$884 Find Cheap Flights from Australia to Des Moines

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Des Moines departing on 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$885
Delta
Mi 3/18Di 3/24
MEL - DSM • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$2,246
United Airlines
Fr 1/2
MEL - DSM • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights from Australia to Des Moines

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Australia to Des Moines that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Australia to Des Moines

Mi, Mrz 18 - Di, Mrz 24
Delta Logo
9:10 am - 9:15 pm
MEL
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DSM
28h 05m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:25 am - 7:00 am
DSM
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MEL
51h 35m2 stops
$885Delta
Mi, Mrz 18 - Di, Mrz 24
Delta Logo
9:10 am - 9:15 pm
MEL
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DSM
28h 05m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:25 am - 7:00 am
DSM
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MEL
51h 35m2 stops
$886Delta
Mi, Mrz 18 - Di, Mrz 24
Delta Logo
9:10 am - 3:45 pm
MEL
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DSM
22h 35m2 stops
Delta Logo
4:25 pm - 7:00 am
DSM
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MEL
46h 35m3 stops
$1,364Delta
Mi, Mrz 18 - Di, Mrz 24
Delta Logo
9:10 am - 3:45 pm
MEL
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DSM
22h 35m2 stops
Delta Logo
4:25 pm - 7:00 am
DSM
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MEL
46h 35m3 stops
$1,365Delta
Do, Jan 29 - Do, Feb 5
Japan Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 11:12 am
PER
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DSM
38h 42m3 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
11:42 am - 11:55 pm
DSM
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PER
46h 13m3 stops
$1,423Japan Airlines
Do, Jan 29 - Do, Feb 5
Air New Zealand Logo
11:50 pm - 10:30 pm
PER
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DSM
36h 40m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
8:10 am - 10:20 pm
DSM
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PER
48h 10m2 stops
$1,462Air New Zealand
Mo, Mrz 16 - Fr, Mrz 20
Air New Zealand Logo
8:35 am - 10:44 pm
MEL
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DSM
30h 09m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
7:15 am - 9:25 am
DSM
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MEL
34h 10m2 stops
$1,549Air New Zealand
Mi, Feb 11 - So, Feb 15
American Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 5:36 pm
MEL
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DSM
46h 36m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 5:00 am
DSM
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MEL
40h 35m1 stop
$1,560American Airlines
Mi, Feb 11 - So, Feb 15
American Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 5:36 pm
MEL
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DSM
46h 36m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 5:00 am
DSM
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MEL
40h 35m1 stop
$1,561American Airlines
Mo, Mrz 16 - Fr, Mrz 20
Cathay Pacific Logo
3:35 pm - 6:23 pm
MEL
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DSM
42h 48m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:04 am - 11:00 pm
DSM
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MEL
44h 56m2 stops
$1,648Cathay Pacific
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Des Moines

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Des Moines to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How long is the flight to Des Moines?

The duration of your flight to Des Moines depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Des Moines on KAYAK are from Melbourne, which takes 25h 40m, and Perth, which takes 38h 42m.

How many direct flights to Des Moines are there each day?

There are around 81 direct flights from within Australia to Des Moines every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 9:00 am the most common departure time and 48% of flights departing in the morning.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$885
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Melbourne to Des Moines

FAQs - booking Des Moines flights

  • How far is Des Moines Airport from central Des Moines?

    Central Des Moines is 4 miles away from Des Moines Airport.

  • What is the name of Des Moines’s airport?

    Des Moines is served by Des Moines Airport, also commonly referred to as Des Moines or Des Moines Intl. The airport code is DSM.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Des Moines?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Des Moines is Thursday where tickets can be as cheap as $1,891. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where prices are $1,891 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Des Moines?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Des Moines.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Des Moines?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Des Moines?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Des Moines with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Des Moines?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines is generally in the evening, when flights cost $1,786 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Des Moines is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,786.

  • How many direct flights to Des Moines are there each week?

    Each week there are around 564 direct flights from within Australia to Des Moines. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Des Moines

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Des Moines flight deals.

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