DSM - ATL

$71 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Atlanta

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Atlanta departing on 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Atlanta, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$154
Typical prices: $411-$574
Frontier
Thu 2/26Wed 3/4
DSM - ATL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$399
Typical prices: $459-$679
Delta
Mon 3/9Thu 3/26
DSM - ATL • Non-stop
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $154 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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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 48% compared to booking last minute.
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August
Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Atlanta (DSM-ATL)

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

Thu, Feb 26 - Wed, Mar 4
Frontier Logo
7:27 pm - 6:15 am
DSM
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ATL
9h 48m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:55 pm - 6:42 pm
ATL
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DSM
23h 47m
1 stop
$154Frontier
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 25
Frontier Logo
8:21 pm - 5:01 am
DSM
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ATL
7h 40m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:30 am - 7:16 pm
ATL
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DSM
9h 46m
1 stop
$172Frontier
Thu, Feb 26 - Wed, Mar 4
Frontier Logo
7:27 pm - 2:00 pm
DSM
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ATL
17h 33m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
7:55 pm - 6:42 pm
ATL
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DSM
23h 47m
1 stop
$179Frontier
Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 5
Frontier Logo
7:17 pm - 6:15 am
DSM
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ATL
9h 58m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 6:42 pm
ATL
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DSM
13h 42m
1 stop
$184Frontier
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 25
Frontier Logo
8:21 pm - 7:21 pm
DSM
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ATL
22h 00m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
10:30 am - 7:16 pm
ATL
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DSM
9h 46m
1 stop
$192Frontier
Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2
Frontier Logo
7:59 pm - 6:15 am
DSM
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ATL
9h 16m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 6:32 pm
ATL
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DSM
13h 32m
1 stop
$197Frontier
Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 5
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8:29 pm - 4:34 pm
DSM
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ATL
19h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:42 pm
ATL
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DSM
13h 42m
1 stop
$200Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 25
Frontier Logo
8:21 pm - 5:01 am
DSM
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ATL
7h 40m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:30 am - 7:16 pm
ATL
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DSM
9h 46m
1 stop
$201Frontier
Mon, Mar 9 - Thu, Mar 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:21 pm - 5:01 am
DSM
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ATL
7h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:25 am - 1:29 pm
ATL
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DSM
9h 04m
1 stop
$216Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 1
Frontier Logo
7:59 pm - 6:15 am
DSM
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ATL
9h 16m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:32 pm - 6:32 pm
ATL
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DSM
29h 00m
2 stops
$217Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Atlanta flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Atlanta to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Atlanta?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Atlanta departing in February.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Atlanta?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Des Moines to Atlanta, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Atlanta, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Atlanta, 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 Des Moines to Atlanta is August, where tickets cost $396 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $590 and $499 respectively.

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

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 $469 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Atlanta, 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 Des Moines to Atlanta, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$71
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Atlanta

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Atlanta based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Atlanta

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Atlanta was $71 for a one-way ticket and $154 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Des Moines to Atlanta flight route.

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

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

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

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Atlanta, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Atlanta are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $392 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 $492 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Des Moines to Atlanta.

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

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

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

    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 Atlanta from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Atlanta

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $308 or less one-way and $400 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Des Moines to Atlanta?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Atlanta. 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 Des Moines to Atlanta? 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 4268 reviews
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
PHX - MDW
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All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

Everything went smoothly and we even arrived a little bit early.

Great vacation. Can't wait till next year for another one.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

The seats were comfortable, and the boarding process was pretty smooth.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

The crew canceled the complementary snack and drink in anticipation of turbulence that never materialized. I was counting on the drink (water) to take the the doses of medication - prescribed for my heart condition - that were due during the flight. Since no snack or meal was served on this flight, I cannot rate the food quality. Otherwise, this flight was excellent.

Departure was delayed more than 1/2 hour while we waited for luggage (only) transfer from another flight/plane. Once approved for takeoff, the flight was excellent.

