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$88 Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Atlanta

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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Atlanta (DSM-ATL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Atlanta that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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4:08 pm - 12:35 amDSM-ATL
7h 27m1 stop
12:36 pm - 3:18 pmATL-DSM
27h 42m1 stop
$148Frontier
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Thu, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 7
4:08 pm - 12:35 amDSM-ATL
7h 27m1 stop
10:26 pm - 7:35 pmATL-DSM
22h 09m1 stop
$159Frontier
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Thu, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 12
9:00 am - 10:39 amDSM-ATL
24h 39m2 stops
5:24 am - 1:23 pmATL-DSM
8h 59m1 stop
Mon, Jul 29 - Mon, Aug 5
9:00 am - 10:39 amDSM-ATL
24h 39m3 stops
5:24 am - 1:23 pmATL-DSM
8h 59m1 stop
Mon, Jul 29 - Mon, Aug 5
3:02 pm - 9:34 pmDSM-ATL
5h 32m1 stop
10:59 am - 2:48 pmATL-DSM
4h 49m1 stop
$325American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 6
3:43 pm - 10:10 pmDSM-ATL
5h 27m1 stop
3:15 pm - 10:13 pmATL-DSM
7h 58m2 stops
$330American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 6
5:50 am - 8:58 amDSM-ATL
2h 08mnonstop
9:12 am - 10:21 amATL-DSM
2h 09mnonstop
$379Delta
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Thu, Jul 11 - Sat, Jul 13
6:00 pm - 11:41 pmDSM-ATL
4h 41m1 stop
1:40 pm - 2:48 pmATL-DSM
2h 08mnonstop
$389Delta
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Thu, Jul 11 - Sat, Jul 13
11:30 am - 12:07 amDSM-ATL
11h 37m2 stops
3:30 pm - 9:45 pmATL-DSM
7h 15m1 stop
$415United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 11
6:00 am - 11:49 amDSM-ATL
4h 49m1 stop
5:30 am - 2:26 pmATL-DSM
9h 56m2 stops
$473United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 13

Flights from Des Moines to Atlanta - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Atlanta to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Atlanta?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Atlanta clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Des Moines to Atlanta, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Atlanta, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Atlanta?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Atlanta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Atlanta is January, where tickets cost $418 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of tickets is $498 and $496 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Atlanta?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Atlanta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Atlanta, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 83 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Atlanta?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Des Moines to Atlanta found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $148 on Frontier, followed by American Airlines ($325). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $88 on Frontier and from $242 on United Airlines.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Des Moines and Atlanta?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Des Moines to Atlanta.
There is just one airline that flies from Des Moines to Atlanta direct and that is Delta. The best one-way deal found from Delta for the route is $358.

How many flights are there between Des Moines and Atlanta per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Des Moines and land in Atlanta, with an average flight time of 2h 10m. The most common departure time is 6:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 27 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Des Moines and Atlanta?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Des Moines to Atlanta take?

Direct flights cover the 743 miles separating Des Moines to Atlanta in about 2h 08m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Des Moines to Atlanta?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Des Moines at 5:50 am and will be landing in Atlanta at 8:58 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Des Moines to Atlanta?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Des Moines to Atlanta jets off at 6:29 pm and lands at 9:43 pm.

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Low season

January

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$88
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Atlanta

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Atlanta based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Atlanta

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Atlanta?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Atlanta was $88 for a one-way ticket and $148 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Atlanta?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Des Moines to Atlanta?

    Delta, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Des Moines to Atlanta flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Atlanta?

    The Boeing 717-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Des Moines to Atlanta flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Atlanta?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Des Moines and Atlanta.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Des Moines to Atlanta?

    There are nonstop flights from Des Moines to Atlanta on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Atlanta, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Atlanta are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $488 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $364 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Atlanta?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Atlanta.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Atlanta?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Atlanta from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Atlanta?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Atlanta with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and ATL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Atlanta?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Atlanta from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Des Moines to Atlanta

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $181 or less one-way and $367 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Des Moines to Atlanta?

Find which airlines fly direct from Des Moines to Hartsfield-Jackson, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Des Moines to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Des Moines

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Des Moines to Atlanta

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Atlanta. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Atlanta? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10295 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
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If I can, I always fly Delta. I’ve found their service to always be reliable and pleasant.

