How to get from Austin to Des Moines: connecting flights, about 6h 1m total

Flights from Austin to Des Moines

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas: 6h 1m
two tickets, via Chicago: $235
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 815 mi (1,312 km)

fastest

Via Dallas

6h 1m

with the connection

Austin to Dallas flight 1h 5m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Des Moines: Dallas/Fort Worth International.

Dallas to Des Moines flight 1h 56m

two ticketsfrom $292

Via Denver

7h 5m

with the connection

Austin to Denver flight 2h 20m

Connection of about 3h

Denver to Des Moines flight 1h 45m

two ticketsfrom $311

Via Chicago

7h 28m

with the connection

Austin to Chicago flight 2h 51m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Des Moines flight 1h 37m

two ticketsfrom $235

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Austin to cities closest to Des Moines

Austin to Kansas City Kansas City: 179 mi (288 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 55m from $198 Austin to Chicago Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 51m from $104 Austin to Tulsa Tulsa: 396 mi (638 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 28m Austin to Dayton Dayton: 510 mi (821 km) from Des Moines, flight 8h 24m from $242 Austin to Denver Denver: 608 mi (979 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 20m from $144 Austin to Dallas Dallas: 633 mi (1,019 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 5m from $149

To Des Moines from cities closest to Austin

Dallas to Des Moines Dallas: 182 mi (293 km) from Austin, flight 1h 56m from $143 Denver to Des Moines Denver: 772 mi (1,242 km) from Austin, flight 1h 45m from $167 Atlanta to Des Moines Atlanta: 818 mi (1,316 km) from Austin, flight 2h 15m Tampa to Des Moines Tampa: 935 mi (1,505 km) from Austin, flight 3h 5m Chicago to Des Moines Chicago: 979 mi (1,576 km) from Austin, flight 1h 37m from $92 Las Vegas to Des Moines Las Vegas: 1,083 mi (1,743 km) from Austin, flight 2h 55m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Austin to Des Moines?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dallas.

What is the fastest way to fly from Austin to Des Moines?

Via Dallas: 1h 5m to the connection, 1h 56m after it, about 6h 1m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Austin to Des Moines with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $235. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Austin and Des Moines?

Dallas (6h 1m total), Denver (7h 5m total) and Chicago (7h 28m total).

How far is Des Moines from Austin?

815 mi (1,312 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.