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10:57 am - 5:29 pmDSM-ATL
5h 32m1 stop
9:59 pm - 9:57 amATL-DSM
12h 58m1 stop
$138Frontier
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Fri, Jan 24 - Sat, Feb 1
9:21 am - 12:55 amDSM-ATL
14h 34m2 stops
10:50 pm - 9:42 pmATL-DSM
23h 52m2 stops
Wed, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 6
8:00 am - 5:26 pmDSM-ATL
8h 26m1 stop
3:55 pm - 9:52 pmATL-DSM
6h 57m1 stop
$336United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 17 - Wed, Jan 1
5:40 am - 3:09 pmDSM-ATL
8h 29m2 stops
5:20 am - 12:11 pmATL-DSM
7h 51m1 stop
$341American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 17 - Wed, Jan 1
5:40 am - 3:09 pmDSM-ATL
8h 29m2 stops
7:00 am - 2:36 pmATL-DSM
8h 36m2 stops
$346American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 17 - Wed, Dec 18
6:50 am - 3:45 pmDSM-ATL
7h 55m1 stop
12:50 pm - 9:30 pmATL-DSM
9h 40m2 stops
$361Southwest
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Wed, Dec 11 - Thu, Jan 9
6:50 am - 6:20 pmDSM-ATL
10h 30m2 stops
12:20 pm - 9:30 pmATL-DSM
10h 10m2 stops
$366Southwest
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Wed, Dec 11 - Thu, Jan 9
6:45 pm - 1:42 pmDSM-ATL
17h 57m1 stop
9:25 am - 9:52 pmATL-DSM
13h 27m2 stops
$450United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 24 - Sat, Feb 1
5:44 am - 8:55 amDSM-ATL
2h 11mnonstop
9:20 am - 10:38 amATL-DSM
2h 18mnonstop
$469Delta
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Fri, Jan 3 - Fri, Jan 10
6:25 am - 12:19 pmDSM-ATL
4h 54m1 stop
4:31 pm - 5:46 pmATL-DSM
2h 15mnonstop
$479Delta
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Fri, Jan 3 - Fri, Jan 10
8:41 pm - 4:58 amDSM-ATL
7h 17m1 stop
$84Frontier
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Fri, Feb 21
8:41 pm - 4:58 amDSM-ATL
7h 17m1 stop
$98Frontier
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Mon, Feb 17
1:33 pm - 12:54 pmDSM-ATL
22h 21m2 stops
Mon, Jan 6
7:30 am - 8:09 pmDSM-ATL
11h 39m1 stop
Mon, Jan 6
4:10 pm - 8:35 pmDSM-ATL
3h 25m1 stop
$168Southwest
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Wed, Dec 11
8:30 am - 7:45 pmDSM-ATL
10h 15m2 stops
$173Southwest
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Wed, Feb 19
10:35 am - 9:40 amDSM-ATL
22h 05m1 stop
$227Delta
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Sat, Jan 18
6:30 am - 6:31 pmDSM-ATL
11h 01m2 stops
$233Delta
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Tue, Jan 21
8:00 am - 5:58 pmDSM-ATL
8h 58m1 stop
$243United Airlines
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Sat, Feb 22
3:23 pm - 1:40 pmDSM-ATL
21h 17m1 stop
$259United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 16
7:06 pm - 10:31 amDSM-ATL
14h 25m1 stop
7:34 pm - 5:37 pmATL-DSM
23h 03m1 stop
$338Frontier
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Fri, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 24
7:40 am - 10:33 pmDSM-ATL
13h 53m1 stop
5:50 am - 5:52 pmATL-DSM
13h 02m2 stops
Mon, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 9
7:06 pm - 10:31 amDSM-ATL
14h 25m1 stop
4:58 pm - 6:06 pmATL-DSM
26h 08m1 stop
$361Frontier