8.0 ExcellentNikki, Jun 2024DAB - ATL
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If I can, I always fly Delta. I’ve found their service to always be reliable and pleasant.

Really bad baggage handling. Had my Rimowa bag badly damaged at the latches.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

Atlanta boarding crew at gate were filled with arrogance and were disrespectful. In flight crew showed indifference to the needs of passengers. This is about the flight from ATL to BDL.

It was a good experience except when boarding a female flight attendant did not go out of her way to assist my teenage daughters in finding space for their carry-ons after their compartments were full.

From Atlanta to Cabo I would have hoped on a plane that size I would have been able to breathe and wiggle my feet a little! The leg room in that plane is non existent and I am only 5”4’. And the air vent either wasn’t working very well or just could not blow air from the ceiling to the seat area as I was suffocating through the entire flight! And please don’t say I would have been more comfortable in first class because I cannot afford those rates and have always travelled Main Cabin without issues !

I liked the piloting of the aircraft. Very disappointed about lack of electrical ports. Also, although a short flight. there was enough time to hand out snacks to comfort + seats as was done for first class.

I always fly with Delta. My friends tell me their horror stories of flying with other airlines. I just smile and say, “You should fly Delta”

I liked the ease of checking in, luggage check in, wheel chair assistance, boarding and flight.

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

It is a modern tragedy that any airline expects you to travel for 14 hours in such discomfort and that the only way to add comfort is exorbitant prices. I was in pain by the time we landed. Shameful.

Original plane sidelined. Had to wait an hour for replacement.

Crew was very cooperative and professional. Passenger's first checked in bag should be free.

No real agent onsite helping you for missing luggage there. Not like the other airline next to UA desk, they have staff attending in their desk assisting answer/helping luggage issue, even after midnight.

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

After the morning frenzy of 35 min wait through CLT security at 4;30 AM, it was nice to have a smooth pleasant boarding experience. This 6:30 AM flight was not full. We were able to get seated swiftly and took off promptly. Nice touch they distributed the old fashioned headsets with 8 mm jacks. Snacks were decent and arrival was uneventful.

My window shade didn’t work. So I missed coming into my city. ☹️

Flight was delayed in the gate by 5 hours and ultimately cancelled- rebooking service by United agents was terrible

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

Not worth the price of premium class ticket paid, felt more like steerage.

Paid for premium economy had no tv the whole time the crew tried to reset/reboot but would not work they said they would put a trouble ticket in for it. We had 3 seats my tv was the only one that didn't work. They cancelled our flight re worked us on another that left us at airport over night on the floor I have a ten year old and a 78 diabetic mother which also had shingles and suffers from nerve pain in legs and back. Requested wheelchair service at all airports after the re route NO wheelchair service was there to help. WORST experience we have ever had. Went to American airlines assistance it was closed. I AM FURIOUS!!! I expect some sort of compensation from this traumatic experience and no need for flying points we don't plan on using American airlines again!!!!

This is by far the worst experience I have had with American Airlines. The start of this trip was a complete disaster. I purposely planned my trip so that I would weather any delays so that I could make very important meeting at the Pentagon. My flight was cancelled because of maintenance and I was put on the first flight the next day but I was late to the meeting. After a long week at the Pentagon I just wanted to go home and my flight home which was early in the day was delayed. Eventually the flight was delayed until the next day. I was not authorized a hotel room because DCA was my point of origin. So I paid for a hotel out of pocket. The flight this morning was boarded then deplaned because the aircraft was hot. The flow of information was not happening in DCA and made it worse when the news was bad. I am going to take a break from American for my next few military flights. Hopefully whatever has been going on with American Airlines will be resolved.

We had a 2 hour delay. The seats were smaller than most other airlines. The person in front of us wanted to lay back and we had to stop her because she was pressing against my girlfriend’s legs. We had to ask her to sit up and not lay back due to the lack of room.

Everything was fine once we actually got on our flight. It was more then annoying they canceled (delayed) our flight. We lost out on a day of our trip along with money on our stay. Plus we had to book another hotel. So expensive.

This flight was canceled and delayed several times without explanation. The plane was freezing cold and no wifi for messaging. Getting off the plane was terribly unorganized and felt like it took forever….

