Des Moines to Austin (DSM–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DSM–AUS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 815 miles in approximately 2h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 79 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G4 Allegiant Air | 4 | 320 | 2h18-2h21 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Austin from Des Moines
| Metric | DSM→AUS | CID→AUS | OMA→AUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DSM | – | 103 mi | 117 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 18m | 2h 10m | 2h 2m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DSM: CDT · AUS: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Austin.
CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.
Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.
DSM–AUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DSM to AUS
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DSM to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DSM to AUS ranges from 2 hours 18 minutes to 2 hours 21 minutes. 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
79 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID) and Omaha (OMA).