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$79+ Cheap flights from Austin to Des Moines (AUS - DSM)

AUS — DSM
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Thu 11/26
Thu 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Austin to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Austin to Des Moines

Thu 11/126:44 pm -
Nonstop2h 11m
Sun 11/153:27 pm -
Nonstop2h 07m
Deal found 10/24$138
Thu 11/197:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 13m
Sun 11/223:57 pm -
Nonstop2h 18m
Deal found 10/25$148
Tue 11/2411:38 am -
Nonstop2h 14m
Mon 11/307:15 am -
Nonstop2h 18m
Deal found 10/23$258
Mon 11/165:03 pm -
1 stop7h 23m
Mon 11/239:31 am -
1 stop6h 50m
Deal found 10/23$261
Thu 11/197:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 13m
Sun 11/228:28 pm -
1 stop22h 41m
Deal found 10/25$264
Tue 12/16:25 am -
1 stop7h 50m
Sat 12/55:20 am -
2 stops9h 40m
Deal found 10/23$266
Wed 12/912:30 pm -
2 stops8h 20m
Sat 12/125:20 am -
2 stops6h 55m
Deal found 10/23$271
Thu 11/128:21 pm -
1 stop23h 14m
Sun 11/153:27 pm -
Nonstop2h 07m
Deal found 10/24$276

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$138
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$79
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$287

Good round-trip deal

$124 or less

Good one-way deal

$185 or less
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AustinDes Moines

AUS Austin Bergstrom - DSM Des Moines

AUSDSM

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 12/17

10:08 am-12:19 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$79

AustinDes Moines

AUS Austin Bergstrom - DSM Des Moines

AUSDSM

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 11/11

3:57 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$131

AustinDes Moines

AUS Austin Bergstrom - DSM Des Moines

AUSDSM

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 11/26

9:37 am-2:20 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$131

AustinDes Moines

AUS Austin Bergstrom - DSM Des Moines

AUSDSM

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 11/11

2:10 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$136

AustinDes Moines

AUS Austin Bergstrom - DSM Des Moines

AUSDSM

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 11/26

7:50 am-5:15 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$136

AustinDes Moines

AUS Austin Bergstrom - DSM Des Moines

AUSDSM

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 11/15

6:40 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$157

AustinDes Moines

AUS Austin Bergstrom - DSM Des Moines

AUSDSM

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 11/8

6:24 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$170

AustinDes Moines

AUS Austin Bergstrom - DSM Des Moines

AUSDSM

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 11/23

1:00 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$181

AustinDes Moines

AUS Austin Bergstrom - DSM Des Moines

AUSDSM

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 12/3

5:15 am-2:14 pm

2 stops8h 59m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$186

AustinDes Moines

AUS Austin Bergstrom - DSM Des Moines

AUSDSM

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 12/17

5:15 am-1:10 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$207

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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
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 Austin-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Austin-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Austin-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Austin-Des Moines 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 Austin-Des Moines 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 Austin to Des Moines

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Austin to Des Moines, you should look to book at least 71 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 Austin to Des Moines?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Des Moines (average of $118). Flying from Austin to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of $426). 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 AUS to DSM?

It’s optimal to fly from Austin to Des Moines in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Austin to Des Moines flights typically cost between $145 and $285 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $138 on Allegiant Air (Nov 12-Nov 15).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Austin to Des Moines, such as United Airlines,Allegiant Air, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,443 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,443 reviews
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,443 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
679 reviews
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,443 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,190 reviews
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,443 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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

    Flights from Austin Bergstrom to Des Moines have been viewed 3 times in the past calendar month.

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

    A quick flight from Austin to Des Moines can take about 5h 53m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $261. Airlines will cover 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 Austin to Des Moines round-trip?

    Currently priced at $80, Allegiant Air will fly you from Austin to Des Moines and back. In addition to Allegiant Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $168 and $311, respectively. Allegiant Air is currently priced 68% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Allegiant Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $74. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Austin to Des Moines for a low price.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Austin to Des Moines? While on average our users pay $237, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $118. The most popular route (Austin Bergstrom - Des Moines), is priced around $138.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Austin to Des Moines 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 Austin to Des Moines?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Des Moines (average of $118). Flying from Austin to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of $426). 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 Austin to Des Moines

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$80Average$161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$311Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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