Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Austin
Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Austin
Looking for cheap flights from Des Moines to Austin? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Des Moines to Austin vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Des Moines to Austin for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
DSM - AUS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
DSM - AUS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
DSM - AUS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
DSM - AUS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-13
DSM - AUS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-06
DSM - AUS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $31.2
Des Moines to Austin flight facts
Distance
815 mi
1,311 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Austin is in the same time zone as Des Moines.
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Airports in Austin
AUS · Austin Bergstrom Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Cedar Rapids - Austin · Cedar Rapids is 104 mi from Des Moines
Flights Omaha - Austin · Omaha is 117 mi from Des Moines
Flights Des Moines - Houston · Houston is 140 mi from Austin
Flights Des Moines - Houston · Houston is 148 mi from Austin
Flights Kansas City - Austin · Kansas City is 164 mi from Des Moines
Premium cabin flights from Des Moines to Austin
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
DSM - AUS
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
DSM - AUS
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
DSM - AUS
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
DSM - AUS
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
DSM - AUS
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
DSM - AUS
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Austin (United States)
Miraval Austin Resort and Spa
From 40,000 Pts or $958
Austin, TX (USA)
W Austin
From Pts or $282
Austin, TX (USA)
Renaissance Austin Hotel
From Pts or $152
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Des Moines to Austin depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Des Moines to Austin.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Des Moines to Austin.
Des Moines and Austin are about 815 miles (1,311 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 815-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Austin is in the same time zone as Des Moines.
Departures from Des Moines: Des Moines Intl (DSM). Arrivals in Austin: Austin Bergstrom Intl (AUS).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Austin, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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