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$104 Find Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Des Moines

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Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Des Moines (ATL-DSM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Atlanta to Des Moines 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Atlanta to Des Moines

Wed, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 27
Frontier Logo
7:35 am - 2:43 pmATL-DSM
8h 08m1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:44 pm - 5:23 pmDSM-ATL
19h 39m1 stop
$215Frontier
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Fri, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 5
Frontier Logo
7:34 am - 1:40 pmATL-DSM
7h 06m1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:25 pm - 6:04 amDSM-ATL
14h 39m1 stop
$225Frontier
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Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
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4:27 pm - 9:47 amATL-DSM
18h 20m2 stops
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8:25 am - 9:25 amDSM-ATL
24h 00m2 stops
Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
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4:27 pm - 9:47 amATL-DSM
18h 20m2 stops
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8:25 am - 9:25 amDSM-ATL
24h 00m2 stops
Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
Southwest Logo
7:20 pm - 10:50 pmATL-DSM
4h 30m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 12:15 pmDSM-ATL
5h 15m1 stop
$281Southwest
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Thu, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 1
Southwest Logo
7:20 pm - 10:50 pmATL-DSM
4h 30m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 10:25 amDSM-ATL
3h 25m1 stop
$288Southwest
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Oct 29
American Airlines Logo
11:03 am - 3:03 pmATL-DSM
5h 00m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:07 pm - 11:43 pmDSM-ATL
4h 36m1 stop
$360American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
American Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 6:30 pmATL-DSM
8h 40m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:08 am - 7:08 pmDSM-ATL
11h 00m1 stop
$365American Airlines
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Fri, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 5
Delta Logo
9:31 am - 10:40 amATL-DSM
2h 09mnonstop
Delta Logo
6:30 pm - 9:43 pmDSM-ATL
2h 13mnonstop
$399Delta
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Fri, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 5
Delta Logo
3:15 pm - 8:30 pmATL-DSM
6h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:44 am - 8:51 amDSM-ATL
2h 07mnonstop
$409Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Atlanta to Des Moines flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Atlanta to Des Moines 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 Atlanta to Des Moines?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Atlanta to Des Moines clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Atlanta to Des Moines, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Des Moines back to Atlanta, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Monday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta to Des Moines, 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 Atlanta to Des Moines is November, where tickets cost $416 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $509 and $508 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Atlanta to Des Moines?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $409 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta to Des Moines, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Atlanta to Des Moines, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$104
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Atlanta to Des Moines

When to book flights from Atlanta to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Atlanta to Des Moines 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 Atlanta to Des Moines

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Atlanta to Des Moines was $104 for a one-way ticket and $215 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Atlanta to Des Moines. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Atlanta to Des Moines?

    Atlanta airport is called Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson and the only airport in Des Moines is Des Moines.

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

    Only Delta offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Atlanta to Des Moines flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Atlanta to Des Moines are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $508 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $394 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Atlanta to Des Moines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines with an airline and back to Atlanta with another airline. Booking your flights between Atlanta and DSM 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 Atlanta to Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines from Atlanta up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $358 or less one-way and $339 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Atlanta to Des Moines?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Des Moines.
Find which airlines fly direct from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Des Moines Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Des Moines

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

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Direct returns

Des Moines to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Atlanta to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Atlanta to Des Moines. 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 Atlanta to Des Moines? 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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2025AUS - RDU
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southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

WiFi did not work. For as outrageous as these flights cost, when they’re advertised with certain services/ features they should be in working order

Worst experience I had on Southwest. Still better than most, but the seating was barely tolerable.

The Southwest employees (all two of them) were very nice and cheerful despite the fact the line to self-check a bag (simply drop it off) was hundreds of people long. Thank God I arrived early to the airport because I stood in this line for at least an hour. Once on the flight that had been delayed by an hour, we had no Wi-Fi and thus no entertainment. Finally, I hope the investor strong arm tactics against Southwest pay off in a short-term windfall to your C-Suite because the rest of you are screwed. I have been a faithful Southwest customer for 15 years due to everything you just got rid of. I'm flying to Idaho and Washington in October, both places I used to simply book with Southwest without a second thought now with Frontier (Washington) and United (Idaho) because they offer everything the "new" Southwest does but cheaper and at better times, destinations, etc. This really makes me sad...

It was okay. The plane was delayed from earlier in the day, but they kept updating the departure time, sometimes later, sometimes earlier. That was stressful. Once we finally got on and took off, it was fine. I was supposed to have a connection in Chicago to Los Angeles, and the time for so late I was rebooked to arrive in LA 3 hours late. The departure time to Chicago later became early enough to have taken my original connection and arrive earlier but that wasn't an option.

