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These are the cheapest deals for flights from Des Moines to Austin currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Austin

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Austin.
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4:40 pm - 7:11 pmDSM-AUS
2h 31mnonstop
8:01 pm - 10:14 pmAUS-DSM
2h 13mnonstop
$110Allegiant Air
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Sun, Jan 12 - Sun, Jan 19
8:30 am - 10:48 amDSM-AUS
2h 18mnonstop
7:11 pm - 9:20 pmAUS-DSM
2h 09mnonstop
$115Allegiant Air
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Sun, Dec 15 - Thu, Dec 26
5:55 pm - 11:11 pmDSM-AUS
5h 16m1 stop
11:29 am - 4:34 pmAUS-DSM
5h 05m1 stop
$296Delta
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Tue, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 29
6:55 am - 12:12 pmDSM-AUS
5h 17m1 stop
6:20 am - 11:30 amAUS-DSM
5h 10m1 stop
$299Delta
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Fri, Jan 3 - Wed, Jan 8
6:17 am - 1:49 pmDSM-AUS
7h 32m1 stop
9:45 am - 4:34 pmAUS-DSM
6h 49m2 stops
$304American Airlines
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Mon, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 15
5:51 am - 12:36 pmDSM-AUS
6h 45m2 stops
6:15 am - 3:08 pmAUS-DSM
8h 53m2 stops
$309American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 18 - Wed, Dec 25
3:28 pm - 10:58 pmDSM-AUS
7h 30m2 stops
2:20 pm - 9:52 pmAUS-DSM
7h 32m2 stops
$336United Airlines
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Mon, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 15
4:10 pm - 10:30 pmDSM-AUS
6h 20m1 stop
11:15 am - 7:00 pmAUS-DSM
7h 45m2 stops
$339Southwest
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Tue, Dec 31 - Wed, Jan 8
8:15 am - 1:20 pmDSM-AUS
5h 05m1 stop
11:15 am - 7:10 pmAUS-DSM
7h 55m2 stops
$341Southwest
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Sat, Dec 14 - Tue, Dec 17
11:35 am - 10:58 pmDSM-AUS
11h 23m2 stops
2:22 pm - 9:52 pmAUS-DSM
7h 30m1 stop
$371United Airlines
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Flights from Des Moines to Austin - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Austin 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 Austin?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Austin clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Des Moines to Austin, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Austin back to Des Moines, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Monday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Austin, 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 Austin is August, where tickets cost $121 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets is $371 and $353 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Austin, 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 Austin, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 97 days before departure.

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Low season

August

High season

October

Cheapest flight

$62
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 50% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 25% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Austin

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Austin based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Austin

  • Does Austin Bergstrom International Airport have a Cell Phone Waiting Lot?

    Yes. While you wait in your vehicle to pick up a guest or passenger, you can do so at the convenient Cell Phone Waiting Lot. At 2901 Spirit of Texas Drive is the Barbara Jordan Terminal Cell Phone Waiting Lot. The Cell Phone Lot is available daily throughout the week for drivers to wait to pick up their landing passengers or guests. At the AUS Cell Phone Lot, drivers can grab themselves something to bite and gas up their vehicle.

  • Where can I grab something to eat at Des Moines International Airport?

    If you're looking to grab a dine-in or to-go meal or a drink at DSM, you can do so at Friedrichs Coffee, Arugula & Rye, Portermill Craft Food & Beer, Mill Supply Co., Coffee & Bar, and Berk & Chesters. The restaurants open every day.

  • Where are the animals' relief areas in Austin Bergstrom International Airport?

    AUS is a pet and service animal welcoming airport. The Airport provides pre and post security designated service animal and pet relief areas for animals to relieve themselves. Before security, in front of the Rental Car Counter and the Blue Garage at the lower level, the Luggage Claim is Pet and Service animal relief area. After security, close by Gate 11 is another Pet and Service animal relief area.

  • Can I find in Austin Bergstrom International Airport accessible services?