The flight was delayed several times without explanation. The seats were terribly uncomfortable and wifi isn’t included. All these make for a less than ideal flight.

The flights was delayed by hours and it was the firmest landing I have experienced in my life. My back is still sore.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

Terrible. I didn’t fly and I had an important meeting the next day.

Equipment swap led to 2+ hour delay on international flight. And to top it off, boarding took forever.

I strongly dislike Frontier. I find them barebones, the seats not particularly comfortable, the nickel and diming is maddening, the app is TERRIBLE - super confusing to navigate, and the last 4 frontier flights I have flown have been on AVERAGE 2 hours late, one ruining a fancy night out in Vegas with reservations made well in advance, which was nodded to with a measly 5000 miles, which translates to almost nothing. At least credit a free checked bag or something.

8 hr delay. had to buy another ticket with another airline

Four and a half hour delay in total. What frustrates me most is the poor communication and disorganization.

I appreciated the upgrade to free cary-on bag and seat selection at no charge

FRONTIER SUCKS! The agent downstairs tricked me into booking, just to get to the gate. At the gate, they told me they couldn't help. I then called Customer Service. They and the gate attendants kept blaming each other. Neither side was willing to help the customer.

The agent at check-in was strident, unwelcoming, and condescending to customers ahead of me.

Flight was delay 9hrs and nothing was provided at airport, had to go and get a room to sleep in, paid for Uber back and fort with no offers until we landed back home a 1hr later for a $75 voucher for a future flight.

Didn't like anything..entire crew was very rude to everyone on the flight. Plane old and the trays fall down on you the while time you're flying. Charged more for a carry on bag than for the plane ticket itself. Did make it from point a to point b, but worth the extra money to fly with another airline

9 hours of delay!! Was not able to check my luggage that I paid for!!!

It was delayed 9 hours for operational reasons, despite the plane arriving to the airport on time.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Des Moines to Atlanta found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/19Thu
1 stopFrontier
7h 51mDSM-ATL
$88
10/9Wed
1 stopFrontier
7h 51mDSM-ATL
$119
8/24Sat
1 stopFrontier
13h 36mDSM-ATL
$122
7/20Sat
1 stopFrontier
14h 46mDSM-ATL
$123
9/19Thu
2 stops
24h 27mDSM-ATL
$184
9/19Thu
3 stops
30h 20mDSM-ATL
$206
8/24Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
15h 57mDSM-ATL
$242
7/20Sat
3 stops
22h 41mDSM-ATL
$268
7/20Sat
nonstopDelta
2h 08mDSM-ATL
$269
7/20Sat
2 stops
24h 16mDSM-ATL
$276

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Last minute flights from Des Moines to Atlanta

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Des Moines to Atlanta that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/14Fri
multi-stopFrontier
13h 47mDSM-ATL
6/15Sat
multi-stopFrontier
21h 50mATL-DSM
$186
6/14Fri
multi-stopFrontier
13h 47mDSM-ATL
6/17Mon
multi-stopFrontier
22h 54mATL-DSM
$203
6/13Thu
multi-stopFrontier
14h 50mDSM-ATL
6/15Sat
multi-stopFrontier
21h 50mATL-DSM
$208
6/14Fri
multi-stopFrontier
13h 47mDSM-ATL
6/19Wed
multi-stopFrontier
16h 24mATL-DSM
$260
6/14Fri
multi-stop
11h 46mDSM-ATL
6/19Wed
multi-stop
23h 04mATL-DSM
$380
6/14Fri
multi-stop
20h 38mDSM-ATL
6/19Wed
multi-stop
23h 04mATL-DSM
$401
6/15Sat
nonstopDelta
2h 08mDSM-ATL
6/16Sun
nonstopDelta
2h 13mATL-DSM
$599
6/15Sat
multi-stopDelta
4h 47mDSM-ATL
6/16Sun
nonstopDelta
2h 13mATL-DSM
$609
6/11Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 42mDSM-ATL
6/17Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 21mATL-DSM
$664
6/11Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 05mDSM-ATL
6/17Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 10mATL-DSM
$698

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Des Moines - Atlanta Flights

Departure:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

Destination:

Atlanta (ATL)United States

Return flight deals:

Atlanta - Des Moines

Cabin classes:

$881
$766
$651
$280