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$80 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Atlanta

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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
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
$191
Overall average: $564
Frontier
Fri 1/16Mon 1/19
DSM - ATL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$399
Typical prices: $529-$967
Delta
Fri 1/16Fri 1/23
DSM - ATL • Non-stop
When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 47% compared to booking last minute.
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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

Fri, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 19
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8:18 pm - 5:21 am
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8h 03m1 stop
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10:42 am - 7:23 pm
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9h 41m1 stop
$191Frontier
Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 18
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8:18 pm - 5:21 am
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8h 03m1 stop
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7:46 pm - 7:23 pm
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24h 37m1 stop
$194Frontier
Mon, Jan 19 - Thu, Jan 22
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8:18 pm - 12:36 pm
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15h 18m1 stop
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4:55 pm - 9:21 pm
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29h 26m1 stop
$198Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 19
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3:32 pm - 7:54 am
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15h 22m1 stop
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6:00 am - 6:47 pm
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13h 47m1 stop
$207Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 19
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3:32 pm - 7:54 am
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15h 22m1 stop
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3:25 pm - 11:12 pm
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8h 47m1 stop
$208Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Jan 27
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8:18 pm - 12:36 pm
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15h 18m1 stop
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8:21 pm - 10:09 pm
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50h 48m2 stops
$210Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 19
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8:18 pm - 6:41 am
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33h 23m2 stops
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10:42 am - 7:23 pm
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9h 41m1 stop
$213Frontier
Fri, Jan 16 - Tue, Jan 27
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8:18 pm - 5:21 am
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8h 03m1 stop
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8:21 pm - 10:09 pm
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50h 48m2 stops
$216Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5
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2:58 pm - 11:08 pm
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7h 10m1 stop
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8:58 am - 10:46 pm
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14h 48m1 stop
$222Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5
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2:58 pm - 11:08 pm
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7h 10m1 stop
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3:26 pm - 10:46 pm
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8h 20m1 stop
$223Multiple Airlines
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.

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, Saturday 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 December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $564 and $518 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $469, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 47% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$80
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.
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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 $80 for a one-way ticket and $191 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, and American Airlines 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, Delta or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Atlanta are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $503 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $397 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 $278 or less one-way and $431 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.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4250 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
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They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

2.0 MediocreRobert, Dec 2025
LAS - TPA
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They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

Airline travel is always too cramped to really be pleasant, but the cabin crew on this flight did a pretty good job of making up for it by putting on some music during boarding and sprinkling a few funny remarks into the safety briefing and announcements, and just generally being friendly and helpful. It definitely reminded me of why I prefer the in-flight experience on Southwest!

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

It was rough. The staff was unprofessional, the choice of on board drinks terrible, it was cramped in space at every airport, they always ran out of overhead bin space so they pressured people to check bags for free or we couldn’t leave on the plane— so I did check my bag to help, and they nearly lost my bag. My bag did not arrive on the luggage belt, another man on my flight and I had to waste our time going to the baggage office to search for our bags. I would only fly southwest again if it was my last choice. Also, my flights were consistently delayed over and over again— at one point they straight up told us we were waiting for the pilot to arrive.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

We had a lot of really rough weather but that was not Delta's fault. Pilot was amazing.

The ticket agents in West Palm Beach on Friday afternoon Nov. 7th were incredible in getting us on an earlier plane to Atlanta during the government shutdown. Had the taken our original flight we would have missed our connection. She did this on her own, We didn't even have to ask, and she did it all with a smile and showing genuine concern that we would be taken care of. We are very grateful and thankful. We fly often, and now we will be sure to fly Delta.

Flight delayed then cancelled. Misplaced luggage. Still do not have. Rented car 1100 mile drive. I had to buy some overnight Hotels clothes toiletries gas food at my expense. Still not home. Not sure where luggage is. Over 4 hours on hold to Felta

Everything went well and was good. Nothing exceptional, but no complaints either. Cheap seats are pretty comfortable.

They ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

Non stop on long haul is the way to go. Great experience

Flight was crowded and the woman sitting on my left was large & kept crouching in to my space. You need bigger seats or smaller passengers to fit into the seats you DO have! Snack were OK. Would appreciate if airlines had more savory rather than sweet snacks, thank you!

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew call out the boarding zone, and then flip to the monitor to show which zones are boarding. So unless everyone is gathered around to see the monitor there is usually confusion as wi which zones are boarding.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

Gate was overcrowded. Gate agents performed very well. Flight crew was top notch! Efficient & professional & courteous. Both meals not thermalized well. Dinner main dish was actually cold in the center. Almost inedible. Breakfast sandwich was lukewarm.

The boarding was as always, the crew tried their best but not enough. The food was a disaster I had dietary restrictions that were half met because the company did not loaded the food for the flight. The entertainment screen was fine but content was not and also they removed the free messaging option from the flight and they charged 30 dollars for that crappy bandwidth. This flight is not worth the cost and the company is going down on quality.

Awful. They won’t help me with anything. I booked on American but they abdicated to Iberia. The ticket was overpriced. Everything negative

it was fine, decent flight... dont get food besides cookies or pretzels so not sure why you ask about food. same for entertainment..

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing and the care I received by Kayla? Keighly the flight attendant will be memorable for ever. Thank You

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing enough and the care I received on the flight was astounding.

Waaay too small plane. They also need to up the size of the overhead bins. I would love to keep me 3k with of camera equipment in my hard case baggahe instead of it being thrown into the belly of the plane

Attendants were pleasant and the flight was smooth and relaxed.

A little late at the start but all worked out well.

It was fine. No drinks nor snacks offered though. I thought that was unusual.

Not clean and was told I would get a great seat and it was not great at all

Flight got delayed for 5 hours no good explanation was offered ;(

Horrible. I would never fly Frontier again. The booking process is tricky at best, but fraudulent in my opinion. Frontier customer service did nothing to rectify my purchase -- I ended up paying more than double what I could have gotten from other airlines and nearly triple what I thought I was buying from Frontier. Their booking practices are unfair to the consumer.

Delayed. Text notifications were slow. Not much information o what was happening. Boarding was slow and confusing. Wasn’t even offered water other flight. Had to ask. No entertainment at all. Felt like.a Greyhound bus.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

Better than expected. Staff were friendly and nice on both flights.

There was no one at the counter to assist with our check in. The app didn’t work, so I arrived at the airport with time to check in and I couldn’t because no employees were there. When I finally got someone on the phone, it was inside the 60min rule and they said I could no longer check in and they could sell me another ticket. We had to scramble and pay an additional $800 for tickets and THEN AFTER (about 60 min from my original convo with customer service and 10min after original departure time) I had boarded my new flight, there was email saying my original flight from Frontier was delayed and leaving 2hr 50min later, but I STILL wouldn’t have been able to check in. Which means customer service should have been able to see it and let me check in because I was well within my check in time. When I call Frontier, they hang up on me. So their app didn’t work and they employees left and they take zero responsibility or assistance with their “customer service”

Terrible. Flight cancelled with no reasoning and no flights to rebook. Employees were useless and did nothing to help. Did not even know where to retrieve luggage from the cancelled flight. Flyers beware.

No fault of Frontier staff: plane was very late, reached Orlando at 1 am, took a while to get luggage. Weather, gov financial shutdown impact on TSA, air controllers seemed to have multiple flights backed up. Frontier staff seemed to cope as gracefully as possible. It did reassure me that I and my new hip could adapt to travel challenges. Food/entertainment were irrelevant to my trip.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

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