    Yes. AUS has accessible services to care for Patrons with limited mobility. Before your flight, you'll need to contact your airline for wheelchair assistance arrangements. Also, in AUS, the floors are smooth for effortless wheelchair mobility. At DSM, patrons with limited mobility will find accessible parking lots, bathrooms, ramps and elevators to arrive at the terminals and particular screening areas and procedures. For patrons with vision impairments, the Airport's pedestrian footways have braille signage and contrasting floor to assist them in finding their way through the Airport. Also, the shuttles are wheelchair-lift-equipped. Furthermore, to assist patrons with limited mobility through AUS, there is an escort service through your airline.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Austin was $62 for a one-way ticket and $110 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Des Moines to Austin. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Des Moines to Austin flight route.

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Des Moines to Austin flight route.

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Austin on on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Austin are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $366 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 $367 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Austin.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Austin 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 Austin?

    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 Austin with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and AUS 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 Austin?

    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 Austin 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 Austin

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $53 or less one-way and $219 or less round-trip.
  • Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) serves the more significant Austin metropolitan block. The Airport has two terminals: South Terminal and Barbara Jordan Terminal (main terminal). A shuttle operates in the middle of the two terminals, serving both terminals.
  • If you're connecting from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to AUS, you can kick back and relax on the plane. Enjoy TV shows and movies on streaming or live TV through the personal entertainment device. Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines facilitate the entertainment feature on the flight.
  • For nursing mothers traveling through DSM, the Airport has a Mamava Nursing Pod after the TSA Security stop adjacent to the DSM Police Counter. The nursing pod provides a comfortable and private space for nursing moms to care for their children.
  • Nondirect flights from AUS to DSM include at least one layover. Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Dallas, St Louis, Atlanta, Tulsa, Houston, Detroit, Chicago, Phoenix, Charlotte, and Denver are the most common layover stop for the route.
  • If traveling from DSM to AUS, you should reach Des Moines Airport approximately 3h before the departure time. It would be optimum for you to quickly check in at DSM, walk through the Airport's busy TSA security, and make it to your flight in time.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Des Moines to Austin?

Find which airlines fly direct from Des Moines Airport to Austin Bergstrom Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Des Moines to Austin Bergstrom

Monday

Allegiant Air

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Tuesday

Allegiant Air

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Thursday

Allegiant Air

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Sunday

Allegiant Air

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Austin Bergstrom to Des Moines

Monday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Tuesday

Allegiant Air

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Thursday

Allegiant Air

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Sunday

Allegiant Air

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Top 5 airlines serving from Des Moines to Austin

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Austin. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 5005 reviews
7.2Food
7.7Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.1Comfort
8.7Crew
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Easy to book and to get check in and get on and off.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2024PNS - HOU
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Easy to book and to get check in and get on and off.

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.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Everything worked well. Crew was as entertaining as is possible on a plane flight. Southwest still has good legroom:

Crew was great - friendly and helpful with boarding - letting folks know where overhead space was available thus getting us out of the gate on time.

What’s best is they have free 2 check in bags. Unlike budget airlines that knocks you off with fees just for you hand carried bags

Chairs are not reclinable. Not ear phones for sale. Seats should be assigned to avoid confrontations. Flight attendants were AMAZING.

This was a train wreck with the schedule as soon as the delay was announced. The delay originally put us back by 40 minutes from a start time of 10:10AM, then later was revised to be only 27 minutes late. We began boarding only a few minutes late. I don't know what happened but we then left the gate over 45 minutes past our original start time of 10:10. Pilots did a great job of making up time (thank you for that), however upon arrival into the Dallas area, we circled several times, as there was a plane on the runway with mechanical problems, and didn't land and have the door opened until 1:46PM local time. I dashed to my connecting gate, fortunately only 4 gates away, and got there at 1:50PM local time. There were still people in line to board the jet way. The gate attendant made eye contact with me, left the check and station and promptly ushered the remaining people down the jet way, then returned to say the gate was closed and we were denied boarding. She then said I was already re-booked, not even knowing who I was. I did not receive notification of rebooking until 1:58 PM. At the desk we were then told that it was not their fault that our originating flight was late due to the stranded plane, and that the only compensation we could be offered was to be re-booked. I'm sorry, but at Love Field the ONLY airline there is Southwest, so yes, they ARE responsible for this! Also, choosig to deny me boarding even though I was in the queue 10 minutes prior to takeoff was an exceptional instance of very poor customer service. While I may not have many choices of airlines with flights originating from Albuquerque, Southwest is now last on my list!

