Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Delta Air Lines flies nonstop from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Des Moines International Airport, with about 26 flights a week in July 2026. The 743-mile flight takes about 2h 7m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 743 mi · 1,196 km
- Flight time
- 2h 7m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying ATL to DSM
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 26 | Boeing 717-200, Boeing 737-900ER | 113,135 | 2h 7m |
| Endeavor AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900 | 2,369 | 2h 20m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ATL to DSM flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 9:31am and the last at 9:23pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 1704Delta Air Lines | 9:31am | 10:43am | 31 | 88% |
| DL 2094Delta Air Lines | 12:55pm | 2:05pm | 26 | 87% |
| DL 2086Delta Air Lines | 4:35pm | 5:50pm | 30 | 81% |
| DL 2306Delta Air Lines | 9:23pm | 10:37pm | 31 | 82% |
Is ATL to DSM on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 84% of 1,290 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (89%), those around 4pm the least (77%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (53%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,290 | 84% | 11 min | 2.4% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 34 | 88% | |
| 9am to 10am | 303 | 89% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 212 | 88% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 29 | 86% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 99 | 87% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 218 | 77% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 353 | 81% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 116 | 11,227 | |
| September 2025 | 112 | 10,193 | |
| October 2025 | 119 | 10,592 | |
| November 2025 | 109 | 9,058 | |
| December 2025 | 108 | 8,860 | |
| January 2026 | 82 | 7,349 | |
| February 2026 | 79 | 7,441 | |
| March 2026 | 89 | 8,474 | |
| April 2026 | 103 | 9,255 | |
| May 2026 | 117 | 11,297 | |
| June 2026 | 110 | 10,858 | |
| July 2026 | 114 | 10,900 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.