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

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743 mi airlines 71/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 11h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL1704
DL Delta
717
9:30 AM
EDT TS
10:48 AM
CDT
2h 18m
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DL2086
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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AM3106
AM Aeromexi
712
3:15 PM
EDT TS
4:27 PM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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DL2813
DL Delta
717
3:22 PM
EDT TS
4:33 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AM3140
AM Aeromexi
717
3:22 PM
EDT TS
4:33 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AM3027
AM Aeromexi
717
3:22 PM
EDT TS
4:33 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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DL2006
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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AM3150
AM Aeromexi
717
4:35 PM
EDT TS
5:45 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AF2722
AF Air France
717
4:35 PM
EDT TS
5:45 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AM3512
AM Aeromexi
712
9:15 PM
EDT TS
10:28 PM
CDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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DL2306
DL Delta
712
9:22 PM
EDT TS
10:34 PM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AM3588
AM Aeromexi
717
5:24 AM
CDT TM
8:41 AM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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DL2727
DL Delta
717
5:35 AM
CDT TM
8:48 AM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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DL1704
DL Delta
717
11:39 AM
CDT
2:29 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AF2248
AF Air France
712
11:46 AM
CDT TM
2:50 PM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AM3608
AM Aeromexi
712
12:04 PM
CDT TM
3:09 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AF2483
AF Air France
717
12:04 PM
CDT TM
3:09 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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DL2086
DL Delta
717
2:44 PM
CDT
5:49 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AF2197
AF Air France
717
5:15 PM
CDT
8:33 PM
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AF2128
AF Air France
717
5:20 PM
CDT
8:34 PM
EDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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DL2006
DL Delta
717
6:31 PM
CDT
9:42 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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DL2143
DL Delta
712
6:42 PM
CDT TM
9:37 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Atlanta to Des Moines
3 carriers, 71 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 71 Flights/wk 743 mi 2h 9m nonstop -1h behind 42 1-stop hubs

ATL–DSM is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 743 miles in approximately 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 42 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 35 712, 717 2h09-2h18 51% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 29 712, 717 2h10-2h13 51% SkyTeam
AF Air France 7 717 2h10 51% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
712 Boeing 717-200 – AM, DL
717 Boeing 717 – AF, AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (71 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
10
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
71
Outbound / wk
64
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,358
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ATL → DSM
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
67%
Return
DSM → ATL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
14%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays → DSM delays →

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 2h 9m to 2h 18m.
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 time2h 9m to 2h 18m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights71 out / 64 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 2h 9m to 2h 18m. The route covers 743 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 71 nonstop flights per week from ATL to DSM. The return direction has about 64 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, OMA, DAL, SBN, CLE, MKE, LNS, PIT, STL, BWI, HOU, PIE, SFB, OXC, MSY, TEB, PBI, COS, PSP, YVR, SJO, BNA, IAH, LGA, MIA, AUS, CLT, FLL, ORD, DTW, MSP, DCA, MCO, MDW, DFW, DEN, RSW, SRQ, PHX, SNA, LAS and LAX. 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.
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 Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 71 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ATL to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATL to DSM ranges from 2 hours 9 minutes to 2 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 743 miles (1,195 km). There are approximately 71 weekly flights outbound and 64 return, totaling 135 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.