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Among airlines operating Des Moines to Atlanta flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only Delta operates flights between Des Moines and Atlanta.

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

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

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

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

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $213 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $501 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 A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 15% of one-stop connections

Lambert-St Louis (STL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Des Moines to Atlanta route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 22%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $439 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $557: a $118 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Des Moines to Atlanta flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Atlanta are Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Stadium and State Farm Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Atlanta on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:20 am and lands at 7:28 am
• Latest: departs at 6:54 pm and lands at 9:02 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 08m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 41% above the route average of $485. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Atlanta takes 2h 08m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $154 to $917. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Des Moines to Atlanta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $174, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 55m, compared with 4h 39m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 6h 01m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Hertz
• Europcar
• Ace
• Dollar

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Atlanta range from $407 to $605, with an average of $485 over the past 12 months. Anything below $407 counts as a good deal.

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