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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Atlanta to Des Moines:

• Earliest: departs at 9:05 am and lands at 11:21 am
• Latest: departs at 9:23 pm and lands at 11:39 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 16m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Atlanta to Des Moines:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Atlanta to Des Moines takes 2h 16m, covering 743 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Atlanta to Des Moines range from $405 to $623, with an average of $475 over the past 12 months. Anything below $405 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $184 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $506 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 717-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Atlanta to Des Moines flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $218 to $853. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Atlanta to Des Moines flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Atlanta to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $184, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $81 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

Flights from Atlanta to Des Moines usually depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

One-stop flights from Atlanta to Des Moines most commonly connect through:

• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Atlanta to Des Moines. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $409 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $584, a difference of $175.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Delta operates flights between Atlanta and Des Moines.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 58m, compared with 4h 26m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 11m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Des Moines is 1 hour behind Atlanta (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Science Center of Iowa and Hy Vee Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Atlanta to Des Moines flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.