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$91 Find Cheap Flights from Austin to Des Moines

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

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Austin to Des Moines that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Austin to Des Moines

Thu, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 31
Allegiant Air Logo
11:40 am - 1:49 pmAUS-DSM
2h 09mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
8:30 am - 10:50 amDSM-AUS
2h 20mnonstop
$91Allegiant Air
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Thu, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 12
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6:00 am - 7:57 pmAUS-DSM
13h 57m2 stops
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4:39 pm - 6:51 pmDSM-AUS
2h 12mnonstop
Sat, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 13
Delta Logo
3:00 pm - 10:43 pmAUS-DSM
7h 43m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:44 am - 12:23 pmDSM-AUS
6h 39m1 stop
$237Delta
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Sat, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 13
American Airlines Logo
12:28 pm - 8:21 pmAUS-DSM
7h 53m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:12 pm - 10:49 pmDSM-AUS
4h 37m1 stop
$242American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 19
Southwest Logo
4:05 pm - 10:20 pmAUS-DSM
6h 15m2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:30 pm - 11:40 pmDSM-AUS
6h 10m1 stop
$277Southwest
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Mon, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 11
Southwest Logo
3:00 pm - 10:50 pmAUS-DSM
7h 50m2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:30 pm - 11:40 pmDSM-AUS
6h 10m1 stop
$288Southwest
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Wed, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 16
United Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 8:29 pmAUS-DSM
10h 54m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 1:08 pmDSM-AUS
6h 53m1 stop
$312United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 13
United Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 8:29 pmAUS-DSM
10h 54m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 10:53 pmDSM-AUS
11h 18m2 stops
$317United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 14 - Sat, Aug 16
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 10:38 amAUS-DSM
5h 03m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:44 am - 1:47 pmDSM-AUS
8h 03m1 stop
$427Delta
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Thu, Aug 14 - Sat, Aug 16
American Airlines Logo
6:21 pm - 11:24 pmAUS-DSM
5h 03m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:32 am - 3:48 pmDSM-AUS
8h 16m2 stops
$432American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Austin to Des Moines flights

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Austin to Des Moines clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Austin to Des Moines, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Austin, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to Des Moines, 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 Austin to Des Moines is February, where tickets cost $165 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $376 and $369 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Austin to Des Moines?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $178, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to Des Moines, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Austin to Des Moines, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$91
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 23% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 26% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Austin to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Austin to Des Moines 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 Austin to Des Moines

  • Can I change my booking for flights from Austin to Des Moines?

    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.

  • What services does American Airlines offer business class passengers on flights from Austin to Des Moines?

    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.

  • How do I get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to the city center?

    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.

  • What classes of travel are available on United Airlines flights from Austin to Des Moines?

    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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Austin to Des Moines was $91 for a one-way ticket and $91 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Austin to Des Moines.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Austin to Des Moines?

    When flying out of Austin you will be using Austin Bergstrom. You will be landing at Des Moines, also known as Des Moines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Austin to Des Moines are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $356 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $392 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Austin to Des Moines.

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

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

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

    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 Des Moines from Austin up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $106 or less round-trip.
  • American Airlines offers several services for families traveling with kids on flights from Austin (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM). Families with young children can board the plane early, allowing them more time to settle in and get organized. American Airlines provides bassinets or carrycot seats for infants, subject to availability.
  • United Airlines offers flights from Austin to Des Moines and they announced a partnership with Carbon Engineering to invest in a direct air capture (DAC) carbon capture technology. This technology removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere hence reducing its carbon footprint.
  • Delta offers a range of services for people with reduced mobility on flights from Austin to Des Moines. Delta provides wheelchair assistance for passengers who require it, from check-in to their destination. Delta also assists with boarding and deplaning for passengers with reduced mobility.
  • Allegiant Air allows passengers to travel with small pets in the cabin of the plane on flights from Austin to Des Moines. Pets must be able to fit in a pet carrier that can be stowed under the seat in front of the passenger. The maximum size for the pet carrier is 9"H x 16" W x 19"L.
  • Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) is a hub for Southwest Airlines. Southwest Airlines provides direct flights to more than 30 destinations from AUS including flights from Austin to Des Moines, and the airline carries a significant percentage of the total passenger traffic at the airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Austin to Des Moines?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Austin Bergstrom to Des Moines.
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Direct departures

Austin Bergstrom to Des Moines

Thursday

Allegiant Air

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Sunday

Allegiant Air

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Direct returns

Des Moines to Austin Bergstrom

Thursday

Allegiant Air

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Austin to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Austin to Des Moines. 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 4241 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
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southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2025AUS - RDU
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southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

WiFi did not work. For as outrageous as these flights cost, when they’re advertised with certain services/ features they should be in working order

Worst experience I had on Southwest. Still better than most, but the seating was barely tolerable.

The Southwest employees (all two of them) were very nice and cheerful despite the fact the line to self-check a bag (simply drop it off) was hundreds of people long. Thank God I arrived early to the airport because I stood in this line for at least an hour. Once on the flight that had been delayed by an hour, we had no Wi-Fi and thus no entertainment. Finally, I hope the investor strong arm tactics against Southwest pay off in a short-term windfall to your C-Suite because the rest of you are screwed. I have been a faithful Southwest customer for 15 years due to everything you just got rid of. I'm flying to Idaho and Washington in October, both places I used to simply book with Southwest without a second thought now with Frontier (Washington) and United (Idaho) because they offer everything the "new" Southwest does but cheaper and at better times, destinations, etc. This really makes me sad...