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Fri, Nov 22 - Thu, Nov 28
11:19 am - 2:27 pmDSM-ATL
2h 08mnonstop
9:15 am - 10:33 amATL-DSM
2h 18mnonstop
$624Delta
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Mon, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 9
2:24 pm - 5:27 pmDSM-ATL
2h 03mnonstop
6:00 am - 9:43 amATL-DSM
4h 43m1 stop
$634Delta
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Mon, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 9
7:00 am - 8:00 pmDSM-ATL
12h 00m2 stops
8:05 am - 3:50 pmATL-DSM
8h 45m1 stop
$699Southwest
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Fri, Nov 22 - Thu, Nov 28
5:50 am - 6:35 pmDSM-ATL
11h 45m2 stops
7:00 am - 10:55 amATL-DSM
4h 55m2 stops
$704Southwest
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Fri, Nov 22 - Thu, Nov 28
11:25 am - 11:28 pmDSM-ATL
11h 03m2 stops
6:30 am - 2:23 pmATL-DSM
8h 53m1 stop
$735United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 22 - Thu, Nov 28
6:00 am - 5:36 pmDSM-ATL
10h 36m2 stops
5:30 am - 10:29 amATL-DSM
29h 59m2 stops
$740United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 22 - Thu, Nov 28
3:30 pm - 11:58 pmDSM-ATL
7h 28m1 stop
7:00 am - 2:52 pmATL-DSM
8h 52m2 stops
$753American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 29
5:44 am - 8:55 amDSM-ATL
2h 11mnonstop
9:20 am - 10:38 amATL-DSM
2h 18mnonstop
$469Delta
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Fri, Jan 3 - Fri, Jan 10
5:50 am - 9:01 amDSM-ATL
2h 11mnonstop
9:20 am - 10:38 amATL-DSM
2h 18mnonstop
$489Delta
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Wed, Dec 11 - Thu, Jan 9
6:30 pm - 9:41 pmDSM-ATL
2h 11mnonstop
9:40 am - 11:00 amATL-DSM
2h 20mnonstop
$514Delta
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Sat, Dec 21 - Sun, Dec 22
6:30 pm - 9:41 pmDSM-ATL
2h 11mnonstop
12:20 pm - 1:35 pmATL-DSM
2h 15mnonstop
$539Delta
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Fri, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 10
2:24 pm - 5:29 pmDSM-ATL
2h 05mnonstop
9:15 am - 10:33 amATL-DSM
2h 18mnonstop
$569Delta
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Fri, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 9
5:55 am - 9:05 amDSM-ATL
2h 10mnonstop
12:20 pm - 1:35 pmATL-DSM
2h 15mnonstop
$654Delta
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Sun, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 8
6:26 pm - 9:44 pmDSM-ATL
2h 18mnonstop
4:25 pm - 5:36 pmATL-DSM
2h 11mnonstop
$657Delta
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Mon, Feb 24 - Fri, Feb 28
5:50 am - 9:01 amDSM-ATL
2h 11mnonstop
4:25 pm - 5:38 pmATL-DSM
2h 13mnonstop
$667Delta
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Thu, Dec 12 - Fri, Dec 13
5:55 am - 9:05 amDSM-ATL
2h 10mnonstop
9:35 pm - 10:50 pmATL-DSM
2h 15mnonstop
$747Delta
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Wed, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 6
6:26 pm - 9:44 pmDSM-ATL
2h 18mnonstop
9:05 am - 10:23 amATL-DSM
2h 18mnonstop
$1,014Delta
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Fri, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 22