Third straight Southwest flight that has been delayed. I'll be choosing a different airline from here on out.

Boarding was quick and simple However when I was at my seat there was a child kicking my me from behind which made me uncomfortable but besides that the flight was smooth

I sat in comfort plus. It was fine. Seats were comfortable. I got drinks and snacks.

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

Left on time and arrived early this extending our 31 minute transfer. Bags made it also!

Good and consistent Printer in lounge did not work for me :(

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!!!

Delayed in taking off because no flight crew. The in seat entertainment was working properly.

I upgraded to first class only to find out that I still had no access to the sky lounge without a sky miles card or AmEx (something that should be emphasized outside of the fine print!) Also, no food or drink service provided during the flight, so I basically paid 4x more just for “free” checked baggage and a bigger seat. Not worth it.

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.

Delta was great the entertainment was outdated. Screen was very small and didn’t work.

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

Flight crew was amazing! I don't like that the Polaris seats are side-by-side.

Everything was awful Flight attendant was condescending, rude and not helpful at all. Small outdated plane. No service, uncomfortable seats. Flight attendant was really the worst. He used hand gestures to communicate instead of words and whenever he used words he was condescending.

They need to improve their boarding process. Group 1 and/or paying first class passengers shouldn't be in the middle of boarding process

The plane was so gross and dirty. Literally saw dust layering and flowing out the grey vents. Dust was all over the air vent knobs to the point where I took my sani wipe and cleaned them down so at least it wasn't blowing my my face. Also, I upgraded and paid for Wifi and it's always so spotty. I get we are in the air, but don't charge for it if it's not going to work. I expect so much more from United. They really are giving up.

Liked that we left on time for each flight. Snacks not the best, but we're okay.

Short flying. The seats do not recline at all and very uncomfortable.

Flight was on time, crew were excellent. For some reason our originally selected seats were changed. We had to re-choose our seats when we checked in online and options were limited. One of our two checked bags we placed on the wrong carousel. It was only be shear luck that I saw it. That cost us 20 minutes of wasted time. So much for the “priority” tags. They are meaningless, and have been ever since they were implemented. I wish you would do the save some money and stop using them.

No access to the Wi-Fi, noisy group of people made it difficult for me to hear through my earbuds. Snacks and drinks - limited service when your seat is at the back of the plane - people up front are always served first and the back gets whatever is left. Not pleased.

The flight attendant was very kind and offered my son a snack for free.

Terrible. Still have not received the refund from them. They sent it to some account that I don't even know. Spoke with costumer service and they are unable to help.

I didn’t like it at all. I miss my second flight because of the delay on Allegiant Air now I m stuck in MCO.

Good, but a bit late on take off after loading. Don't like charging for carry ons!

First time flying with them and will definitely fly again in the future. Crew was so nice and friendly, fought was seamless. They are simple planes, no entertainment, but it’s fine for a short flight or if you have personal devices Rates are competitive, and they did so well with keeping the flight on time after a tropical storm, where other airlines had delays and cancellations.

They boarded passengers that sat in the back of the plane first, making boarding very efficient.

I didn't even take this flight. My plans changed and I couldn't get ahold of customer service and the website kept breaking down during the attempt to change the flight. I wound up taking another airline entirely and eating the cost.

The worst flying experience ever 3 delays. No accommodations. Had to deboard the plane after being delayed.

