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$86+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg (DSM - MDT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MDT
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Harrisburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Harrisburg (MDT). 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 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$278
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$86
(Booking.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$423
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Harrisburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Mon 3/107:30 amDSM - MDT
1 stop11h 18mAllegiant Air
Wed 3/129:41 amMDT - DSM
1 stop12h 57mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/18$278
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 3/202:07 pmDSM - MDT
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/277:41 amMDT - DSM
1 stop4h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$300
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/511:29 amDSM - MDT
1 stop4h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/96:10 amMDT - DSM
1 stop5h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$329
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.
Wed 3/56:30 amDSM - MDT
2 stops29h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/911:11 amMDT - DSM
1 stop26h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$401
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/2311:55 amDSM - MDT
2 stops10h 53mDelta
Mon 3/246:18 pmMDT - DSM
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Deal found 2/20$699

Find flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg 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 20, 2025.

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Des Moines

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Harrisburg

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Return

Price

Des MoinesHarrisburg

DSM - MDT

DSMMDT

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

7:30 am-7:48 pm

1 stop11h 18m

Harrisburg

Wed 3/12

9:41 am-9:38 pm

1 stop12h 57m

$278

Des MoinesHarrisburg

DSM - MDT

DSMMDT

Des Moines

Thu 3/20

2:07 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Harrisburg

Thu 3/27

7:41 am-11:29 am

1 stop4h 48m

$300

Des MoinesHarrisburg

DSM - MDT

DSMMDT

Des Moines

Wed 3/5

11:29 am-4:47 pm

1 stop4h 18m

Harrisburg

Sun 3/9

6:10 am-10:22 am

1 stop5h 12m

$329

Des MoinesHarrisburg

DSM - MDT

DSMMDT

Des Moines

Wed 3/5

6:30 am-12:41 pm

2 stops29h 11m

Harrisburg

Sun 3/9

11:11 am-12:42 pm

1 stop26h 31m

$401

Des MoinesHarrisburg

DSM - MDT

DSMMDT

Des Moines

Sun 3/23

11:55 am-11:48 pm

2 stops10h 53m

Harrisburg

Mon 3/24

6:18 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$699

Des MoinesHarrisburg

DSM - MDT

DSMMDT

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

6:57 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop20h 43m

$86

Des MoinesHarrisburg

DSM - MDT

DSMMDT

Des Moines

Tue 3/18

7:30 am-8:51 am

1 stop24h 21m

$154

Des MoinesHarrisburg

DSM - MDT

DSMMDT

Des Moines

Wed 3/5

10:32 am-4:13 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$254

Des MoinesHarrisburg

DSM - MDT

DSMMDT

Des Moines

Tue 3/18

11:35 am-11:00 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$260

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Deals found on 2/18

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Harrisburg in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Des Moines-Harrisburg flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Harrisburg flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Harrisburg flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Harrisburg 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 Des Moines-Harrisburg flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Harrisburg?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Harrisburg (average of $355). Flying from Des Moines to Harrisburg in June is currently the most expensive (average of $453). 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.

Rainfall in Harrisburg by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Harrisburg ranges from 2.7 - 4.1 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.1 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Harrisburg when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

Temperature in Harrisburg by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Harrisburg, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Harrisburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Harrisburg. 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 Harrisburg. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
765 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,355 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Harrisburg round-trip?

    Flying on Allegiant Air is currently your cheapest option to Harrisburg, with prices starting at $278. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $300 and $329, respectively. Users have found that Allegiant Air is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Harrisburg one-way?

    $86 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Allegiant Air and Delta, with prices starting from $154 and $254, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Harrisburg 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 Des Moines to Harrisburg?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Harrisburg (average of $355). Flying from Des Moines to Harrisburg in June is currently the most expensive (average of $453). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Harrisburg

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg. 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 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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