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$1,027 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Melbourne

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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Melbourne

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Melbourne.
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United Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 8:15 amDSM-MEL
23h 55m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 11:54 pmMEL-DSM
27h 59m2 stops
$1,689United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 14 - Sat, Jun 21
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 8:15 amDSM-MEL
33h 15m3 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 4:16 pmMEL-DSM
21h 46m2 stops
$1,696United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 13 - Fri, Jun 20
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5:27 pm - 11:30 amDSM-MEL
27h 03m2 stops
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12:55 pm - 10:56 pmMEL-DSM
25h 01m2 stops
$1,731
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Tue, May 20 - Sat, May 24
United Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 8:15 amDSM-MEL
23h 55m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:18 pmMEL-DSM
24h 18m3 stops
$1,953United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 14 - Sat, Jun 21
American Airlines Logo
5:27 pm - 5:00 amDSM-MEL
20h 33m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 11:58 pmMEL-DSM
27h 03m2 stops
$2,214American Airlines
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Tue, May 20 - Sat, May 24
Qantas Airways Logo
3:47 pm - 5:00 amDSM-MEL
22h 13m1 stop
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3:05 pm - 12:06 amMEL-DSM
24h 01m1 stop
$2,219Qantas Airways
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Fri, Jun 13 - Fri, Jun 20
Qantas Airways Logo
3:47 pm - 5:00 amDSM-MEL
22h 13m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
3:05 pm - 12:06 amMEL-DSM
24h 01m1 stop
$2,302Qantas Airways
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Fri, Jun 13 - Fri, Jun 20
Qantas Airways Logo
3:47 pm - 10:20 amDSM-MEL
27h 33m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
3:05 pm - 12:06 amMEL-DSM
24h 01m1 stop
$2,325Qantas Airways
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Fri, Jun 13 - Fri, Jun 20
United Airlines Logo
11:26 am - 8:15 amDSM-MEL
29h 49m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 11:54 pmMEL-DSM
52h 54m3 stops
$2,361United Airlines
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Tue, May 20 - Sat, May 24
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3:47 pm - 5:00 amDSM-MEL
22h 13m1 stop
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3:05 pm - 12:06 amMEL-DSM
24h 01m1 stop
$2,381
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Fri, Jun 13 - Fri, Jun 20
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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 ($1,689) and American Airlines ($2,214).

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Cheapest flight$1,027
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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.
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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 $1,027 for a one-way ticket and $1,689 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?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Melbourne, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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.

Top airlines 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.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 472 reviews
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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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!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

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

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

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