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Flights from Harrisburg to Des Moines
There are no direct flights from Harrisburg to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Charlotte, about 3h 27m door to door (70 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 27m
Harrisburg to Des Moines at a glance
Fastest journey3h 27mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Charlotte
Best ways to fly from Harrisburg to Des Moines
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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HAR Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat10:45 HAR11:23 ORD0h 52m connection12:15 ORD13:12 DSMSkyWest
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HAR Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: American Airlines
Thu15:00 HAR16:10 CLT1h 20m connection17:30 CLT18:31 DSMAmerican Airlines
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HAR Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon18:15 HAR19:50 ATL1h 25m connection21:15 ATL22:09 DSMDelta Air Lines
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
- 3h 27mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hDes Moines vs Harrisburg
- Currency in Des Moines
- USD
- Airports
- MDT → DSM
Flights from Harrisburg to Des Moines: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Harrisburg to Des Moines?
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 Harrisburg to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,416 km.
Where do you change planes between Harrisburg and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL) and Jacksonville (JAX). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Harrisburg and Des Moines?
Harrisburg: Harrisburg International Airport (MDT). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Harrisburg and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Harrisburg.
