DSM - MEL

$844 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Melbourne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Melbourne departing on 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$1,467
United Airlines
Wed 5/20Wed 5/27
DSM - MEL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$844
Delta
Fri 5/15
DSM - MEL • 2 stops
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from $1,467 (round-trip)
American Airlines
Best reviews • 7.1 score
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Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Melbourne. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Dallas (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $1,394 (round-trip)
Dallas (DFW)
Shortest trip • 22h 01m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Melbourne (DSM-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Melbourne 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Melbourne

Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 7:30 am
DSM
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MEL
23h 13m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 7:25 pm
MEL
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DSM
24h 55m
2 stops
$1,467United Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Fri, May 29
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 7:30 am
DSM
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MEL
23h 13m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 6:14 pm
MEL
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DSM
23h 44m
2 stops
$1,474United Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Thu, May 28
United Airlines Logo
11:23 am - 8:15 am
DSM
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MEL
29h 52m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 11:44 pm
MEL
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DSM
27h 49m
2 stops
$1,483United Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
Air Canada Logo
1:35 pm - 8:15 am
DSM
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MEL
27h 40m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
10:55 am - 11:16 pm
MEL
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DSM
27h 21m
2 stops
$1,489Air Canada
Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27
Delta Logo
11:57 am - 7:50 am
DSM
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MEL
28h 53m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 10:32 pm
MEL
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DSM
27h 32m
2 stops
$1,490Delta
Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27
Delta Logo
7:01 am - 7:50 am
DSM
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MEL
33h 49m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 9:12 pm
MEL
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DSM
26h 12m
2 stops
$1,491Delta
Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
Air Canada Logo
1:35 pm - 8:15 am
DSM
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MEL
27h 40m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
10:55 am - 9:40 pm
MEL
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DSM
25h 45m
2 stops
$1,515Air Canada
Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
Air Canada Logo
5:17 pm - 8:15 am
DSM
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MEL
23h 58m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
10:55 am - 8:30 pm
MEL
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DSM
24h 35m
2 stops
$1,516Air Canada
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 8:15 am
DSM
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MEL
27h 40m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 8:30 pm
MEL
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DSM
24h 35m
2 stops
$1,603United Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Thu, May 28
Air Canada Logo
5:17 pm - 8:15 am
DSM
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MEL
23h 58m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
10:55 am - 7:25 pm
MEL
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DSM
23h 30m
2 stops
$1,650Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Melbourne flights

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Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Melbourne?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Des Moines to Melbourne were found on United Airlines ($1,467) and Air Canada ($1,489).

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Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$844
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Des Moines to Melbourne flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport was $844 for a one-way ticket and $1,467 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Melbourne?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Melbourne from Des Moines.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Melbourne?

    On your way to Melbourne, you’ll fly out from Des Moines. You’ll be landing at Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Melbourne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Melbourne?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Des Moines and Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

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

    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 to Melbourne with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and MEL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Melbourne?

    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 to Melbourne from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Des Moines to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Melbourne? 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.
7.1
American AirlinesOverall score based on 11560 reviews
6.4Food
7.5Boarding
7.2Comfort
7.9Crew
6.9Entertainment
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Same plane as RDU to LGA — internet not working. Pilot issue of some sort at end of prior flight - I was on same plane for my connection. Late/delayed —

2.0 MediocreLinda, Apr 2026
LGA - BOS
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Same plane as RDU to LGA — internet not working. Pilot issue of some sort at end of prior flight - I was on same plane for my connection. Late/delayed —

Good flight, seated and had a water within 5 minutes. Crew was hospitable.

Message about flight cancelation was received late due to being in the air. No explanation, just canceled and booked on morning flight. We had to stay in the airport overnight because there was no transportation offered to get to the hotel that AA had available. Actual inflight was fine.

I didn't go from Reno to Phoenix I ended up going from Reno to Dallas to Tucson because my flight rebooked because my Amtrak was late I tried notifying you guys I also don't know what you ask me about my flight because you guys didn't book my flight

Delays experienced in boarding/take off due to incoming plane delayed. However, the boarding time/depart time in the app was significantly delayed in providing these updates. Usually not updated until an hour after we should have already boarded. Poorly managed.

Bag drop was very disorganized in Miami. All main cabin passengers were shunted to just a few lanes and they had an equal number of lanes for first class passengers but there was nobody on those lines. They did nothing to bring the main cab and passengers over to the open lines and they just had employees standing there and doing nothing

there are no options s for snack besides cookies would ve nice to have a salty option n

We did not have enough time to make our connecting flight. As a result, we were put onto a different airline for our second leg. The different airline was NOT comparable to British Airlines, and our arrival was significantly delayed. The actual flight on BA was amazing.

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Everything you need to know for your flight from Des Moines to Melbourne

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Des Moines (DSM)
Melbourne (MEL)