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 9/11. 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.
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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
$1,466
United Airlines
Fri 5/15Fri 5/22
DSM - MEL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$844
Delta
Fri 9/11
DSM - MEL • 2 stops
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from $1,466 (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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Melbourne

Fri, May 15 - Fri, May 22
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 7:30 am
DSM
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MEL
26h 55m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 4:15 pm
MEL
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DSM
21h 45m
2 stops
$1,466United Airlines
Sun, May 17 - Sun, May 24
United Airlines Logo
11:31 am - 8:15 am
DSM
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MEL
29h 44m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 8:30 pm
MEL
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DSM
24h 35m
2 stops
$1,483United Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Sat, May 23
Lufthansa Logo
3:20 pm - 8:15 am
DSM
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MEL
25h 55m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
10:55 am - 9:40 pm
MEL
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DSM
25h 45m
2 stops
$1,484Lufthansa
Fri, May 15 - Fri, May 22
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 7:50 am
DSM
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MEL
34h 35m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 8:36 pm
MEL
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DSM
25h 36m
2 stops
$1,490Delta
Fri, Jun 26 - Fri, Jul 3
Delta Logo
6:07 am - 7:50 am
DSM
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MEL
34h 43m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 10:14 am
MEL
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DSM
39h 14m
2 stops
$1,491Delta
Fri, Jun 26 - Sat, Jul 4
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 7:30 am
DSM
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MEL
23h 13m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 10:22 am
MEL
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DSM
38h 27m
2 stops
$1,602United Airlines
Fri, Jun 26 - Sat, Jul 4
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 7:30 am
DSM
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MEL
23h 13m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 9:40 pm
MEL
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DSM
25h 45m
2 stops
$1,604United Airlines
Sat, Jun 27 - Sun, Jul 5
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 8:15 am
DSM
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MEL
47h 58m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 7:25 pm
MEL
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DSM
24h 55m
2 stops
$1,619United Airlines
Fri, Jun 26 - Sat, Jul 4
American Airlines Logo
6:47 pm - 10:35 am
DSM
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MEL
24h 48m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 6:33 pm
MEL
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DSM
19h 58m
1 stop
$1,625American Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Thu, May 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:56 am - 3:50 pm
DSM
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MEL
39h 54m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 1:18 pm
MEL
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DSM
34h 58m
2 stops
$1,667Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Melbourne flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport departing in May.
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Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$844
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% 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.
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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 $1,466 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 11549 reviews
7.2Comfort
6.4Food
7.5Boarding
6.9Entertainment
8.0Crew
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Early morning flight and no food in First Class except a "salmon" box. No thank you. Was informed before take off by Captain that the plane was not serviced before we boarded in Phoenix. How does that happen? Need more frequent additions/turn over on the Entertainment. Thanks

2.0 MediocreKathryn, Apr 2026
PHX - OMA
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Early morning flight and no food in First Class except a "salmon" box. No thank you. Was informed before take off by Captain that the plane was not serviced before we boarded in Phoenix. How does that happen? Need more frequent additions/turn over on the Entertainment. Thanks

Moved to earlier flight which unexpectedly had maintenance issues initially indicated as quick fix to ultimately plane changes. Moved back to original flight, also delayed. In all cases customer updates and communication very unclear, no updates on drivers for delays.

Flight was delayed. No urgency by American Airlines team to assist those with connecting flights. It was basically you are on your own to run through the terminals to try and make your connection. Thanks, Mary

I have never been assaulted they way I was today in Charlotte - shame on American

One of our group members was struggling to walk. In Charlotte we asked for a wheelchair and she was accompanied by Desmond. I was impressed by his patience and attention. In Boston she received the same service. I didn’t get the name of the helper but she went above and beyond in assisting us. A great AA service

Better snacks but flight and crew were amazing on this flight

Found that the plane used for this short flight is smaller and therefore the seats are really squeezed tight.

It was the most un-special flight experience in my life.

Plane was super cold. No entertainment unless you were with mileage program Getting off the plane was super slow

Flight was on-time, boarding was flawless and the crew was friendly.

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)