It was one and half hour late... Not sure if any other experience matters.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

For my birthday trip this was my second time ever flying, this trip was the best.

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

Did not know my son and I had different seating arrangements. He was fine, but it was disappointing.

Overall, it was okay. Seat was a little cramped. Would’ve liked more substantial snacks or opportunity to buy some.

I was with one of the last zones to board. It was kind of annoying to finally get called to board and my whole section was already on the plane. Clearly they boarded with previous zones. So by the time I got on board, there were no spaces for my luggage above my head. I had to put my luggage 4+ rows behind me, which meant that I had to wait even longer to get off the plane, since I had to wait for those rows to clear the aisle before I could retrieve my luggage and exit the plane. This also held up the plane cleaners, as they couldn't service my row until I cleared it, so they were all standing there waiting for me, while I'm standing there waiting for the other passengers to clear the aisle. Anyways, I wasn't in a rush this time, so I just waited, but I could see that being a problem in the future. Now, I could have checked my luggage, of course, but coincidentally, a friend of mine on the same flight got their luggage damaged (wheel completely knocked off) and was told by the Baggage Attendant in the airport that Delta doesn't "cover wheel damage" on luggage. This was disappointing to hear. I'm glad I didn't check mine through. If it were my luggage, I'd be highly frustrated to hear that. It makes me not want to check my luggage in the future.

Great flight. On-time, comfortable, clean aircraft, and offered snacks pre-flight to plan for a potentially turbulent route. I wish there was Wi-Fi an all Delta Aircrafts but for a short flight this is not much of a problem.

Delayed in taking off because no flight crew. The in seat entertainment was working properly.

Flight did not have seat back entertainment and the wifi was iffy.

The seats are uncomfortable, feels like a small seat pad on plywood.

Wifi did not work and they only served water, coffee, or tea.

Airline lost my luggage and set me back a day worth of travel due to having to stay in Denver to wait on my luggage

We had to turn around and head back to Manchester. Problem with a plane engine.

Flight was delayed. Staff at the gate effectively and proactively communicated about the delay.

Very poor delay in dfw was really bad n long

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

Because of rescheduling, they had to put me on a flight that didn't go through Dallas

It was very difficult to stretch my knee out and I am very short. I also had a torn tendon in my knee which made it extra uncomfortable anyways. My husband is 6'2" and I can't imagine him flying in that plane.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

Couldn’t get the door on the plane to close leading to a nearly 2 hour delay. But, hey at least they didn’t cancel the flight.

Flight was cancelled 3 hrs AFTER etd. Thetefore Missed connection from JFK to New Zealand . No accommodation provided… This cost ne aporox 1000 USD in extra expenses and turned whst should have been a 24 hr trip ftom Boston - New Zealand into a VERY expensive , late 70+ hr nightmare … Complete nonsense!!!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

What I expected, nickeled and dined and a frontier flight attendant loudly complained about her job and lack of communication as she headed to the gate on her cell phone. Not professional.

As every law enforcement agency I could imagine surrounded the plane and we didn’t disembark for 2 hours and then had to stick around for another hour to go get our personal belongings after leaving them behind and being bused away from the plane, it was scary and inconvenient. We were given no information as to why this was happening. Lack of communication with passengers was disappointing.

After boarding and un-boarding twice over 6+hours, the flight was canceled.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

My first flight was delayed 5 hours. The 2nd flight was canceled til the next day and the never even tried to compensate for it. Worse I was delayed again on the flight the rebooked me on.

Boarding in Orlando was not good. Giant mob at the gate, should have been lines.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

baggage clamed had to wait over a hour and half for all people on my flight it was terrible

The ticketing agents were rude but then we had a great gate agent very nice we had to ride a buss out to where the plane was parked but it was in some back corner of the airport when we got to the plane the captain who was great btw was cleaning the plane because the same rude ticketing agent told them they we not contracted to vacuum the plane. The ride to las Vegas was fine We had a connecting flight to Dallas. The flight was fine but when we arrived in Dallas everyone who flew on any frontier airlines the picked up bags from baggage claim D15 had to wait over a hour for their bags to start we arrived at 11:30pm ish to the gate we didn't leave the baggage clamed till 12:50 am very not happy and i used to fly frontier 4 times a week for work in Denver i will not be using them again

I was 2 hr arrive in the airport and 45 min in the line . After take to my turn . The agent tell me I’m later . I can not board . So my vacation was going to the floor . Just for their bad customer service agent in the airline

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