ATL - DSM

$90 Find Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Des Moines

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Atlanta to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Atlanta to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$219
Overall average: $409
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/16Sun 4/19
ATL - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$419
Typical prices: $399-$519
Delta
Wed 4/15Wed 4/22
ATL - DSM • Non-stop
Top airlines
Frontier
Cheapest • from $230 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 2h 12m
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Top layover airports
Denver (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $228 (round-trip)
St. Louis (STL)
Shortest trip • 4h 01m (one-way)
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 46% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 32% price drop
May
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Atlanta to Des Moines

Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
ATL
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DSM
10h 00m
1 stop
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8:30 am - 9:59 am
DSM
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ATL
24h 29m
1 stop
$219Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25
Frontier Logo
7:30 am - 7:26 pm
ATL
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DSM
12h 56m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:21 pm - 5:19 am
DSM
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ATL
7h 58m
1 stop
$230Frontier
Thu, Apr 2 - Mon, Apr 6
Frontier Logo
9:21 pm - 7:14 pm
ATL
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DSM
22h 53m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:14 pm - 5:11 am
DSM
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ATL
7h 57m
1 stop
$235Frontier
Wed, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 13
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10:44 pm - 10:06 pm
ATL
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DSM
24h 22m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:07 pm - 4:23 pm
DSM
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ATL
18h 16m
2 stops
$236Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:44 pm - 10:06 pm
ATL
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DSM
24h 22m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:44 pm
DSM
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ATL
13h 44m
1 stop
$244Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Mon, Apr 6
Frontier Logo
9:21 pm - 7:14 pm
ATL
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DSM
22h 53m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:14 pm - 5:11 am
DSM
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ATL
7h 57m
1 stop
$245Frontier
Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25
Frontier Logo
7:30 am - 7:26 pm
ATL
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DSM
12h 56m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:21 pm - 5:19 am
DSM
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ATL
7h 58m
1 stop
$250Frontier
Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 13
Frontier Logo
10:30 am - 7:14 pm
ATL
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DSM
9h 44m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:14 pm - 5:11 am
DSM
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ATL
7h 57m
1 stop
$255Frontier
Fri, Mar 27 - Mon, Mar 30
Frontier Logo
6:38 pm - 6:01 pm
ATL
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DSM
24h 23m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:21 pm - 5:01 am
DSM
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ATL
7h 40m
1 stop
$270Frontier
Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:37 am - 9:24 pm
ATL
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DSM
12h 47m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:53 pm - 10:38 am
DSM
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ATL
14h 45m
1 stop
$274Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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, Wednesday 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 Sunday 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 August, where tickets cost $341 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $724 and $639 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 $399 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$90
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 28% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $90 for a one-way ticket and $219 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?

    Delta, and JetBlue offer 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, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Atlanta to Des Moines are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $391 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $488 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 $548 or less one-way and $399 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

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Des Moines to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Reviews of the top airlines flying 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 4318 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
Airline reviews

Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

4.0 OkayKenny, Mar 2026
TPA - BWI
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

I realize they are still working out kinks with the new boarding process, but by the time I boarded in group 5, most of the bins were full. All airlines should better enforce small bags and jackets going under the seats until everyone has boarded.

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

Same experience as the flight from Norfolk to Atlanta where people are boarded in zones that don't make sense. People behind you on the plane will get on before you and they take the luggage space on your row.

I was happy that I was able to get a last minute flight but unfortunately my seat was a middle seat. Even with Delta Comfort I wasn't comfortable

two hour delay and the Delta representative on the PA system was unable to understand

We waited an hour on the runway to get a gate in Orlando

The staff on board and gate was nice - a welcome change from the usual. We also arrived early, which was a great benefit, given that it takes 30 minutes plus to get bags at SRQ.

Never got on it. Was re-routed through Detroit and am still in airports 12 hours later waiting for my connecting plane to arrive.

The landing was the worst I’ve experienced with a flight.

Smallest leg room I've ever had on a plane.

They took all carry-on luggage from Groups 6 -9 - I was group 5 and waiting in line to board - they made me check my luggage too. That then went to baggage claim and delayed departure from the airport. There was overhead room in my seating area - Delta over reacted. Also, had a gentleman next to me that took up 1/2 my seat.

The gate agent was most helpful in getting me on to fly standby. I greatly appreciate it.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Atlanta to Des Moines

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Atlanta (ATL)
Des Moines (DSM)