Atlanta to Des Moines (ATL–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ATL–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 743 miles in approximately 2h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, LA, SK, VS | 28 | 717 | 2h09-2h15 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LA, SK, VS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Des Moines from Atlanta
| Metric | ATL→DSM | PDK→DSM | AGS→DSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ATL | – | 18 mi | 143 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 87 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 14m | 1h 57m | 2h |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ATL: EDT · DSM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 87 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ATL to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATL to DSM is about 2 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 743 miles (1,195 km). There are approximately 87 weekly flights outbound and 130 return, totaling 217 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Chicago Midway and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (PDK) and Augusta (AGS).