Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Des Moines
Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Des Moines
Looking for cheap flights from Atlanta to Des Moines? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Atlanta to Des Moines vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500–10,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Atlanta to Des Moines for specific travel dates.
2026-11-23
ATL - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-13
ATL - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $30.6
2026-11-23
ATL - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $30.6
2026-12-17
ATL - DSM
Economy | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 7,500 Pts + $125
2026-11-13
ATL - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-13
ATL - DSM
Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 10,000 Pts + $12.9
Atlanta to Des Moines flight facts
Distance
743 mi
1,196 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Atlanta.
Airports in Atlanta
ATL · Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Intl
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Atlanta - Cedar Rapids · Cedar Rapids is 104 mi from Des Moines
Flights Atlanta - Omaha · Omaha is 117 mi from Des Moines
Flights Knoxville - Des Moines · Knoxville is 152 mi from Atlanta
Flights Greenville - Des Moines · Greenville is 153 mi from Atlanta
Flights Atlanta - Moline · Moline is 163 mi from Des Moines
Flights Atlanta - Kansas City · Kansas City is 164 mi from Des Moines
Premium cabin flights from Atlanta to Des Moines
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
ATL - DSM
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
ATL - DSM
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 25,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
ATL - DSM
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 40,400 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
ATL - DSM
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 40,400 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
ATL - DSM
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 40,400 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
ATL - DSM
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 41,500 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Atlanta to Des Moines depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Atlanta to Des Moines.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Atlanta to Des Moines.
Atlanta and Des Moines are about 743 miles (1,196 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 743-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Atlanta.
Departures from Atlanta: Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Intl (ATL). Arrivals in Des Moines: Des Moines Intl (DSM).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Des Moines, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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