Posted a 20minute delay but didn’t delay at all. Caused boarding issues and confusion. Also, didn’t release baggage. Took over an hour and 20 minutes to get luggage.

Flight was good, boarding was a breeze, flight attendants were friendly and professional. There was a medical issue with another passenger and the crew handled it in a calm and professional way.

The net issue I had was with the gate agent. We had added a carryon to our boarding pass when we checked bags. When I got to the boarding gate the agent was rude asking why I had a backpack - I said I added it - even had an orange tag on it. She ripped my tag off and swung her monitor around to show me how she was right- saying it isn’t wasn’t listed - only a checked bag. I explained again that I wasn’t sure what the issue was but I wouldn’t have an orange tag if I hadn’t added it. Then she finally checked my husband’s boarding pass and found that the agent at checkin had added my carryon to his boarding pass instead of mine. She sent me on my way without my orange tag. Was a bit embarrassing for me the tone she used with me assuming I was trying to get away with something.

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

Flight was cancelled as I was in line for security. Next available flight got me to my destination 24 hrs later than the first. No refunds offered, just credit toward another flight. I booked with delta, got to my destination only 2 hrs behind my original flight schedule. Won’t be using American again.

Checked in the minute I was allowed and still wound up in group 8 for boarding.

great experience. minimal lines at BWI. at DFW they got a long haul 787 boarded in 30 minutes

These are the things that AA did right on this flight:1 Smooth Boarding Process, 2 Departed on time, 3 Arrived early at destination 4, Friendly and courteous staff. Great job AA!

More room. International flight - by the time you put your purse and shoes under the seat in front of you, add in the pillow and blanket they give you- makes for tight fit.

Overall good. Tight connection in DFW because of gate unavailability upon landing.

Excellent customer service at check in at Austin flight to DFW and excellent customer service from Karren in terminal B at DFW.

The flight attendants were talking the entire time on the back and I couldn’t even take a nap. Super annoying

It was exactly what I expected, actually arriving sooner than scheduled.

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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 Austin found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/8Sun
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 18mDSM-AUS
$62
11/26Tue
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 19mDSM-AUS
$90
1/21Tue
1 stopDelta
6h 05mDSM-AUS
$148
11/28Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
8h 09mDSM-AUS
$153
12/13Fri
2 stopsSouthwest
6h 30mDSM-AUS
$183
1/1Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 13mDSM-AUS
$186
5/18Sun
2 stopsSouthwest
7h 25mDSM-AUS
$188
12/5Thu
1 stopDelta
5h 19mDSM-AUS
$213
5/18Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
5h 09mDSM-AUS
$218
1/1Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
11h 16mDSM-AUS
$284

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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 Austin that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/24Sun
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 19mDSM-AUS
11/26Tue
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 07mAUS-DSM
$209
11/24Sun
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 19mDSM-AUS
11/26Tue
multi-stopAllegiant Air
14h 41mAUS-DSM
$387
11/22Fri
multi-stop
16h 55mDSM-AUS
11/30Sat
nonstop
2h 07mAUS-DSM
$466
11/24Sun
nonstop
2h 19mDSM-AUS
11/26Tue
multi-stop
27h 17mAUS-DSM
$510
11/24Sun
multi-stop
27h 25mDSM-AUS
11/26Tue
nonstop
2h 07mAUS-DSM
$603
11/24Sun
multi-stop
27h 25mDSM-AUS
11/26Tue
multi-stop
14h 41mAUS-DSM
$744
11/22Fri
multi-stopDelta
7h 21mDSM-AUS
11/30Sat
multi-stopDelta
5h 08mAUS-DSM
$756
11/22Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 15mDSM-AUS
11/30Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 59mAUS-DSM
$852
11/24Sun
multi-stop
27h 25mDSM-AUS
11/26Tue
multi-stop
25h 43mAUS-DSM
$864
11/22Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 51mDSM-AUS
11/30Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 23mAUS-DSM
$1,005

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