Fly private between Des Moines and Austin from US$29,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Des Moines (DSM) to Austin (AUS), and from Austin (AUS) back to Des Moines (DSM).
The straight-line distance between Des Moines and Austin is about 1,311 km (814 miles), or 708 nautical miles.
From US$29,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Des Moines–Austin spans US$29,000 – US$56,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 02m | 1h 50m – 2h 14m | US$29,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 1h 54m | 1h 43m – 2h 05m | US$40,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 02m | US$29,000 – US$40,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 01m | US$32,000 – US$44,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 56m | US$35,000 – US$48,500 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 1h 54m | US$40,000 – US$56,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 1h 54m | US$44,000 – US$61,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 1h 56m | US$48,000 – US$67,500 | 9-12 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
The guide range for Des Moines–Austin is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Des Moines, United States: Des Moines International Airport, Ankeny Regional Airport, Ames Municipal Airport, Perry Municipal Airport, Newton Municipal Airport and Pella Municipal Airport.
Austin, United States: Austin Bergstrom International Airport, San Marcos Regional Airport, Austin Executive Airport, New Braunfels National Airport and Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field.
Observed traffic points to a weekday route with afternoon departures, on the departures logged so far.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines → Austin | 11 | 114 min | 103 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (2), Beech Beechjet (2) |
| Austin → Des Moines | 11 | 113 min | 101 min | Dassault Falcon 2000 (2), Cessna Citation Longitude (2), Embraer Phenom 300 (2) |
22 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
22 business-aviation flights were tracked between Des Moines and Austin from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.4 a week, on 20 separate days.
82% were jets and 18% turboprops. 11 flights set out from the Des Moines side and 11 from the Austin side.
Busiest full month: January 2026 (5 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Thursday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Des Moines | Des Moines International Airport (DSM) – 21 flights; Ankeny Regional Airport – 1 flights |
| Austin | Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – 18 flights; Austin Executive Airport – 3 flights; Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field – 1 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Des Moines International Airport | Austin Bergstrom International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KDSM / DSM | KAUS / AUS |
| Longest hard runway | 9,004 ft | 12,250 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 958 ft | 542 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Des Moines to Austin can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Des Moines International Airport has 9,004 ft and Austin Bergstrom International Airport 12,250 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 1,311 km.
Alternates within range: Ankeny Regional Airport (5,500 ft, 19 km) · Ames Municipal Airport (5,701 ft, 51 km) · Perry Municipal Airport (5,500 ft, 53 km) · Newton Municipal Airport (5,600 ft, 55 km) · San Marcos Regional Airport (6,330 ft, 39 km) · Austin Executive Airport (6,025 ft, 24 km) · New Braunfels National Airport (6,503 ft, 66 km) · Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field (5,004 ft, 53 km)
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Des Moines–Austin quote requests within 60 minutes.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
The Des Moines to Austin route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$29,000 – US$56,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 2h 02m gate to gate across the 1,311 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Des Moines–Austin departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Austin to Des Moines runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 22 business-aviation flights between Des Moines and Austin – about 0.4 a week, flown on 20 different days. Thursday was the busiest day of the week and January 2026 the busiest full month (5 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Des Moines International Airport (DSM) – 21 flights; Ankeny Regional Airport – 1 flights on the Des Moines side, and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – 18 flights; Austin Executive Airport – 3 flights; Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field – 1 flights on the Austin side.
82% of the tracked flights were jets and 18% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Embraer Phenom 300.
Other flights from Des Moines | Austin | United States | North America
