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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Australia

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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Sydney
20h 20m2 stops
from $1,107per person
Melbourne
26h 15m4 stops
from $1,323per person
Adelaide
Adelaide
28h 40m4 stops
from $1,583per person
Cairns
Cairns
27h 55m4 stops
from $2,054per person
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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Australia flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from Des Moines to Australia cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Des Moines to Australia are running about 7% lower than they were around this time last year, averaging $1,468 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Des Moines to Australia right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Des Moines to Australia on KAYAK in the last week:

• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) from $1,107
• Melbourne (MEL) from $1,323
• Adelaide (ADL) from $1,583
• Cairns (CNS) from $2,054

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Australia?

April is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $1,175. Prices are highest in December, when average flight costs increase to around $1,863.

Which airport in Australia is the cheapest to fly to from Des Moines?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Australia are:

• Melbourne (MEL) from $1,444
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) from $1,454
• Adelaide (ADL) from $1,469

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Australia?

Monday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Australia, while Thursday is the most expensive. Fares run about 23% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Des Moines to Australia?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Australia during the evening with average prices of $1,496. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,607.

Key details for Des Moines to Australia flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$582
Beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 85% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport

Your Des Moines to Australia flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Des Moines to Australia?

    Yes. Fares from Des Moines to Australia are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $1,369 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Des Moines to Australia?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Des Moines to Australia have ranged from $1,369 to $1,852.

  • What are the main airports serving Australia?

    Australia has 4 airports. The three busiest are Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) (37% of arrivals), Melbourne (MEL) (32%) and Adelaide (ADL) (21%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Des Moines to Australia?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Des Moines to Australia. However, American Airlines offers a one-stop option.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Australia?

    On flights from Des Moines to Australia you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class or Business Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Australia?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in Australia include:

    • Sydney Opera House
    • Marvel Stadium
    • Melbourne Cricket Ground
    • Crown Casino

Your guide to booking Des Moines to Australia flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for April when flights are typically cheapest and avoid December when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Monday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Thursday cost about 23% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Melbourne (MEL) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Des Moines. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Sydney, which is the most popular destination in Australia. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

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 10301 reviews
6.7Food
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
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The seats were very uncomfortable. I paid for the front economy. i swear they added a row of seats in there. It was so tight, that I could measure the distance between my seat and the one in front from my elbow to the tips of my fingers plus six inches. The seat cushion was completely worn out. The dinner was very good. Thank you for having a vegetarian option as a standard. But breakfast was nothing but sugar. that's not food. The crew was crabby and rude, especially in regards to coming to the back gallery. And the entertainment choice: why would you put violent movies on the choice? the Godfather? Some movies with black women being beaten over the head with clubs? What the heck? You know that when there is a movie on a plane, everyone gets to watch it. Why choose the most violent titles possible? The total number of movies were very limited, and the television, even more so. No games were available on the set. The wellness section was nice, thank you. I appreciated a galley in the middle where I could stand. The seats were unbearable.

4.0 OkayKirstin, Jul 2026
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The seats were very uncomfortable. I paid for the front economy. i swear they added a row of seats in there. It was so tight, that I could measure the distance between my seat and the one in front from my elbow to the tips of my fingers plus six inches. The seat cushion was completely worn out. The dinner was very good. Thank you for having a vegetarian option as a standard. But breakfast was nothing but sugar. that's not food. The crew was crabby and rude, especially in regards to coming to the back gallery. And the entertainment choice: why would you put violent movies on the choice? the Godfather? Some movies with black women being beaten over the head with clubs? What the heck? You know that when there is a movie on a plane, everyone gets to watch it. Why choose the most violent titles possible? The total number of movies were very limited, and the television, even more so. No games were available on the set. The wellness section was nice, thank you. I appreciated a galley in the middle where I could stand. The seats were unbearable.

1 flight cancelled Had to fly out of different city Flight at new departure city was delayed 3 hours causing us to miss connecting flights. By the time we did make it to Prague our luggage did not. Had to wait day and a half for luggage to be delivered. Customer service was not good. Agents did not arrive at gate until 5-10 minutes before boarding

Easy of boarding, helpfully staff at check in, surprisingly comfortable seating

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

Terrible. Our first time back on United for 10 years, the seats in Polaris class are small and uncomfortable. They have squished too many people in to get more $$$. The staff are not friendly and not wanting to accommodate. I asked for two salads rather than a main meal and was advised no we wont do that. Then asked what I would like for breakfast and given something else anyway. I will not be flying United International anytime soon.

Food should be changed in menu Many muslims travels in this airlime they need to add one Halal meal

Very rough getting into denver. my kid threw up it was so rough.

Liked that we left on time for each flight. Snacks not the best, but we're okay.

I had requested wheelchair assistance prior to flight. The airport staff had no record of it. It was not provided at Cedar Rapids which was a small airport, so I managed on my own. At O'Hare airport the same thing happened. The staff told me they had no record of my request for a wheel chair. But they finally provided it after a delay when I insisted that I needed it.

The plane was experiencing problems with the HVAC system, it was very cold in the front of the plane and very hot in the back.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

Bad food, small seats that didn’t recline. I thought I was buying a quantas ticket so I feel like I got scammed

In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.

Worst seats I’ve ever had !!! The seats were very narrow and uncomfortable and misaligned with the seats in front of mine leading to bottom of the seat in front of mine pressing on my legs for 15.5 hours !

DO NOT BOOK THROUGH AMERICAN AIRLINES IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL NEEDS. Great flight, crew etc. it wasn’t full so had space to stretch out Only downside was there was no GF option for my partner. We booked through American and it was a Qantas flight so despite contacting both airlines to confirm, she didn’t have a gluten free meal for the 16 hour flight (nor the flight in the other direction). The flight attendants did their best to accommodate but it was not super substantial.

Terrible. Internet/kiosk glitch prevented baggage checkin. Line at ticket co in Ter was under serviced and did not move. Agents did not call for flight but rather allowed time to pass. Then told each person as they reached the front if line that it was too late to check bags so they’d have to rebook flights. At least 15 people missed the flight as a result of this incompetence.

It was exactly what I expected, actually arriving sooner than scheduled.

Terrible, they canceled my flight due to an issue they had, couldn't fly me into the same place within 24 hrs so had to fly in 2.5 hrs away from my destination and spend even more money. The customer service was terrible (except at the airport in Charleston). Had to call to get my checked baggage fees reimbursed 2 wks later in which one customer service agent was very rude, wouldn't listen and then hung up on me. The second lady I spoke with was actually able to help me with that part thankfully. Would not recommend flying AA.

Delayed, missed connecting flight, ground crew double charged for international charges, were super rude and told me to just”deal with it” when I complained. Horrible airline, very frustrating.

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