$550 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$1,319
Brisbane
Brisbane1 stop$1,027
Perth
Perth2 stops$1,382
Sydney
Sydney2 stops$1,319
Brisbane
Brisbane1 stop$1,027
Perth
Perth2 stops$1,382

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, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 13
American Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 6:30 am
DSM
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BNE
22h 30m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 11:59 pm
BNE
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DSM
20h 19m2 stops
$1,027American Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
Lufthansa Logo
5:30 am - 7:30 am
DSM
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BNE
34h 00m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
11:40 am - 8:07 pm
BNE
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DSM
24h 27m2 stops
$1,028Lufthansa
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 8:20 am
DSM
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BNE
34h 45m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:05 am - 9:22 pm
BNE
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DSM
26h 17m2 stops
$1,042Delta
Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
United Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 7:30 am
DSM
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BNE
23h 55m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 4:28 pm
BNE
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DSM
20h 48m2 stops
$1,043United Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 7:30 am
DSM
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BNE
34h 00m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 8:07 pm
BNE
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DSM
24h 27m2 stops
$1,057United Airlines
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 8:00 am
DSM
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MEL
33h 25m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:10 am - 4:28 pm
MEL
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DSM
23h 18m2 stops
$1,167Delta
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
Air New Zealand Logo
8:10 am - 8:45 am
DSM
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SYD
31h 35m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
9:55 am - 10:20 pm
SYD
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DSM
29h 25m2 stops
$1,319Air New Zealand
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
Air New Zealand Logo
8:10 am - 8:45 am
DSM
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SYD
31h 35m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
9:55 am - 10:20 pm
SYD
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DSM
29h 25m2 stops
$1,343Air New Zealand
Tue, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 9
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:00 am - 6:55 am
DSM
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PER
33h 55m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:25 am - 11:23 pm
PER
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DSM
36h 58m2 stops
$1,382Cathay Pacific
Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 27
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:00 am - 6:55 am
DSM
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PER
33h 55m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:25 am - 9:04 pm
PER
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DSM
34h 39m2 stops
$1,398Cathay Pacific
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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 $1,363 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,043 and $1,635 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$550
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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  • 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 9111 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

10.0 ExcellentDr. Joseph, Dec 2025
ORD - EWR
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Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

They did the one thing that really matters - got to Chicago early.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

Gate agent at Frankfurt was terrible. She denied PRE boarding even as it was printed on the boarding pass. Refused to look at the boarding pass and literally shouting for no reason. Frankfurt airport has horrible and rude staff who avoids trying to answer any question at all. Overall, horrible experience.

The Crew and the food was the worst I ever had in Business Class. First they told us there were no space for carry on. It was plenty of space over our 2 row seats, we had to ask to let us travel with it which was accepted. They were aware that we had to run for the connection due to the previous flight delay. Have us one hour waiting for more customers and not even offer a glass of water. Then started the service and they started to serve other passengers drinks in business and did not offer any drinks until they serve our pre ordered meal and I ask for something to drink. I had to wait until they finished to serve all passengers until Inget something. The crew was the worts I ever had for Business Class in my life.

Very turbulent trip made it pretty bearable, plus the lack of refreshments served and the lack of any air conditioning before takeoff which took an hour or more.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

Not good - outbound flight was delayed and missed my connection even though I got to the gate after running through the airport - the agent would not let me on because the door was closed (flight had not left). There was no notification from United - overall experience was very disappointing. Additionally, I was downgraded from first class to coach on the alternative flight

The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

Great flight - friendly and attentive team! Seats in coach were comfy, but a little cramped - but that is the case with all airlines ;)

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

I don’t know who decides what food to serve on these flights but I would be so embarrassed if I served this to anyone and call it food…

For whatever reason, the flight was not catered -we were told it would be a 45 minute delay waiting for catering - so no food. There were opened candy and peanuts in the seatback pocket. Flight landed early in DFW but due to the assigned gate not being available, we sat on the ground for 30 minutes waiting for the gate to open - making the flight actually arrive at the gate late.

Not great. Booked Extra seats and got nothing extra at all. It’s basically a big budget airline.

The pilot greased the landing and the crew was fantastic.

I bought wifi and most of the flight could not even use it my apps would just spin. I couldn't even listen to music. super frustrating.

delayed due to weather. Could not communicate with family since the wifi was broken

Experience was good, however I had a delay due to weather happening and had to re purchase a seat on a new plane for a higher price (could be my own issue and misunderstanding) but other than that situation. First time flyer (by myself) was terrific!! The last from ORD to ALO didn't have wifi, but it was only 45 minutes so I'm sure that was part of the reason. Overall my experience was great! Next time I will remember to buy tickets with longer layovers. The delays really saved my overall anxiety. :)

Flight was delayed 17 hours due to aircraft issues. American did provide hotel, transportation and meals, 3 hours past boarding time, but it took us another hour to get the vouchers.

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