to use the bathroom”. I understand that and would never want to be the reason someone couldn’t get to the bathroom but I was under the seat. She could’ve gone around the other way instead of harassing me, basically placing her private parts on my head and borderline pushing me out of the way. You don’t pay that much for this deplorable experience. This was by far the worst experience I have ever had on American. I will be absolutely thinking twice and thrice about flying American Airlines again. I would rather pay more to fly delta because at least I know their WiFi will work and their flight attendants won’t have a shitty attitude for no reason, nor will they act the way this woman did. Unacceptable.

Great crew. We were delayed so that late passengers could get on the flight. Love the bedding in business class. Good food. Great experience.

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.

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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.
7/3Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
4h 48mDSM-MDT
$194
6/20Thu
1 stopDelta
4h 39mDSM-MDT
$343
6/20Thu
2 stopsDelta
10h 34mDSM-MDT
$348

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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.
6/14Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 20mDSM-MDT
6/16Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 09mMDT-DSM
$370
6/14Fri
multi-stop
13h 27mDSM-MDT
6/16Sun
multi-stop
21h 31mMDT-DSM
$560
6/14Fri
multi-stop
13h 27mDSM-MDT
6/16Sun
multi-stop
19h 07mMDT-DSM
$581
6/14Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 38mDSM-MDT
6/16Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 09mMDT-DSM
$584
6/14Fri
multi-stop
32h 36mDSM-MDT
6/16Sun
multi-stop
21h 31mMDT-DSM
$676
6/14Fri
multi-stop
32h 36mDSM-MDT
6/16Sun
multi-stop
19h 07mMDT-DSM
$711

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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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