Flights from Des Moines to Atlanta - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Atlanta to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Atlanta?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Atlanta clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Des Moines to Atlanta, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Atlanta, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Atlanta?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Atlanta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Atlanta is July, where tickets cost $423 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and October, where the average cost of tickets is $509 and $509 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Atlanta?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Atlanta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Atlanta, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 53 days before departure.

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January

High season

May

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$84
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Atlanta

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Atlanta?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Atlanta was $84 for a one-way ticket and $138 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Atlanta?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Des Moines to Atlanta?

    Delta, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Des Moines to Atlanta flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Atlanta?

    The Boeing 717-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Des Moines to Atlanta flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Atlanta?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Des Moines and Atlanta.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Des Moines to Atlanta?

    There are nonstop flights from Des Moines to Atlanta on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Atlanta, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Atlanta are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $396 and an overall rating of 8.1, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $501 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Atlanta?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Atlanta.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Atlanta?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Atlanta from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Atlanta?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Atlanta with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and ATL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Atlanta?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Atlanta from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Des Moines to Atlanta

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $255 or less one-way and $401 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Des Moines to Atlanta?

Find which airlines fly direct from Des Moines Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Des Moines to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

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Nonstop returns

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Des Moines

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Des Moines to Atlanta

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 5015 reviews
7.7Entertainment
8.1Comfort
8.7Crew
8.2Boarding
7.2Food
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This was a nicer flight - not fully booked and so we were able to spread out.

10.0 ExcellentJohn, Nov 2024LAS - IND
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This was a nicer flight - not fully booked and so we were able to spread out.

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Planes are aged. The wifi is unreliable and on many fights, no-existent. The flight attendants were very good.

I had a wonderful flight, but the only thing that annoyed me was how crowded TSA was. I still believe airports and all planes work together to bunch everyone together to drive up cost.

Easy to book and to get check in and get on and off.

The last 30 min or so, they put the heat on full. We thought we were being basted.

Excellent experience. WiFi worked on this leg of My trip

Flight was great, but golf bag never made it until later in the day. Even though I had a nonstop flight it was placed on a different one. They made it right with flight credits and I was able to get it the same day.

It seems as though the provisions are even less. Although SWA used to be an economy Airline, that isn't really the case anymore. I paid over $700. for a round trip to Denver and I could have flown just about any airline for the price. The drinks are now in a 6-ounce cup and with ice I'm sure a can would fill more than 2 cups. However, I am very proud of SWA for using paper rather than continuing to contribute to the millions of plastic cups being used each day. I've thought of this fr many years and am so glad to see it come to fruition, if not by only SWA so far.

Exceptional crew! Friendly and professional. Pleasant attitude and treated everyone with respect.

Crew was nice. Flight was timely. Seats could be better as well as the food considering it’s first class.

Most of my discomfort was going through TSA. However, the Delta seats had inadequate leg room and I tried my very best to connect to the wi-fi and it was a cumbersome process that finally gave me the info that I needed to sign in AFTER I had completed the flight...Why make it so difficult to use? That said I really really appreciate the pilot taking a little extra time to avoid a bad storm area and both landings in Atlanta and Orlando were flawless to my delight!!!

Delta was really good about being transparent with why we were delayed it’s just that’s the plane was really old and outdated and a lot of the comfort and amenities we know Delta to have did not shine through

Bottom seat cushion is almost non existent. Very uncomfortable seat.

Pretty standard flight. Delta has a good selection of movies.

The seats are uncomfortable and there was no power to recharge a phone.

The plane was very warm upon entering. This was a bigger problem as the weather was cold so people were dressed accordingly.

The crew was very polite as I have a few handicaps and everything was made pleasant. Check-in was easy as I was brought on board by the wheelchair assistant. One flight attendant did make sure my personal item was carefully stored under the seat in front of me. I was made to feel welcome as a customer as I made my first trip with a few disabilities. Entertainment and wifi worked quite well. The only food service were snacks and drinks. Those were okay. Overall it was a very smooth flight and encouraged me to use Delta again.

Overall, the flight from Atlanta to Orlando was acceptable, albeit delayed and the typical temperature issue on the plane (hot) which has become somewhat expected. However, the staff at gate B22 for connecting flight DL1562 was disappointing. And to clarify, there were two gentlemen behind the counter — one pleasant and the other, Larry. Without question, Larry should not be in hospitality. My wife and I were first in line and when Larry walked in behind the desk, my wife greeted him with “Hiii Larrry”. And while she can be bubbly at times, and I get that it was late, the conversation morphed as Larry asked if she was drunk. At first I assumed he was joking (still not appropriate) but he was not. Clearly he was having a bad day or maybe just hates his job. In all cases, his behavior was unacceptable and offensive. The only saving grace is that he was equally rude and dismissive to all of the surrounding guests as well—although, I’m not sure if that is a good thing or not.

