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

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G4448
G4 Allegiant
320
5:48 PM
MDT
7:57 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4449
G4 Allegiant
320
5:48 PM
MDT
7:57 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4451
G4 Allegiant
320
7:00 AM
CDT
9:22 AM
MDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Austin to Des Moines
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 815 mi 2h 9m nonstop +1h ahead 34 1-stop hubs

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

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 2h09 53%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

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
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,254
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AUS → DSM
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Arriving
60%
Return
DSM → AUS
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays → DSM delays →

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 1 3 1
Weekly flights 4 28 1
Flight time 2h 9m 2h 25m 1h 49m
Departure OTP 53%
Airports within 200 miles of AUS with service to Des Moines International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Austin.
AUS: MDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 7:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
815 mi / 1,311 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 9m.
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.

AUS–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance815 mi / 1,311 km
Flight time2h 9m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 2 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take approximately 2h 9m. The route covers 815 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Allegiant Air.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from AUS to DSM. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, OMA, MEM, HOU, MKE, TEX, STL, MSY, PIT, LGA, TEB, SRQ, BWI, RSW, PSP, PBI, BNA, IAH, MIA, DEN, DFW, DTW, FLL, MCO, MDW, ORD, CLT, MSP, ATL, PHX, DCA, LAS, LAX and SNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Austin.
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. 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).