Austin to Des Moines (AUS–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

AUS Airport Page →
815 mi airlines charter/private 4/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 23m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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G4 Allegiant
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12:08 PM
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2:19 PM
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2h 11m
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G4477
G4 Allegiant
320
1:48 PM
CDT
3:58 PM
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2h 10m
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G4469
G4 Allegiant
320
10:53 AM
CDT
12:58 PM
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2h 5m
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G4439
G4 Allegiant
320
10:57 AM
CDT
1:06 PM
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2h 9m
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No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 1m AAAFAS → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 4h 31m ACCMEK → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
BNA Nashville 4h 42m AMDLEJA → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 4h 51m ACDLF9 → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 11m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 5h 14m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 19m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
HOU Houston 5h 47m WN → G4 Houston (HOU) to Des Moines flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 19m 8CAADL → AAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
MDW Chicago 6h 25m EJALXJWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Austin to Des Moines
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 815 mi 2h 11m nonstop

AUS–DSM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Allegiant Air and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 815 miles in approximately 2h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore AUS Routes DSM Routes AUS Live Flights DSM Live Flights AUS Delays DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Austin flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUS–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 4 320 2h10-2h11 50% – –
AA American Airlines 0 – – 50% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (4 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUS to DSM direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
DFW ~4h 1m IAH ~4h 31m IND ~4h 33m STL ~4h 35m TUL ~4h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,564
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AUS → DSM
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → AUS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Austin

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric AUS→DSM IAH→DSM HOU→DSM
Distance from AUS – 140 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 3
Weekly flights 4 28 2
Flight time 2h 11m 2h 21m 2h 12m
Departure OTP 50% – –
Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights · Houston (HOU) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUS with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Des Moines is 0 hours the same as Austin.
AUS: CDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
815 mi / 1,311 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 11m gate to gate.
Getting to AUS

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.

Facts

AUS–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance815 mi / 1,311 km
Flight time2h 11m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUS
Full nameAustin Bergstrom International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 2h 11m gate to gate. The route covers 815 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from AUS to DSM: Allegiant Air and American Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Nashville.
Yes, return flights from DSM to AUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH and HOU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUS to DSM

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air and American Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AUS to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUS to DSM is about 2 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 815 miles (1,311 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).