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Flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Nashville, about 4h 02m door to door (71 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 02m
DSMMDTORD

Des Moines to Harrisburg at a glance

Fastest journey4h 02mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Nashville

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Harrisburg

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
DSM Chicago (ORD) HAR
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon11:30 DSM12:51 ORD1h 09m connection14:00 ORD16:32 HARUnited Airlines
35 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 02m
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DSM Nashville (BNA) HAR
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Thu09:30 DSM10:51 BNA1h 24m connection12:15 BNA14:42 HARAllegiant Air
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 12m
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DSM Charlotte (CLT) HAR
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Fri08:15 DSM11:15 CLT1h 15m connection12:30 CLT13:37 HARAmerican Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 22m
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DSM Atlanta (ATL) HAR
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Sun12:00 DSM14:49 ATL0h 56m connection15:45 ATL17:24 HARDelta Air Lines
29 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 24m
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DSM Boston (BOS) HAR
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Republic Airlines
Fri07:15 DSM10:51 BOS10h 09m connection21:00 BOS22:27 HARAllegiant Air + Republic Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 14h 12m
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DSM Jacksonville (JAX) HAR
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
One airline, one ticket ~6h 00m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,416 km879 miles
Journey time
4h 02mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hHarrisburg vs Des Moines
Currency in Harrisburg
USD
Airports
DSM → MDT

Flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Harrisburg?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Nashville and Charlotte. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Harrisburg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,416 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Harrisburg?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Nashville (BNA), Charlotte (CLT) and Atlanta (ATL). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Harrisburg?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Harrisburg: Harrisburg International Airport (MDT).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Harrisburg?
Harrisburg is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

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