Delay getting into gate in ATL caused delay in bags when getting to BWI, disrupting evening plans with family.

There was no USB plug in my section of the plane. So I could not charge my phone. Also, there was no screen to watch movie or anything like that. Wish I had known that in advance, I would’ve brought my iPad.

The flight attendants were unhelpful. It was a packed flight, and usually a flight attendant would help find a spot in the bin for your carry on or shift things around. Neither made any effort to do so. Also, I had to then check my bag. I was told it would be on the carousel in YYZ, but it came up on the jetway. So lucky I saw others standing around for their bags. I would have walked straight past this and on to the carousel. They could have at least told me that they had given me wrong information. Very unsatisfactory.

Made all groups except 2 check despite ample bin space. Inflight WiFi and entertainment didn’t work most of the time.

The check-in process is not the best They should have agents in site to help with any problem especially a rebook. Why does one have to get on the phone when there were at least 8 agents around that could have help?! Flying is stressful as it is and having someone willing to do their customer service will ease some of the stress.

It was a good flight. Nothing comes to mind about how it could have been better. It was a newer plane, seemed like a great upgrade from your older ones. Staff was very good as well.

boarding was uneventful. Snack was pathetic. A tiny fruit bar. Entertainment was limited to just select movies on your own tablet or phone. No live TV. I recently flew Jetblue and they had unlimited snacks and live satellite TV the entire flight. My seat was an exit seat, 20A. It was super uncomfortable. It felt cramped and the middle seat was taken up by a large woman who pushed into my shoulder and arm. Horrible flight.

They canceled our flight and left us stranded to figure it out

Cabin was pitch black, even during meal service. The reading lights for seat 2E/F did not work, and seat 2E did not recline.

Long wait before take off without an update for 20 minutes. Flight was good otherwise.

Plane still had screens for watching movies. Good selection too.

It was as expected for such a short flight. No complaints

The departing flight from Newark to Charlotte was fine. It was the returning flight from Charlotte to Newark that was awful. We had scheduled an 8:35pm return flight time. We got delayed TEN times all the way to 5am in the morning! We were told over 4 different excuses as to why the flight kept getting delayed. First it was the flight crew needed to rest, then it was something technical with the plane, then it was something with air traffic control, and finally it was because they couldn’t find a captain and had to wait until the morning so the captain could get some rest. It was terrible sleeping overnight in the airport. They offered a $12 meal voucher. That was it! And the only place open in the middle of the night was Dunkin’ Donuts who didn’t even accept the voucher. They should have cancelled the flight much earlier on in the evening instead of just stringing us along hour by hour with more delays. Not professional and unacceptable. There was no refund for inconvenience. I probably will not be flying American Airlines again.

This leg they tried and did well with what they had to work from.

It was nice being on a flight that had working wifi. The boarding was quick - why don’t all airlines have small boarding groups window to aisle? Makes so much sense!!! I was disappointed to be the first person stopped to have to gate check my carryon. Especially when there was plenty of overhead space at the back! But I get it…keeps it moving. Crew was nice.

The flight was as good as it gets when flying. On time departure and arrival plus no lost luggage.

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

Packed commercial flight was as comfortable as can be expected

My seat was very worn. Otherwise I had an excellent flight

I'm not a valued flyer so I'm always in the last group to board...that sucks, always

My flight back my reservations were list because they said I didn't pay my pet fee when I had a receipt

Booked direct in July '24. Turned into a 14 hr layover (both ways) in Denver. My 5 day vaca turned into a 1 day . Not good, BUT,... Thank you for the people @ Frontier who were professionally friendly & approachable.

Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

We understand and comply with Frontier’s bag sizes. We’ve had some problems in past while having to await other passengers who do not understand the baggage restrictions or have not prepaid and that is usually our biggest concern (others delaying us) with flying Frontier. Flying OUT of ONT, however, has always been a great experience. I’ve also noted even on delayed Frontier flights very knowledgeable pilots who manage expectations well.

There was no easy way to check in. I don't want to install an app to checkin. I will use alaska from now on because they have a web check in method that is easy.

The crew was ghetto lol I felt like I was on an inner city field trip

Horrible! The short distance flight ended up taking 5 hrs! There was a 3 hr delay for the flight to take off and there was a 70 min wait on the tarmac for some bogus reason that the pilot said the gate he was supposed to board was taken up. After a 30 min wait he said the plane that was supposed to push out of the gate called a medical emergency and 40 min later he ended up boarding another gate. For the initial 3 hr delay there was no information/alert about the gate or delay in the app or the boards up until the boarding time and even beyond! Had to walk all the way to the end of the terminal to find the frontier staff to ask what was going on. Avoid this airline at all costs! If you have carryon bags or checked bags , their prices come equivalent to the prices of more reliable airlines. They are the worst in timeliness at 60% (reported as delayed) this year (check the data) by a high margin even compared to the second worst airline. If you are ok with having a miserable flight experience with the odds close to flip of a coin, feel free to try them. If you value your time , money and flying experience, stay away.

There was nothing to like, flight delayed had to move to different departure areas, disorganized to say the leasr

Delayed for two hours due to trivial issues. No reimbursment. Also on arrival further delay due to terminal malfunction.

Our flight was canceled for no known reason. We weren’t told until we were checking in at 5:00 am. This was after our last flight with Frontier where we sat on the plane for three hours (not an exaggeration) before we took off because of a mechanical issue. We won’t be flying Frontier again.

Allowed me to chose my seat without extra charge (I purchased full-price ticket) and boarding was in group1. Didn't even serve water.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Des Moines to Atlanta found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
2/21Fri
1 stopFrontier
7h 17mDSM-ATL
$84
2/17Mon
1 stopFrontier
7h 17mDSM-ATL
$98
1/6Mon
2 stops
22h 21mDSM-ATL
$121
1/6Mon
1 stop
11h 39mDSM-ATL
$124
12/11Wed
1 stopSouthwest
3h 25mDSM-ATL
$168
2/19Wed
2 stopsSouthwest
10h 15mDSM-ATL
$173
1/18Sat
1 stopDelta
22h 05mDSM-ATL
$227
1/21Tue
2 stopsDelta
11h 01mDSM-ATL
$233
2/22Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
8h 58mDSM-ATL
$243
12/16Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
21h 17mDSM-ATL
$259

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Des Moines to Atlanta that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/22Fri
multi-stopFrontier
14h 25mDSM-ATL
11/24Sun
multi-stopFrontier
23h 03mATL-DSM
$338
11/25Mon
multi-stop
13h 53mDSM-ATL
12/9Mon
multi-stop
13h 02mATL-DSM
$358
11/22Fri
multi-stopFrontier
14h 25mDSM-ATL
11/28Thu
multi-stopFrontier
26h 08mATL-DSM
$361
11/25Mon
nonstopDelta
2h 08mDSM-ATL
12/9Mon
nonstopDelta
2h 18mATL-DSM
$624
11/25Mon
nonstopDelta
2h 03mDSM-ATL
12/9Mon
multi-stopDelta
4h 43mATL-DSM
$634
11/22Fri
multi-stopSouthwest
12h 00mDSM-ATL
11/28Thu
multi-stopSouthwest
8h 45mATL-DSM
$699
11/22Fri
multi-stopSouthwest
11h 45mDSM-ATL
11/28Thu
multi-stopSouthwest
4h 55mATL-DSM
$704
11/22Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 03mDSM-ATL
11/28Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 53mATL-DSM
$735
11/22Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 36mDSM-ATL
11/28Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
29h 59mATL-DSM
$740
11/21Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 28mDSM-ATL
11/29Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 52mATL-DSM
$753

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