Atlanta to Des Moines (ATL–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, SK, VS | 35 | 712, 717 | 2h07-2h15 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, SK, VS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Des Moines from Atlanta
| 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% | – |
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 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).