Find Cheap Flights from Austin to Des Moines (AUS - DSM)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Austin to Des Moines and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$103	Allegiant Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Sun, Jul 26	The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Des Moines is currently $103
Cheapest one-way flight	$54	Allegiant Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jul 16	The cheapest one-way flight from Austin to Des Moines is currently $54
Last-minute weekend getaway	$194	Allegiant Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Austin to Des Moines is currently $194
Cheapest business class flights	$438	Frontier 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Austin to Des Moines is currently $438

Fastest flight	2 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Austin to Des Moines takes 2 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 2 days a week: Thu, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Austin to Des Moines is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $145–350
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $200–380

Popular airlines from Austin to Des Moines

American

from $351

Typical price: $295–610

487 weekly connecting flights

AUS - DSM Every day
United

from $407

Typical price: $305–620

298 weekly connecting flights

AUS - DSM Every day
Southwest

from $351

Typical price: $315–590

197 weekly connecting flights

AUS - DSM Every day
Delta

from $407

Typical price: $310–690

197 weekly connecting flights

AUS - DSM Every day
Allegiant

Nonstop

from $103

Typical price: $115–270

2 weekly nonstop flights

AUS - DSM Every Thu, Sun
Frontier

from $180

Typical price: $200–600

13 weekly connecting flights

AUS - DSM Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Austin

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 24 min 6 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 3 hr 14 min 186 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 2 hr 44 min 144 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)

San Antonio United States 1 hr 16 min 66 mi

Popular airports near Des Moines

Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Des Moines United States 16 min 4 mi
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Kansas City United States 2 hr 57 min 168 mi
Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Omaha United States 2 hr 9 min 119 mi
Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

Cedar Rapids United States 1 hr 52 min 100 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Austin to Des Moines

The cheapest flights from Austin to Des Moines are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $145 to $350.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Des Moines recently found on Google Flights was with Allegiant from $103. The cheapest one-way flight was with Allegiant from $54.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Austin to Des Moines is $351, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Austin to Des Moines is $407, flying from Jun 26 to Jun 28.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Austin to Des Moines is $351, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Austin to Des Moines is $407, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
The cheapest Allegiant flight from Austin to Des Moines is $103, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Austin to Des Moines is $180, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Des Moines starts at $103 from Thu, Jul 23 to Sun, Jul 26. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $54 and departs on Thu, Jul 16.

2 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Austin to Des Moines.

Late spring to summer (May–Aug), when days are warm, is a popular time to visit. It’s typically cold Nov–Mar, with temperatures sometimes dropping below freezing. The Iowa State Fair (Aug) draws thousands of people each year, for live music, thrill rides and agricultural displays.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Austin to Des Moines.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Austin to Des Moines really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Austin to Des Moines.

In terms of nonstop flights, Allegiant is the most popular. Allegiant offers 2 nonstop flights per week. Allegiant flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 487 connecting flights per week. American flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .

Other popular airlines flying from Austin to Des Moines are:

United offers 298 connecting flights per week. United flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .
Southwest offers 197 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .
Delta offers 197 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .
Frontier offers 13 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Austin and Des Moines.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Des Moines recently found on Google Flights was with Allegiant from $103. The cheapest one-way flight was with Allegiant from $54.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Austin to Des Moines is $351, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Austin to Des Moines is $407, flying from Jun 26 to Jun 28.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Austin to Des Moines is $351, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Austin to Des Moines is $407, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
The cheapest Allegiant flight from Austin to Des Moines is $103, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Austin to Des Moines is $180, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

Allegiant flies direct from Austin to Des Moines.

There are 2 Allegiant direct flights from Austin to Des Moines per week. Flights are available on Thursday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Austin and Des Moines at price $194 is offered by Allegiant from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Allegiant flies direct from Austin to Des Moines.

There are 2 Allegiant direct flights from Austin to Des Moines per week. Flights are available on Thursday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Austin to Des Moines are only available on Thursday and Sunday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Austin and Des Moines start at $103 from Thu, Jul 23 to Sun, Jul 26 with Allegiant.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Austin to Des Moines, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Austin and Des Moines start at $438 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Austin and Des Moines start at $103 from Thu, Jul 23 to Sun, Jul 26.

To book business class trips from Austin to Des Moines, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Austin and Des Moines starts at $194 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Allegiant.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Austin and Des Moines at price $194 is offered by Allegiant from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Austin to Des Moines, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.