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$176+ 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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MDT
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
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 March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$354
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$176
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$343
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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 March 25, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 4/83:34 pmDSM - MDT
1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/126:30 amMDT - DSM
1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 6/189:37 amDSM - MDT
2 stops9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/215:24 pmMDT - DSM
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$438

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Des MoinesHarrisburg

DSM - MDT

DSMMDT

Des Moines

Tue 4/8

3:34 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Harrisburg

Sat 4/12

6:30 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 50m

$354

Des MoinesHarrisburg

DSM - MDT

DSMMDT

Des Moines

Wed 6/18

9:37 am-7:37 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Harrisburg

Sat 6/21

5:24 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$438

Des MoinesHarrisburg

DSM - MDT

DSMMDT

Des Moines

Wed 5/7

5:32 am-11:21 am

1 stop4h 49m

$176

Des MoinesHarrisburg

DSM - MDT

DSMMDT

Des Moines

Tue 4/1

11:38 am-4:57 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$211

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Deals found on 3/25

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 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.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Harrisburg

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Harrisburg

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 March 25, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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 United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Harrisburg, with prices starting at $354. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $438 round trip. Users have found that United Airlines is 17% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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