How to get from Des Moines to Austin: connecting flights, about 6h 19m total

Flights from Des Moines to Austin

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas: 6h 19m
two tickets, via Dallas: $187
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 815 mi (1,312 km)

fastest

Via Dallas

6h 19m

with the connection

Des Moines to Dallas flight 2h 14m

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

Dallas to Austin flight 1h 5m

two ticketsfrom $187

Via Denver

7h 15m

with the connection

Des Moines to Denver flight 2h

Connection of about 3h

Denver to Austin flight 2h 15m

two ticketsfrom $503

Via Chicago

7h 41m

with the connection

Des Moines to Chicago flight 1h 40m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Austin flight 3h 1m

two ticketsfrom $237

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 Des Moines to cities closest to Austin

Des Moines to Dallas Dallas: 182 mi (293 km) from Austin, flight 2h 14m from $112 Des Moines to Denver Denver: 772 mi (1,242 km) from Austin, flight 2h from $260 Des Moines to Atlanta Atlanta: 818 mi (1,316 km) from Austin, flight 2h 9m from $261 Des Moines to Tampa Tampa: 935 mi (1,505 km) from Austin, flight 2h 43m Des Moines to Chicago Chicago: 979 mi (1,576 km) from Austin, flight 1h 40m from $108 Des Moines to Las Vegas Las Vegas: 1,083 mi (1,743 km) from Austin, flight 3h 15m

To Austin from cities closest to Des Moines

Kansas City to Austin Kansas City: 179 mi (288 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h from $275 Chicago to Austin Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 1m from $143 Tulsa to Austin Tulsa: 396 mi (638 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 30m from $311 Louisville to Austin Louisville: 476 mi (766 km) from Des Moines, flight 5h 25m Denver to Austin Denver: 608 mi (979 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 15m from $180 Dallas to Austin Dallas: 633 mi (1,019 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 5m from $75

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Austin?

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 Des Moines to Austin?

Via Dallas: 2h 14m to the connection, 1h 5m after it, about 6h 19m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $187. 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 Des Moines and Austin?

Dallas (6h 19m total), Denver (7h 15m total) and Chicago (7h 41m total).

How far is Austin from Des Moines?

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.