Des Moines to Austin flights
Austin lies 1,314 km (816 mi) south of Des Moines, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 26 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Des Moines | Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 214,133 | 974,447 |
| Elevation | 264 m (866 ft) | 165 m (541 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | DSM, 8 km out | AUS, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 50301–50983 | 73301–78799 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Des Moines
Des Moines is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,004 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Austin
Austin is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,250-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Bergstrom International Airport | AUS | 11 km (7 mi) | 12,250 ft | 542 ft |
| Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (regional) | GRK | 89 km (55 mi) | 9,997 ft | 1,015 ft |
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Staying in Austin
Our booking partner lists 1,276+ places to stay in Austin (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 713 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (328), and 9 are five-star. Across 248 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 142,527 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Austin from Des Moines?
1,314 km (816 mi) in a straight line, south of Des Moines.
How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Austin by air?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Des Moines and Austin?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Which airports are used for Des Moines to Austin flights?
Typically Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS); Austin also has GRK.
Where can I stay in Austin?
Our booking partner lists 1,276+ places to stay in Austin, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.