Austin (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Austin (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 106 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 67% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 67%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 32 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.29
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 813 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AUS to DSM
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (80% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 0% | 132 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 61 min |
| Wednesday | 0% | 52 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 30 min |
| Saturdaybest | 90% | 95 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft58%
- Airline operations12%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather19%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AUS to DSM delayed?
- 33% of AUS–DSM flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 32 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AUS to DSM?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (80% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AUS to DSM?
- The scheduled AUS–DSM flight time averages 2h 9m over 813 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
- How often are AUS to DSM flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 222 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.