How popular is this Des Moines to Atlanta flight route?

Within the past month, 14 users have taken a look at flights from Des Moines to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Atlanta round-trip?

Currently priced at $237, Southwest will fly you from Des Moines to Atlanta and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Frontier for as low as $252. Southwest is currently priced 50% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Atlanta one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $97. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Atlanta for a low price.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Atlanta, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Atlanta?

While on average a flight from Des Moines to Atlanta is generally $1,460, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $148. When looking at the most popular route, (Des Moines - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson), you can expect to pay $242 for that flight.

What are the most reliable airlines from Des Moines to Atlanta?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Des Moines to Atlanta are Scandinavian Airlines (88%), Aeromexico (83%) and Air France (81%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Atlanta?

Consider American Airlines, Delta or Frontier when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to Atlanta.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Atlanta?

Leaving on a Wednesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 14% on the overall cost on flights from Des Moines to Atlanta.

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

To save up to 74% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 37 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Des Moines to Atlanta from $460 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $768 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

July can be a great time to fly to Atlanta from Des Moines with a flight ticket averaging about $475. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of July for as cheap as $290. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January.

What airports do I use to fly from Des Moines to Atlanta?

If you book a flight from Des Moines to Atlanta, you will be flying from Des Moines to Hartsfield-Jackson. Flights to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) from Des Moines (DSM) take 2h 05m for a nonstop flight. There are 19 flights from Des Moines to Atlanta per day from 4 airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Atlanta that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Atlanta flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Atlanta?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Atlanta.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Atlanta?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Atlanta by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Atlanta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 16, 2025.

Mon 8/181:36 pmDSM - ATL

2 stops9h 44mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/218:25 pmATL - DSM

2 stops25h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/14

$230

Thu 8/147:00 amDSM - ATL

1 stop7h 00mSouthwest

Thu 8/218:25 amATL - DSM

1 stop3h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 7/15

$237

Mon 8/187:33 pmDSM - ATL

1 stop9h 37mFrontier

Thu 8/217:35 amATL - DSM

1 stop7h 48mFrontier

Deal found 7/14

$252

Best flights from Des Moines to Atlanta
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Mon 8/181:36 pmDSM - ATL

2 stops9h 44mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/218:25 pmATL - DSM

2 stops25h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/14

$230

Thu 8/147:00 amDSM - ATL

1 stop7h 00mSouthwest

Thu 8/218:25 amATL - DSM

1 stop3h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 7/15

$237

Mon 8/187:33 pmDSM - ATL

1 stop9h 37mFrontier

Thu 8/217:35 amATL - DSM

1 stop7h 48mFrontier

Deal found 7/14

$252

Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Atlanta
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Atlanta. Data last updated July 16, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 7/216:30 amDSM - ATL

2 stops24h 07mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/2211:06 amATL - DSM

2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/15

$427

Mon 7/213:38 pmDSM - ATL

1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines

Wed 7/237:14 amATL - DSM

2 stops8h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/14

$890

Mon 7/216:40 pmDSM - ATL

Nonstop2h 20mDelta

Wed 7/234:40 pmATL - DSM

Nonstop2h 15mDelta

Deal found 7/14

$937

Sat 7/266:00 amDSM - ATL

1 stop5h 55mSouthwest

Tue 7/298:20 pmATL - DSM

1 stop3h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 7/14

$540

Thu 8/147:00 amDSM - ATL

1 stop7h 00mSouthwest

Thu 8/218:25 amATL - DSM

1 stop3h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 7/15

$237

Mon 8/181:36 pmDSM - ATL

2 stops9h 44mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/218:25 pmATL - DSM

2 stops25h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/14

$230

Mon 8/187:33 pmDSM - ATL

1 stop9h 37mFrontier

Thu 8/217:35 amATL - DSM

1 stop7h 48mFrontier

Deal found 7/14

$252

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Sun 10/128:44 pmDSM - ATL

1 stop8h 18mFrontier

Deal found 7/14

$97

Tue 9/168:25 amDSM - ATL

1 stop4h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 7/16

$119

Mon 9/158:25 amDSM - ATL

2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/13

$125

Sat 9/136:00 amDSM - ATL

2 stops8h 39mDelta

Deal found 7/16

$212

Sat 8/166:00 amDSM - ATL

1 stop11h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/15

$251

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Des Moines

Mon 8/18

1:36 pm-12:20 am

2 stops9h 44m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 8/21

8:25 pm-8:41 pm

2 stops25h 16m

$230

Des MoinesAtlanta

DSM - ATL

DSMATL

Des Moines

Thu 8/14

7:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 8/21

8:25 am-11:05 am

1 stop3h 40m

$237

Des MoinesAtlanta

DSM - ATL

DSMATL

Des Moines

Mon 8/18

7:33 pm-6:10 am

1 stop9h 37m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 8/21

7:35 am-2:23 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$252

Des MoinesAtlanta

DSM - ATL

DSMATL

Des Moines

Sun 10/12

8:44 pm-6:02 am

1 stop8h 18m

$97

Des MoinesAtlanta

DSM - ATL

DSMATL

Des Moines

Tue 9/16

8:25 am-1:45 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$119

Des MoinesAtlanta

DSM - ATL

DSMATL

Des Moines

Mon 9/15

8:25 am-9:25 am

2 stops24h 00m

$125

Des MoinesAtlanta

DSM - ATL

DSMATL

Des Moines

Sat 9/13

6:00 am-3:39 pm

2 stops8h 39m

$212

Des MoinesAtlanta

DSM - ATL

DSMATL

Des Moines

Sat 8/16

6:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$251

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Atlanta, you should look to book at least 66 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Atlanta?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Atlanta (average of $190). Flying from Des Moines to Atlanta in June is currently the most expensive (average of $246). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to ATL?

It’s optimal to fly from Des Moines to Atlanta in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 73% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Atlanta flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Atlanta

The most flights from DSM to ATL are scheduled on a Monday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Atlanta

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Atlanta, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,957 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,863 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Frontier

5.9

Fair

3,256 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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What airports do I use to fly from Des Moines to Atlanta?
If you book a flight from Des Moines to Atlanta, you will be flying from Des Moines to Hartsfield-Jackson. Flights to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) from Des Moines (DSM) take 2h 05m for a nonstop flight. There are 19 flights from Des Moines to Atlanta per day from 4 airlines.
How popular is this Des Moines to Atlanta flight route?
Within the past month, 14 users have taken a look at flights from Des Moines to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Atlanta round-trip?
Currently priced at $237, Southwest will fly you from Des Moines to Atlanta and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Frontier for as low as $252. Southwest is currently priced 50% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Atlanta one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $97. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Atlanta for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Des Moines to Atlanta?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Des Moines to Atlanta are Scandinavian Airlines (88%), Aeromexico (83%) and Air France (81%).
What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Atlanta?
While on average a flight from Des Moines to Atlanta is generally $1,460, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $148. When looking at the most popular route, (Des Moines - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson), you can expect to pay $242 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Atlanta that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Atlanta flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Atlanta?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Atlanta.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Atlanta?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Atlanta by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Atlanta?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Atlanta (average of $190). Flying from Des Moines to Atlanta in June is currently the most expensive (average of $246). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Atlanta

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$118	Average$230	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$292	Average$353	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$309	Average$396	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Delta	Cheapest$339	Average$524	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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