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Flights from Des Moines to Hartford

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Hartford. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Charlotte, about 4h 35m door to door (87 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 35m
DSMBDLORD

Des Moines to Hartford at a glance

Fastest journey4h 35mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Hartford

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

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DSM Chicago (ORD) BDL
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Thu16:15 DSM17:36 ORD1h 24m connection19:00 ORD21:50 BDLUnited Airlines
37 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 35m
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DSM Charlotte (CLT) BDL
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Fri08:15 DSM11:15 CLT1h 00m connection12:15 CLT13:52 BDLAmerican Airlines
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 37m
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DSM Atlanta (ATL) BDL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Fri16:15 DSM19:04 ATL0h 56m connection20:00 ATL22:04 BDLDelta Air Lines
29 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 49m
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DSM Nashville (BNA) BDL
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sun09:30 DSM10:51 BNA3h 09m connection14:00 BNA16:57 BDLAllegiant Air + Southwest Airlines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 27m
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DSM Philadelphia (PHL) BDL
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Thu14:00 DSM17:16 PHL5h 14m connection22:30 PHL23:13 BDLAllegiant Air + American Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 13m
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DSM New York (EWR) BDL
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 46m
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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
1,733 km1,076 miles
Journey time
4h 35mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hHartford vs Des Moines
Currency in Hartford
USD
Airports
DSM → BDL

Flights from Des Moines to Hartford: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Hartford?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Charlotte and Atlanta. 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 Hartford?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,733 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Hartford?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL) and Nashville (BNA). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Hartford?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Hartford: Bradley International Airport (BDL).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Hartford?
Hartford is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

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