It was okay. The plane was delayed from earlier in the day, but they kept updating the departure time, sometimes later, sometimes earlier. That was stressful. Once we finally got on and took off, it was fine. I was supposed to have a connection in Chicago to Los Angeles, and the time for so late I was rebooked to arrive in LA 3 hours late. The departure time to Chicago later became early enough to have taken my original connection and arrive earlier but that wasn't an option.

It was one and half hour late... Not sure if any other experience matters.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

Delayed and took off even later than the scheduled delay time

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

Great experience on Delta. Staff from baggage check to flight attendants were very courteous and professional. My only issue was a personal preference for pretzels instead of the chips and cookies that were offered.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

Flight was delayed, 30+ bags had to be gate checked. Crew were very friendly!

Everything was good until we were boarding our connection flight in Atlanta, we were told to gate check our carry-on, but when we got inside the plane, there was plenty of room in the overhead.

Did not know my son and I had different seating arrangements. He was fine, but it was disappointing.

Flight was canceled, and no effort was made to help with rebooking, no hotel vouchers, no car transportation and minimal food voucher and most places for food were closed by the time the voucher was given. Waited for 3 hours for bags. Simply the worst travel experience I have ever had

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

Gate agent did not hold flight for connection, provided no assistance to get new flight

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

We boarded but then sat there waiting on some missed connection people to get on so we sat for about 15 minutes for that. Then we sat again because the passenger manifest was wrong and they had to figure it out before we could leave. That took about another 20 minutes or so. The crew was working hard to figure it out so it’s not their fault. It ended up being a system glitch where someone was upgraded to first class while another person was also in the same seat and it just created a mess that took a little while to figure out. They literally went to every person on the plane asking their names to see who was sitting in the wrong seat. I also hate the entertainment that must be watched on your phone or tablet. Just give us setback screens. It’s so much better. Almost every Delta flight has this now and it is so nice to have them. The crew did a great job. I have no complaints from them. They were very hard working, even with the mishap and a disgruntled passenger.

My priority checked bag was not loaded on the flight. I had to sit in baggage claim in Las Vegas for 2 1/2 hours waiting for the next flight. All baggage staff were very helpful, tracking showed it as scanned for loading. Nobody told me why it wasn't on my flight.

Food choices were very limited. Taste of the dishes was average.

It’s been awhile since I have traveled on United. I, along with my family who were on the flight noted how smoothly everything went . Boarding, flight crew and service was excellent.

Oh my gosh, I loved my experience with United! they made me want to travel more often.

Very poor delay in dfw was really bad n long

Because of rescheduling, they had to put me on a flight that didn't go through Dallas

The flight got delayed 2.5 hrs due to a maintenance issue that cause a domino effect. American should have spare planes for when something like this happens.

Terrible. Cancelled my original flight. It made getting a boarding pass difficult. The AA employee (in a loud voice, so everyone around could hear) griped at me for not getting a boarding pass 24 hours before. I asked how I was supposed to do that when I had no idea what flight I was going to be on. She said (loudly), “Talk to AA customer service, not me!” I could certainly tell serving customers was not important to her. Our new flight was set to a completely different city. We had to change our rental car, and the price went way up. It took 2-1/2 hours to get checked in. By then our new flight had left. We ended up on stand by and had to split up the family to get to our destination. It cost us the whole first day of the trip. AA needs to employ people who actually care about doing a good job. I suppose those people are getting harder to find, but atleast try.

Loved the staff, boarding and drink options! Wish the comfort of the seat could have been better nevertheless

So awful Unreliable Unfriendly Bad Mad Mean Smelly Hot Late Overbooked Understaffed Expensive Cramped Narcs If they were a fruit they’d be rotten durian

At the beginning of the flight there was some turbulence and the announcement was made that there would be no beverage service. The turbulence only last about 5 minutes then it was smooth sailing. I noticed that first class got their service, but the rest of us did not.

Update departure times in a more timely manner. We are not boarding on time if the plane isn’t arriving until after our scheduled departure time.

Update.us on flight information in a more timely manner. Don’t say we are boarding on time ten minutes before the boarding time when the aircraft isn’t arriving for another forty minutes.

Took off on time and successfully avoided weather that looked to be a problem along the way

It was canceled. The flight wasn’t rescheduled, everyone had to figure out their own new arrangements. They said we would get refunded our original fare and receive an additional $150. We received links for $100 only and they expired before we could activate them.

The plane had originated in Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning and flew to Moline where we boarded. The flight left around 12:30 PM and there were no boxed snacks available and many of the alcoholic beverages were unavailable. I would find it hard to believe that that many of the passengers coming from Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning, drank and ate that much of the items. I can only come to the conclusion that someone failed to stock the plane for the round-trip. This is a huge revenue failure for the airline and disappointment for the passengers. The flight crew did not seem happy to be there and did not engage with passengers. Allegiant you can do better.

They did not let my husband on the plane with our service animal at the last minute. Do NOT fly this airline with a service animal!

Tight! Seats are not designed for those of us who wear extra-large clothes.

The non-stop flight from Grand Rapids was excellent. I neither expected or needed a budget flight and Allegiant made the trip easy and for an affordable price, Arriving at the Mesa Airport (AZA) is a delight compared to the international airport. For our return flight, we were able to arrive 75 minutes before the flight, return the rental car, check our bag and make it to the gate in plenty of time. That would never happen at most airports.

Easiest flights I’ve ever taken. Plane was comfortable without overly crowded seating.

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.

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