Austin to Des Moines (AUS–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AUS–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 815 miles in approximately 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G4 Allegiant Air | 4 | 320 | 2h09 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Des Moines from Austin
| Metric | AUS→DSM | IAH→DSM | HOU→DSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 140 mi | 148 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | 28 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 9m | 2h 25m | 1h 49m |
| Departure OTP | 53% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: MDT · DSM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 7:00 PM in Des Moines.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
AUS–DSM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to DSM
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AUS to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to DSM ranges from 2 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 815 miles (1,311 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).