Cheap Flights from MDT to DSM: When to Fly from Harrisburg to Des Moines

 

The cheapest times to fly from MDT to DSM are

• April 16th to May 6th
• August 6th to November 18th (except the weeks of August 13th and October 8th)
• December 3rd to February 25th (except the weeks of December 17th, December 24th, and January 29th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from MDT to DSM is early December. Prices can be as high as $590 for Friday flights during early March, or as low as $295 for Wednesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Des Moines

Flying from Harrisburg, PA (MDT) to Des Moines, IA (DSM) will usually cost between $297 to $464 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $341. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early March, with an average price of $458. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $117 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $367 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MDT to DSM flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MDT to DSM route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the MDT to DSM flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Harrisburg. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.26, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $81 (20%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $325. Return trip prices are from the DSM to MDT flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MDT to DSM can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 35 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from MDT to DSM while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from MDT to DSM? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 5 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Frontier, Iberia, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Des Moines International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 886 miles or 1426 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from MDT to DSM?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MDT to DSM flight is about 2 hour 35 minutes.

How many flights go between Harrisburg, PA and Des Moines, IA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 57 available flights from MDT to DSM.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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