$723 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Australia

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Best Australia Flight Deals from Des Moines

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Sydney
Sydney2 stops$1,261
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops$1,398
Perth
Perth2 stops$2,310
Sydney
Sydney2 stops$1,261
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops$1,398
Perth
Perth2 stops$2,310

Cheap Flight Deals from Des Moines to Australia (DSM-AU0)

 
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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Australia

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Australia.
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Air New Zealand Logo
2:58 pm - 10:35 amDSM-SYD
28h 37m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:50 am - 10:28 pmSYD-DSM
25h 38m2 stops
$1,261Air New Zealand
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 3
Air New Zealand Logo
6:15 am - 8:45 amDSM-SYD
35h 30m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:50 am - 10:28 pmSYD-DSM
26h 38m2 stops
$1,352Air New Zealand
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Thu, Sep 25 - Wed, Oct 15
United Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 7:00 amDSM-SYD
24h 25m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 9:45 pmSYD-DSM
27h 15m2 stops
$1,512United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 19
American Airlines Logo
6:13 pm - 6:55 amDSM-SYD
21h 42m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 10:40 pmSYD-DSM
25h 30m1 stop
$1,524American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 3
American Airlines Logo
3:51 pm - 6:55 amDSM-SYD
24h 04m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 11:42 pmSYD-DSM
20h 57m2 stops
$1,528American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 3
United Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 6:55 amDSM-SYD
22h 35m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 8:42 pmSYD-DSM
26h 12m2 stops
$1,535United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 18
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1:12 pm - 11:45 amDSM-SYD
31h 33m2 stops
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6:15 am - 10:56 pmSYD-DSM
31h 41m2 stops
$1,604
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Tue, May 20 - Tue, May 27
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5:27 pm - 11:45 amDSM-SYD
27h 18m2 stops
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2:10 pm - 10:40 pmSYD-DSM
25h 30m2 stops
$1,654
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Tue, May 13 - Thu, Jan 8
Qantas Airways Logo
7:43 pm - 6:55 amDSM-SYD
20h 12m1 stop
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1:10 pm - 10:42 pmSYD-DSM
25h 32m1 stop
$1,734Qantas Airways
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Thu, Sep 25 - Wed, Oct 15
Qantas Airways Logo
7:43 pm - 6:55 amDSM-SYD
20h 12m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
1:00 pm - 10:42 pmSYD-DSM
25h 42m2 stops
$1,747Qantas Airways
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Thu, Sep 25 - Wed, Oct 15
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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 September, when tickets cost $1,361 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,961 and $1,832 respectively.


Good to know

Low seasonNovember
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$723
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 23% increase in price.
Flight from Des Moines to Sydney

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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.

Top 4 airlines serving 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.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 472 reviews
7.3Food
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

10.0 ExcellentJohn, Apr 2025AKL - YVR
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I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Nothing special short flight - all good - difference between 1 fudge and 2 fudge is obligation and thankfulness

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Boarding was a little difficult. The gate area at O'Hare was very small and crowded due to multiple gates in the area. Could not hear the intercom, so had to rely on signage to see when my group was boarding and the signage was blocked by passengers standing in the gate. Flight was great and we arrived in Montreal on time.

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

For economy, it was very good. Staff was great, they even let some of us change seats for more leg room... Put an empty seat between us which was fantastic for a 12hr flight. Onboard entertainment was excellent, I think over 200 choices of movies/tv/etc The bad was the barely/nonfunctional wifi that cost either $16.99 or 1700 miles (full flight). It was atrocious... Definitely the worst of the last 3 long haul major airlines I was on the last few months.

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

I didn’t get on plane. Passport being processed by consulate with visa application. Tried to cancel through underpricer after purchasing cacelling for any reason. No dice, they are thieves.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

Several delays. Next flight was worse. Did not arrive home until 2am PT

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

First world problems, but still… We were seated in first class and asked for a cocktail on a very short, 50 minute flight. After our drink order was taken, a half hour went by, and we noticed that every other person in the small plane had been served except for us. We got up to ask about it, the drinks finally came, then were taken away three minutes later since the flight was so short. Really strange situation, on the other hand, we were in Utah.

We missed our flight. The boarding pass had the wrong gate and by the time we received the text from Kayak, our flight was already gone. I’ll never use Kayak again and will go direct to the airlines in the future.

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Cabin felt crammed Snacks are lame But crew was super efficient getting us out on time despite delay

Took off on time and successfully avoided weather that looked to be a problem along the way

There were five broken seats on the plane. The crew was very rude in telling people they had to get off the plane and get a flight the next day. No call for volunteers, but telling people they had to get off. One woman was flying with her elderly mother and daughter and was told she had to leave or all three had to leave. Fortunately, a volunteer offered to stay. The situation was handled poorly.

The flight to Tokyo AA61 took off about two hours late, but then had to turn back. By that time the crew had to be replaced. Then they kept promising to take off in an hour, then in 3, then switch to the next day.

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