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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$129	Allegiant Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Sun, Jul 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Austin is currently $129
Cheapest one-way flight	$80	Allegiant Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 4	The cheapest one-way flight from Des Moines to Austin is currently $80
Last-minute weekend getaway	$296	Allegiant Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Des Moines to Austin is currently $296
Cheapest business class flights	$558	Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Des Moines to Austin is currently $558

Fastest flight	2 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Des Moines to Austin takes 2 hr 5 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 Des Moines to Austin is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $140–270
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $245–500

Popular airlines from Des Moines to Austin

American

from $351

Typical price: $295–620

494 weekly connecting flights

DSM - AUS Every day
United

from $351

Typical price: $305–620

350 weekly connecting flights

DSM - AUS Every day
Southwest

from $379

Typical price: $315–590

261 weekly connecting flights

DSM - AUS Every day
Delta

from $351

Typical price: $310–670

195 weekly connecting flights

DSM - AUS Every day
Allegiant

Nonstop

from $129

Typical price: $115–260

2 weekly nonstop flights

DSM - AUS Every Thu, Sun
Frontier

from $205

Typical price: $195–600

5 weekly connecting flights

DSM - AUS Every Mon, Fri

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Austin

The cheapest flights from Des Moines to Austin are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $140 to $270.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Austin recently found on Google Flights was with Allegiant from $129. The cheapest one-way flight was with Allegiant from $80.

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

The cheapest American flight from Des Moines to Austin is $351, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Des Moines to Austin is $351, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Des Moines to Austin is $379, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Des Moines to Austin is $351, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Allegiant flight from Des Moines to Austin is $129, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Des Moines to Austin is $205, flying from May 29 to May 31.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Austin starts at $129 from Thu, Jul 16 to Sun, Jul 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $80 and departs on Thu, Jun 4.

2 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Des Moines to Austin.

Austin has mild winters and very hot, humid summers that make some outdoor activities inadvisable. Most visitors arrive Mar–Sep. Spring sees crowds for the South by Southwest (SXSW) music and film festival (Mar) and the blooming of the bluebonnet (mid-Mar–mid Apr), which is the Texas state flower. Hotels are especially crowded during college graduation weekends (May). Fall's popular events are the Austin City Limits music festival (Sep), college football season (Sep–Nov) and the Austin Film Festival (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Des Moines to Austin.
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 Des Moines to Austin 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 Des Moines to Austin.

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

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 494 connecting flights per week. American flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Des Moines to Austin are:

United offers 350 connecting flights per week. United flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
Southwest offers 261 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
Delta offers 195 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
Frontier offers 5 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Austin recently found on Google Flights was with Allegiant from $129. The cheapest one-way flight was with Allegiant from $80.

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

The cheapest American flight from Des Moines to Austin is $351, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Des Moines to Austin is $351, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Des Moines to Austin is $379, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Des Moines to Austin is $351, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Allegiant flight from Des Moines to Austin is $129, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Des Moines to Austin is $205, flying from May 29 to May 31.

Allegiant flies direct from Des Moines to Austin.

There are 2 Allegiant direct flights from Des Moines to Austin 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 Des Moines and Austin at price $296 is offered by Allegiant from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Allegiant flies direct from Des Moines to Austin.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Des Moines and Austin start at $129 from Thu, Jul 16 to Sun, Jul 19 with Allegiant.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Des Moines to Austin, 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 Des Moines and Austin start at $558 from Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 7 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Des Moines and Austin start at $129 from Thu, Jul 16 to Sun, Jul 19.

To book business class trips from Des Moines to Austin, 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 Des Moines and Austin starts at $296 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Allegiant.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Des Moines and Austin at price $296 is offered by Allegiant from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Austin, 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.