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

My flight out of Baton Rouge to Atlanta was delayed by a half hour. This got us into Atlanta airport 30 minutes late. I ran through the airport to get to my connecting flight. As I approached the boarding gate, I saw the boarding door was still open and a passenger was being checked in. But when I got to the gate, the boarding agent told me they had already given away my seat and there were no empty seats on that flight. So I had to take a later flight. That has never happened to me before. Very frustrating.

Connection through Atlanta was difficult. Mechanical issue on plane caused a two hour delay. New gate was a mile away.

No WiFi. Comfort plus should have alcohol provided, crew only offered water or tea. Who the heck wants tea?

There was no wifi available on this flight. And there were no screens, no onboard entertainment, no entertainment options at all. It was like travelling in the 1990s again, except without even a main screen for options. Seats, as usual, were tight and uncomfortable.

Good seat comfort ORF to ATL. Bad seat ATL to SEA (terrible lumbar support, hard, ouch)..

No in flight service, no explanation - FC got service, C+ did not, unsure about Economy. No turbulence to speak of, so I guess another way to cut cost, or promote health and well being of Delta employees? Also, boarding in MEM combined zones, and with overhead space already full on both flights after Zone 2/ Diamond, presents a huge challenge to find a space for a bag. Delta, other than point A to B, is no longer reasonable to fly - very poor experiences, not even taking into account the chastising at the gate and rude crews, across the board.

It would have been better if the flight wasn't delayed by 2.5 hours

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

Delta flight Delay for ,more that two hours i.e original flight was 6.30 PM and it starts at 8.45 PM, When we connect Delta team for meal vouchers as it is late arrival in designation,But we did not get it as per delta policy , which is not good for mid night arrival,

The attendants were kind and helpful. A sugar-free drink would have been very welcome.

Pilot navigated severe weather/snow storm with skill. Described his intentions clearly

one crew said "he" didn't serve double alcohol drinks for travelers in exit rows. crew on prior flight did. Is this a AA rule, and the prior crew was being nice? Also, I think we deserve more than a 25% refund for losing first class seats when rescheduling a flight due to weather

It was a little concerning to hear the ground crew arguing with the flight crew over baggage space. Instead of taking them and checking them, they started checking for space in the first class cabin moving items around like the flight crew didn't know what they were doing. I was embarrassed for them.

2 hour delay due to equipment failure. No updates via the app and airport screens (which continued to show a departure time in the past). AA eventually switched planes and the new plane was not catered or cleaned correctly.

I booked an aisle seat and was given a middle. At 6'4" 230lbs, it is not ideal to fly in the middle row for myself and passengers.

Trip delayed for 2 hours because of rain. We boarded and have to get down the flight and reboard again.

The aircraft had several problems - from excess fuel to non operational ac. Two hours of delay in Chicago could have been avoided with proper planning and aircraft maintenance.

This flight captain and crew were amazing, started ahead of time of departure and reached 30 mins before arrival time. Amazing!

Long delays, lack of information about the status of the flight. The flight was delayed 4 times.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

It didn’t happen. I booked it and then was told it wasn’t available and then forced to pay far higher prices for a worse option

A 630departure flight Delayed 6hours! They changed my gate, I moved to the new gate. Had our flight on the screen for 12noon departure. I go get above to eat, check screen again and the flight was gone, no notice no announcement, nothing!! They sent my bag on the flight I wasn’t on, got it back to me 3days later. Thank goodness they did refund my money but I will NEVER fly them again.

Due to weather, my flight was delayed, further delayed, then canceled. I eventually got through to a support person who helped me find a different route out of MSP, but to get to DIA, they didn't want to, but eventually did help with the connection ticket purchase. But even this replacement flight was delayed time and time again, and I would have missed my connecting flights and I didn't want to get stuck in a layover city, so after 12 hours at the airport with two young boys who were very tired, we just cancelled our plans and spent the week at home, instead of Nana's.

Plane and crew on board were fine. Everything else was terrible.

The third party booking with cheapflightsfares was awful. Kayak should NOT partner with them. They sold me a bundle including seat selection and carry-on, but did not book the carry-ons with Frontier, so I’m out of pocket for $414 more while I await resolution.

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