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

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735 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
PIE Pinellas Park 26h 23m UD → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Atlanta to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
735 mi 1h 57m nonstop -1h behind

PDK–DSM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PDK to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~26h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
PIE ~26h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PDK → DSM
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
59%
Return
DSM → PDK
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Atlanta

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric PDK→DSM ATL→DSM AGS→DSM
Distance from PDK – 18 mi 139 mi
Nonstop airlines – 9 1
Weekly flights – 86 –
Flight time 1h 57m 1h 47m 2h
Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights · Augusta (AGS) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of PDK with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
735 mi / 1,183 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 57m gate to gate.
Facts

PDK–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance735 mi / 1,183 km
Flight time1h 57m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PDK
Full nameDeKalb Peachtree Airport
IATA / ICAOPDK / KPDK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation1,003 ft / 306 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDK to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from DeKalb Peachtree Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 1h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 735 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include St. Petersburg Clearwater.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Atlanta.
Nearby alternatives include ATL and 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 PDK to DSM

DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PDK to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDK to DSM is about 1 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 735 miles (1,183 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Petersburg Clearwater. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (ATL) and Augusta (AGS).