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$289+ Cheap flights from Harlingen, TX to Des Moines (HRL - DSM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HRL — DSM
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Harlingen to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Harlingen (HRL) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$414
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($133 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Harlingen to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Harlingen to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/85:44 amHRL - DSM
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/1012:50 pmDSM - HRL
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/85:30 pmHRL - DSM
2 stops17h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/105:45 amDSM - HRL
2 stops7h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$473
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/284:00 pmHRL - DSM
2 stops7h 35mSouthwest
Sun 3/25:30 amDSM - HRL
2 stops9h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$519
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/289:00 pmHRL - DSM
3 stops25h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/27:30 amDSM - HRL
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$771

Find flights from Harlingen to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Harlingen to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

Fly from

Harlingen

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HarlingenDes Moines

HRL - DSM

HRLDSM

Harlingen Valley Intl

Thu 5/8

5:44 am-12:21 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Des Moines

Sat 5/10

12:50 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$289

HarlingenDes Moines

HRL - DSM

HRLDSM

Harlingen Valley Intl

Thu 5/8

5:30 pm-10:30 am

2 stops17h 00m

Des Moines

Sat 5/10

5:45 am-1:24 pm

2 stops7h 39m

$473

HarlingenDes Moines

HRL - DSM

HRLDSM

Harlingen Valley Intl

Fri 2/28

4:00 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Des Moines

Sun 3/2

5:30 am-3:15 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$519

HarlingenDes Moines

HRL - DSM

HRLDSM

Harlingen Valley Intl

Fri 2/28

9:00 pm-10:08 pm

3 stops25h 08m

Des Moines

Sun 3/2

7:30 am-11:20 am

2 stops27h 50m

$771

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Deals found on 2/20

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Harlingen to Des Moines in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Harlingen, Texas-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Harlingen, Texas-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Harlingen, Texas-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Harlingen, Texas-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Harlingen, Texas-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Harlingen to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Harlingen to Des Moines

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Harlingen to Des Moines including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Harlingen, Texas to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harlingen, Texas to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Harlingen, Texas to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HRL to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Harlingen to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Harlingen, Texas to Des Moines in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

sohail,Dec 2024

DFW - EWR

Need to mentor not all but few staff on racism and ettiqutte. Because of one person all other get bad rating. One male steward of age was clearly ignoring his services to us, very bad. Hostesses serving our area were excellent.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

sohail,Dec 2024

DFW - EWR

Need to mentor not all but few staff on racism and ettiqutte. Because of one person all other get bad rating. One male steward of age was clearly ignoring his services to us, very bad. Hostesses serving our area were excellent.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Harlingen to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Harlingen, Texas to Des Moines round-trip?

    Currently priced at $349, American Airlines will fly you from Harlingen, Texas to Des Moines and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. American Airlines is currently priced 16% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Harlingen to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Harlingen to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Harlingen to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Harlingen to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Harlingen to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Harlingen to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Harlingen, Texas to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harlingen, Texas to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Harlingen, Texas to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Harlingen to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Harlingen to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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