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$83+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Austin (DSM - AUS)

DSM — AUS
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sun 11/29
Sun 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to Austin Bergstrom are usually found in January or August, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Austin

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Austin

Sun 11/83:27 pm -
Nonstop2h 07m
Thu 11/126:44 pm -
Nonstop2h 11m
Deal found 10/30$154
Thu 12/247:00 am -
Nonstop2h 18m
Thu 12/3110:08 am -
Nonstop2h 11m
Deal found 10/25$210
Sun 11/153:27 pm -
Nonstop2h 07m
Sat 11/218:04 pm -
1 stop23h 29m
Deal found 10/27$226
Sun 11/13:39 pm -
Nonstop2h 07m
Thu 11/54:02 pm -
Nonstop2h 11m
Deal found 10/25$239
Sun 11/153:27 pm -
Nonstop2h 07m
Wed 11/1812:24 pm -
2 stops27h 47m
Deal found 10/27$255
Fri 11/138:30 pm -
1 stop22h 56m
Wed 12/26:43 pm -
1 stop24h 57m
Deal found 10/27$258
Thu 11/193:57 pm -
Nonstop2h 18m
Sun 11/227:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 13m
Deal found 10/29$269
Sun 11/83:27 pm -
Nonstop2h 07m
Thu 11/128:21 pm -
1 stop23h 14m
Deal found 10/29$272

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$148
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$83
(CheapOair)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$248

Good round-trip deal

$190 or less

Good one-way deal

$86 or less
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Des MoinesAustin

DSM Des Moines - AUS Austin Bergstrom

DSMAUS

Des Moines

Wed 11/25

2:59 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$141

Des MoinesAustin

DSM Des Moines - AUS Austin Bergstrom

DSMAUS

Des Moines

Wed 12/2

6:00 am-3:45 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$146

Des MoinesAustin

DSM Des Moines - AUS Austin Bergstrom

DSMAUS

Des Moines

Wed 11/11

5:30 am-11:05 am

1 stop5h 35m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

Des MoinesAustin

DSM Des Moines - AUS Austin Bergstrom

DSMAUS

Des Moines

Wed 11/25

7:16 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 42m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$229

Des MoinesAustin

DSM Des Moines - AUS Austin Bergstrom

DSMAUS

Des Moines

Tue 11/24

11:22 am-8:03 pm

2 stops8h 41m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$234

Des MoinesAustin

DSM Des Moines - AUS Austin Bergstrom

DSMAUS

Des Moines

Tue 12/1

7:00 am-3:55 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$234

Des MoinesAustin

DSM Des Moines - AUS Austin Bergstrom

DSMAUS

Des Moines

Fri 11/6

10:25 pm-7:26 pm

2 stops21h 01m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$252

Des MoinesAustin

DSM Des Moines - AUS Austin Bergstrom

DSMAUS

Des Moines

Tue 11/24

2:42 pm-8:37 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

Des MoinesAustin

DSM Des Moines - AUS Austin Bergstrom

DSMAUS

Des Moines

Tue 11/10

3:01 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$276

Des MoinesAustin

DSM Des Moines - AUS Austin Bergstrom

DSMAUS

Des Moines

Wed 11/11

9:55 am-5:51 pm

2 stops7h 56m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$281

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Austin

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Austin flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Austin flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Austin flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Austin flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Austin flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Austin

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Austin

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Austin?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Austin, you should look to book at least 55 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Austin?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Austin (average of $132). Flying from Des Moines to Austin in September is currently the most expensive (average of $322). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to AUS?

When flying from Des Moines to Austin, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Austin?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Des Moines to Austin flights typically cost between $170 and $361 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $148 on Allegiant Air (Jan 7-Jan 10).

Reviews of airlines servicing Austin

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines,Allegiant Air, andAmerican Airlines from Des Moines to Austin by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,458 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Asha,Sep 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,458 reviews
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,458 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Asha,Sep 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
680 reviews
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,458 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Asha,Sep 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,220 reviews
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,458 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Asha,Sep 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this Des Moines to Austin flight route?

    Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from Des Moines to Austin Bergstrom.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Austin?

    United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest can get you from Des Moines to Austin in just under 7h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 20m. Des Moines and Austin are separated by a distance of 815 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Austin round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Austin round-trip from $91. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $216, and United Airlines, from $303. Users have found that Allegiant Air is 62% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Austin one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Allegiant Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $63. Delta flights start at $108 while deals on United Airlines start at $118 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Austin?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $86. While the most popular route (Des Moines - Austin Bergstrom) can be booked for $101 on average, our data indicates $194 when flying from Des Moines to Austin.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Austin that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Austin flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Austin?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Austin.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Austin?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Austin by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Austin?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Austin (average of $132). Flying from Des Moines to Austin in September is currently the most expensive (average of $322). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Austin

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$91Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$303Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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