Atlanta to Des Moines (ATL–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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743 mi airlines 98/wk
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Flight Schedule 37 flights Verified 22h ago
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DL1704+8
DL Delta
717
9:50 AM
EDT TS
11:05 AM
CDT
2h 15m
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DL2094
DL Delta
717
12:28 PM
EDT TS
1:37 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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DL2086+11
DL Delta
717
12:46 PM
EDT TS
1:55 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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VS2466cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
712
3:22 PM
EDT TS
4:33 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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KE3526cs
KE Korean
712
3:22 PM
EDT TS
4:33 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AM3150cs
AM Aeromexi
712
4:35 PM
EDT TS
5:45 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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DL2006+3
DL Delta
717
4:35 PM
EDT TS
5:45 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AF2722cs
AF Air France
712
4:35 PM
EDT TS
5:45 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AM3106cs
AM Aeromexi
717
4:42 PM
EDT TS
5:53 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AM3512cs
AM Aeromexi
717
9:21 PM
EDT TS
10:34 PM
CDT
2h 13m
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VS2438cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
717
9:25 PM
EDT TS
10:38 PM
CDT
2h 13m
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SK3230cs
SK S
717
9:25 PM
EDT TS
10:38 PM
CDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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KE3525cs
KE Korean
712
9:25 PM
EDT TS
10:38 PM
CDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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DL2306+7
DL Delta
712
9:56 PM
EDT TS
11:03 PM
CDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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LA6848cs
LA LATAM Chile
717
5:35 AM
CDT
8:48 AM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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VS1703cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
717
5:35 AM
CDT
8:48 AM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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KE3527cs
KE Korean
717
5:35 AM
CDT
8:48 AM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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DL2727+5
DL Delta
712
5:45 AM
CDT TM
8:54 AM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AM3588cs
AM Aeromexi
712
5:45 AM
CDT TM
8:54 AM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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VS1650cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
712
11:33 AM
CDT TM
2:35 PM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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SK3804cs
SK S
717
11:33 AM
CDT
2:35 PM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AF2483cs
AF Air France
712
11:51 AM
CDT TM
2:55 PM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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DL1704+8
DL Delta
717
11:51 AM
CDT
2:55 PM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AF2248cs
AF Air France
717
11:51 AM
CDT
2:55 PM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AM3608cs
AM Aeromexi
712
11:51 AM
CDT TM
2:55 PM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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DL2094
DL Delta
717
2:33 PM
CDT
5:40 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AF2197cs
AF Air France
717
2:33 PM
CDT TM
5:40 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AM3193
AM Aeromexi
717
2:33 PM
CDT
5:40 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AM3195
AM Aeromexi
717
2:33 PM
CDT
5:40 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AM3196
AM Aeromexi
717
2:33 PM
CDT
5:40 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AF2128cs
AF Air France
717
2:44 PM
CDT
5:49 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AM4209cs
AM Aeromexi
712
2:44 PM
CDT TM
5:49 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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DL2086+11
DL Delta
712
2:44 PM
CDT TM
5:49 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS2947cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
712
5:20 PM
CDT TM
8:34 PM
EDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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KE3528cs
KE Korean
712
5:20 PM
CDT TM
8:34 PM
EDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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DL2006+3
DL Delta
717
6:31 PM
CDT
9:42 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AF2488
AF Air France
717
6:31 PM
CDT
9:42 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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Atlanta to Des Moines
1 carrier, 98 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 98 Flights/wk 743 mi 1h 47m nonstop -1h behind 59 1-stop hubs

ATL–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 743 miles in approximately 1h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ATL–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, SK, VS 35 712, 717 2h07-2h15 75% SkyTeam AF, AM, KE, SK, VS
Aircraft on this route
712 Boeing 717-200 – AF, AM, DL, KE, VS
717 Boeing 717 – AM, DL, SK, VS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (35 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ATL to DSM direction.
Mon
14
flights
Tue
14
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
14
flights
Sun
14
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
98
Outbound / wk
134
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,591
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Atlanta

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric ATL→DSM AGS→DSM
Distance from ATL 143 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 98 1
Flight time 1h 47m 2h
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of ATL with service to Des Moines International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Atlanta.
ATL: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
743 mi / 1,195 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 47m to 2h 15m.
Getting to ATL

MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.

Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.

ATL–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance743 mi / 1,195 km
Flight time1h 47m to 2h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights98 out / 134 return
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATL to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take approximately 1h 47m to 2h 15m. The route covers 743 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines. Plus 5 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 98 nonstop flights per week from ATL to DSM. The return direction has about 134 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, MEM, DAL, STL, OMA, AGS, SBN, LNK, CLE, MKE, RDU, LNS, FSD, IAD, HOU, PIT, PIE, MCO, YYZ, SFB, TEB, APF, OXC, MSY, COS, PBI, BWI, NAS, SCF, GCM, PSP, YVR, SJO, BUR, IAH, MIA, PHL, BNA, ORD, CLT, MSP, DEN, DTW, RSW, MDW, DFW, DCA, AUS, PHX, EWR, SRQ, BOS, SNA, FLL, LAS, LGA, LAX, JWN and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from DSM to ATL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AGS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ATL to DSM

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 98 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ATL to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATL to DSM ranges from 1 hours 47 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 743 miles (1,195 km). There are approximately 98 weekly flights outbound and 134 return, totaling 232 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Augusta (AGS).