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Yes, Southwest Airlines allows passengers to change their booking for flights from Austin to Des Moines, subject to certain conditions. Passengers can change their booking in two ways with Southwest Airlines. You can change your booking online or over the phone by calling Southwest Airlines customer service. A representative will assist with changing the booking and finding a new flight.

American Airlines' business class, also known as "Flagship Business," offers a range of services and amenities to enhance the travel experience for passengers. For example, business class passengers receive priority check-in and boarding, allowing them to bypass long lines and board the plane early.

Taxis are available at DSM's ground transportation area. The ride to the city center takes about 10-15 minutes, depending on traffic. The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) also operates several bus routes that connect the airport to the downtown area. Route 8 operates daily and stops at the airport terminal, while Route 24 operates on weekdays and stops at the airport cargo area.

United Airlines offers four classes of travel on most of its flights from Austin to Des Moines: Economy, Economy Plus, Business, and First. Economy is the standard class, offering comfortable seats and a variety of food and beverage options. Economy Plus provides extra legroom for a more comfortable experience. Business offers lie-flat seats and premium amenities, while First offers the most luxurious experience.

Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Austin and Des Moines.

Flights from Austin to Des Moines usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Austin to Des Moines:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $167 round-trip, compared to $323 via a layover through Denver Intl (DEN).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Allegiant Air and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

One-stop flights from Austin to Des Moines most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 78% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 3% of one-stop connections

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 58% on the Austin to Des Moines route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $172 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $408, a difference of $236. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are Iowa Events Center, UnityPoint Health - Des Moines and Des Moines Civic Center. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Austin to Des Moines:

• Earliest: departs at 10:23 am and lands at 12:35 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:46 pm and lands at 9:58 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 12m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 7% above the route average of $257. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Austin to Des Moines takes 2h 12m, covering 815 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $177 to $874. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Austin to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $158, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 24m, compared with 4h 48m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 5h 43m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

Round-trip flights from Austin to Des Moines range from $159 to $376, with an average of $257 over the past 12 months. Anything below $159 counts as a good deal.