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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 9:21 am
• Latest: departs at 3:57 pm and lands at 6:18 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 21m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Austin takes 2h 21m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Austin range from $168 to $356, with an average of $243 over the past 12 months. Anything below $168 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 86% above the $243 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $200 round-trip, compared to $316 via a layover through Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $134 to $1,047. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Des Moines to Austin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $138, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $57 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Hertz
• Fox
• Thrifty
• Easirent

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

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

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 68% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 61% on flights from Des Moines to Austin. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $153 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $388, a difference of $235.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Des Moines and Austin.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 37m, compared with 4h 47m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 5h 33m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Some of the most popular sights in Austin are Sixth Street, University of Texas at Austin and ACL Live at The Moody Theater. These are among the most viewed places in Austin on KAYAK.

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.

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.

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.

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.