$678 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Australia

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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Australia

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Sydney
Sydney2 stops$1,295
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops$1,235
Perth
Perth2 stops$1,811
Sydney
Sydney2 stops$1,295
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops$1,235
Perth
Perth2 stops$1,811

Book Cheap Des Moines to Australia Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Australia 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 Des Moines to Australia

Sun, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 14
American Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 10:35 amDSM-BNE
25h 10m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 4:40 pmBNE-DSM
25h 25m2 stops
$1,235American Airlines
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Sun, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 14
American Airlines Logo
11:29 am - 5:00 amDSM-MEL
24h 31m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 10:29 pmMEL-DSM
23h 24m2 stops
$1,251American Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Fri, Dec 12
United Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 9:30 amDSM-MEL
25h 37m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 8:48 pmMEL-DSM
26h 18m2 stops
$1,275United Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Fri, Dec 12
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 9:30 amDSM-MEL
32h 15m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 11:44 pmMEL-DSM
29h 14m2 stops
$1,288United Airlines
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Sun, Jan 18 - Wed, May 13
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 6:50 amDSM-SYD
31h 30m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:25 am - 5:09 pmSYD-DSM
22h 44m2 stops
$1,295Delta
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Sat, Jan 17 - Mon, May 11
Delta Logo
10:55 am - 6:50 amDSM-SYD
50h 55m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:25 am - 10:24 pmSYD-DSM
27h 59m2 stops
$1,312Delta
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
Air New Zealand Logo
2:53 pm - 10:30 amDSM-SYD
26h 37m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
7:45 am - 10:29 pmSYD-DSM
31h 44m2 stops
$1,468Air New Zealand
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Tue, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 25
Air New Zealand Logo
2:52 pm - 9:05 amDSM-SYD
25h 13m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
5:05 pm - 10:20 pmSYD-DSM
46h 15m2 stops
$1,485Air New Zealand
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Sun, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 7:45 pmDSM-SYD
42h 15m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 6:38 pmSYD-DSM
37h 58m2 stops
$1,528Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Fri, Dec 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:25 amDSM-MEL
32h 25m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 10:29 pmMEL-DSM
27h 19m2 stops
$1,597Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Australia flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Australia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Australia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Australia is June, when tickets cost $1,362 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,802 and $1,634 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$678
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Australia?

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

    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 from Des Moines to Australia 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 from Des Moines to Australia?

    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 from Des Moines to Australia 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 Australia?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $1,402 on average. Morning departures are around 10% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,658.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Des Moines to Australia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Australia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8995 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
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Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Oct 2025BNA - ORD
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Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

Not the fault of United—weather, reroute around weather, time sitting on tarmac, arrived couple hours late, too late for train into city necessitating a much pricier cab but weather…can’t be helped.

Friendly and professional flight crew. Aside from departure delay after boarding, easy flight and smooth landing.

Great smooth flight. Had a seating change, but that was an improvement. Thanks United Airways Crew.

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

My husband and I recently had an unfortunate experience with Lufthansa. At the Philadelphia International airport, the ground staff refused to board us because we didn’t have a current visa stamped on our passports for Frankfurt. We completely understand that this was our mistake. we should have double-checked the visa requirements before our trip. However, the issue that upset us most was how the situation was handled by the staff. They told us they would mark it as “boarding denied due to visa issue”, but instead they recorded it as “no show”. Because of that incorrect entry, our return flight was automatically cancelled as well, which caused additional stress and expense. Mistakes can happen, but we expected more transparency and accuracy from a reputed airline like Lufthansa. It would have made a big difference if the staff had been more careful and considerate in documenting the situation correctly.

Flight was good but there are way to many announcements for credit cards etc.

The only thing to like was that we eventually got to our destination

Delayed delayed delayed and no offer for food or vouchers

Disliked having to wait a little longer to disembark from the plan when we landed in London

Typically flights with AA are good. The staff are pleasant, welcoming, and efficient.

A couple ladies from the crew were so rude and nasty. Thought they were mad at having to be there especially if you asked a question. This will make me think twice next time if I book a flight with you.

Delays to take off and to leave the plane after landing added a lot of time to this flight.

Poor seat in rear of aircraft Food at Admiral’s Club Terminal D at DFW inedible

Always seated jammed in rear of aircraft Admirals Club food at DFW terminal D was absolute worst food experience and I pay $600/year to eat this dried out junk

Flight was delayed because of a bird strike. They had another plane available within 45 minutes.

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

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