Des Moines to Atlanta (DSM–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DSM–ATL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 743 miles in approximately 2h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, VS | 35 | 712, 717 | 2h04-2h11 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, VS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Des Moines
| Metric | DSM→ATL | CID→ATL | OMA→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DSM | – | 103 mi | 117 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 134 | 28 | 141 |
| Flight time | 2h 2m | 2h 4m | 1h 57m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DSM: CDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Atlanta.
MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.
The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.
DSM–ATL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DSM to ATL
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 134 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DSM to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DSM to ATL ranges from 2 hours 2 minutes to 2 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 743 miles (1,195 km). There are approximately 134 weekly flights outbound and 97 return, totaling 231 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID), Omaha (OMA) and Moline (MLI).