$618 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$1,302
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops$1,186
Perth
Perth2 stops$1,722
Sydney
Sydney2 stops$1,302
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops$1,186
Perth
Perth2 stops$1,722

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

Fri, Jul 31 - Wed, Aug 19
Air New Zealand Logo
1:40 pm - 7:30 am
DSM
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MEL
26h 50m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
10:55 am - 11:44 pm
MEL
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DSM
27h 49m
2 stops
$1,096Air New Zealand
Fri, Jul 24 - Fri, Jul 31
United Airlines Logo
5:52 am - 7:30 am
DSM
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MEL
34h 38m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 9:22 pm
MEL
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DSM
25h 27m
2 stops
$1,109United Airlines
Sun, Jul 26 - Thu, Aug 20
United Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 7:30 am
DSM
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MEL
45h 40m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 10:26 am
MEL
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DSM
38h 31m
2 stops
$1,111United Airlines
Fri, Jul 31 - Wed, Aug 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 7:30 am
DSM
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MEL
23h 13m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 4:19 pm
MEL
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DSM
24h 49m
3 stops
$1,117Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 31 - Wed, Aug 19
American Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 10:35 am
DSM
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MEL
24h 45m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 6:17 pm
MEL
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DSM
23h 32m
1 stop
$1,119American Airlines
Wed, Jul 22 - Wed, Jul 29
American Airlines Logo
4:48 pm - 7:05 am
DSM
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SYD
23h 17m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
SYD
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DSM
19h 00m
1 stop
$1,302American Airlines
Sun, Jul 26 - Thu, Aug 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:37 am - 9:30 am
DSM
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MEL
36h 53m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 6:55 pm
MEL
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DSM
25h 40m
2 stops
$1,396Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 24 - Fri, Jul 31
Qantas Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 2:15 pm
DSM
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MEL
28h 25m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
2:05 pm - 11:48 pm
MEL
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DSM
24h 43m
3 stops
$1,412Qantas Airways
Thu, Jul 23 - Thu, Jul 30
Lufthansa Logo
11:34 am - 8:15 am
DSM
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MEL
29h 41m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
10:55 am - 9:22 pm
MEL
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DSM
25h 27m
2 stops
$1,442Lufthansa
Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 14
Qantas Airways Logo
2:33 pm - 10:55 am
DSM
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BNE
28h 22m
3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
9:40 am - 4:19 pm
BNE
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DSM
22h 39m
2 stops
$1,473Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Australia flights

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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 $1,085 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,607 and $1,429 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$618
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
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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 9804 reviews
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
Airline reviews

Smooth travel. Immediate update prior flight delay so I can arrange myself properly without too rush.

10.0 ExcellentNakin, Jun 2026
ORD - HND
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Smooth travel. Immediate update prior flight delay so I can arrange myself properly without too rush.

Everything was the best it could be. Crew found me with pre- ordered food. Excellent experience!

Improve the food offerings and cabin seating. My wife would prefer to fly another airline, even with a connection for a more comfortable trip. A 737-8 should not be scheduled for a 6 hour segment, which turned into 7.5 hours due to the origin ground delay.

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

Read the fine print. This was my flight home. I booked my flight for the quickest way home. Had a carry-on and a personal item. Same as my outbound flight. Apparently I needed to pre-pay extra for my carry-on. When I checked in, I was told that I had to check it. I said I’ll pay for it, and was told that this wasn’t an option anymore. They said I still had to pay $50 to check my carry-on. I told them I’ll pay whatever to just carry it in as intended. I was not allowed, so eventually I paid $50 to check my carry-on under a plane that was half full, with overhead compartments that were even less full. My white carry-on suitcase was practically destroyed getting from Idaho falls to Denver to Orange County. The low price air fair was a bait and switch. Got me to the gate, made me pay extra, then didn’t even allow me to pay for a carry on. Not to mention that I paid the $8 for WiFi that didn’t work. All to get my suitcase destroyed. I don’t think I’m going to even keep my Untied mileage plus membership and card. Apparently, membership does not have its privileges for this one.

The flight was delayed, they didn’t even have water for the toilets or for drinks

Even through the flight was delayed due to storms near IAH The flight was great! The crew was so hospitable and professional

I flew from Santa Fe to Denver to catch a flight to London and the transfer of my luggage on arrival at Denver to the London flight worked perfectly. The crew on the ground and on board for the London flight were so friendly and efficient.

Boarded early; and arrived home 40 mins early. After a long flight, it’s nice to be back home early. These flights have no amenities; no snacks. So need to bring your own

As always, most AA flights that we fly are almost ALWAYS delayed and that too multiple times. Very frustrating

Boarding was smooth and seamless and the flight was without incident.

For an long range economy flight I feel more space and more meal options need to be offered for flights over 5 hours

Our flight was repeatedly delayed for maintenance problems: scheduled for 9.30am, eventually delayed to 7pm! Very very inconvenient! AA should have provided a substitute plane much earlier.. On the other hand, Customer Service crew in Charlotte helped us to reach NY (LGA) by late afternoon. Thank you Patricia!! The actual flight was quick and very comfortable. As always a. excellent, professional crew. [no food on a a short hop).

Take-off delayed an hour because of a missing flight officer, so,arrived in Charlotte lates causing many passengers to miss connections. Otherwise a very good flight, safe and comfortable, with an excellent professional crew.

Little time between flight from Dallas to flight to Gainesville. We chose this one, 43 minutes between, because the price for a connection with at least an hour between, was so much higher. Had to ask passengers on the Dallas flight to please allow us to deplane ahead of them. The economy passengers allowed this. We had to walk very fast to the next gate, 35 gates away. Thankfully all in the same terminal. Getting to the small Gainesville plane was a little confusing as you enter an area that is boarding many small planes at the same time. We stood in the wrong line for about 15 seconds before realizing it was not our Gainesville flight. Since I had boarded at this gate in the past, I knew to check the signs carefully so we weren’t lost. The first class seat experience was wonderful. I really enjoyed the upgrade. We were offered an alcohol drink as soon as we sat down. I got something different but it was a great gesture especially since we really had to hurry to make the flight. We had packed expecting we might miss this connection, but made it. Our luggage didn’t miss the flight. American Airlines delivered our bags to our home the next day. That was very convenient!

The plane was large, not full, but one with 3 seats near each window and 4 in a row in the middle of the plane. There were screens on the backs of the seats for entertainment and information. To use the entertainment one needs ear plugs that physically plug into the screen. My husband had some he let me use as I only had blue tooth type. The stewards gave out some headphones to some, but when my neighbor asked for some, the steward said no. So maybe they ran out? Idk. Bring the old kind of headphones or earbuds if you want entertainment in case this is the type of entertainment offered. We had a very tight connection in Miami. 43 minutes. The other economy passengers allowed us to get ahead of them because I asked if we could since we were near boarding time for our next flight and 35 gates away. They were extremely kind. First class wasn’t going to allow us to pass through. We did make the next flight. Our baggage didn’t, but they were delivered to us the next day and we were prepared with essentials in our carry on packs.

Food is what you expect on a plane. Nothing gluten free. But that is expected. Drinks, apple juice, was fine. Seat, what I expected. Fine.

The check in agents in PHL and gate agents had to have been the rudest women that I have ever encountered; the agent weighing the bags at check in screamed continuously at all of the guests as did the woman at the gate.I have Executive Platinum status with AA and fly a lot with AA but these ladies were the absolute worst I had the displeasure to encounter!

Everything went as planned. The only issue I had was with the gate C31 attendant. The person could barely speak English and was very difficult to understand.

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