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

• Earliest: departs at 5:15 am and lands at 7:25 am
• Latest: departs at 6:54 pm and lands at 9:04 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 10m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Atlanta takes 2h 10m, 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 Des Moines to Atlanta range from $410 to $605, with an average of $494 over the past 12 months. Anything below $410 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 48% above the $494 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $213 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $503 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.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $192 to $917. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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.

One-way fares from Des Moines to Atlanta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $189, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $58 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

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

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

• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Des Moines to Atlanta. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $448 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $557, a difference of $109.

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

Only Delta operates flights between Des Moines and Atlanta.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 57m, compared with 4h 45m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 51m 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.

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.

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.