United States · 814 miles (1,310 km)

Des Moines (DSM) to Austin (AUS) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to Austin (AUS): Allegiant Air. The two airports are 814 miles (1,310 km) apart. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dallas, Houston and Minneapolis and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from DSM to AUS

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DSM to AUS with one stop

10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via Fort Walton Beach (VPS)Allegiant Air, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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DSM to AUS: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from DSM to AUS?

Allegiant Air flies nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to Austin (AUS).

How far is Des Moines from Austin by plane?

Des Moines (DSM) and Austin (AUS) are 814 miles (1,310 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does DSM to AUS cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DSM to AUS with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Des Moines and Austin?

The most direct connections are through Dallas (DFW), Houston (IAH), Minneapolis (MSP), Chicago (ORD) and Chicago (MDW). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Dallas.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.