DSM - MEL

$735 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 2/20. 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
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
$1,169
Delta
Wed 2/18Wed 2/25
DSM - MEL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$735
United Airlines
Fri 2/20
DSM - MEL • 2 stops
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $1,257 (round-trip)
American Airlines
Best reviews • 7.2 score
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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

Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
Delta Logo
6:50 am - 8:00 am
DSM
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MEL
32h 10m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:10 am - 9:20 pm
MEL
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DSM
28h 10m2 stops
$1,169Delta
Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, Feb 27
American Airlines Logo
3:08 pm - 9:30 am
DSM
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MEL
25h 22m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 11:48 pm
MEL
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DSM
24h 43m1 stop
$1,257American Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, Feb 27
American Airlines Logo
3:08 pm - 9:30 am
DSM
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MEL
25h 22m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 11:48 pm
MEL
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DSM
24h 43m1 stop
$1,258American Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28
American Airlines Logo
3:58 pm - 9:30 am
DSM
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MEL
24h 32m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 10:34 am
MEL
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DSM
35h 29m1 stop
$1,262American Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, Feb 27
American Airlines Logo
3:08 pm - 9:30 am
DSM
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MEL
25h 22m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 6:57 pm
MEL
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DSM
19h 52m1 stop
$1,264American Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, Feb 27
American Airlines Logo
3:08 pm - 9:30 am
DSM
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MEL
25h 22m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 6:57 pm
MEL
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DSM
19h 52m1 stop
$1,266American Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, Feb 27
American Airlines Logo
3:08 pm - 9:30 am
DSM
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MEL
25h 22m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 6:57 pm
MEL
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DSM
19h 52m1 stop
$1,268American Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, Feb 27
Delta Logo
6:19 am - 8:00 am
DSM
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MEL
32h 41m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:10 am - 9:20 pm
MEL
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DSM
28h 10m2 stops
$1,269Delta
Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, Feb 27
American Airlines Logo
11:17 am - 9:30 am
DSM
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MEL
29h 13m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 10:20 pm
MEL
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DSM
23h 15m2 stops
$1,271American Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, Feb 27
American Airlines Logo
2:02 pm - 9:30 am
DSM
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MEL
26h 28m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 11:48 pm
MEL
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DSM
24h 43m1 stop
$1,273American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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 American Airlines ($1,257) and Delta ($1,269).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Des Moines and Melbourne Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport.

There is just one airline that flies from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport direct and that is American Airlines. The best round-trip deal found from American Airlines for the route is $1,260.

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Cheapest flight$735
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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 $735 for a one-way ticket and $1,169 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.
7.2
American AirlinesOverall score based on 11094 reviews
7.2Comfort
8.0Crew
6.4Food
7.5Boarding
6.9Entertainment
Airline reviews

Good food & refreshment. The seats and entrainment screens are modern compared to others. The staff though pleasant serve and attend to passengers based on nationality. Some get served first others last regardless of their seating positions.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
DFW - DOH
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Good food & refreshment. The seats and entrainment screens are modern compared to others. The staff though pleasant serve and attend to passengers based on nationality. Some get served first others last regardless of their seating positions.

It was fine. My connection in Charlotte to go to WPB was too late and I had to spend the night in the Charlotte Airport in the mini suites.

The flight was on time and arrived early. The crew were friendly and helpful.

My carry on baggage was damaged. Entire trip, I had to carry the baggage. When complained to the boarding crew, they got mad at me and still asked me to valet check in the cabin baggage. Rude boarding crew!!!

The economy seats are very cramped and the food was bizarre. However, I did like the greek yogurt option for breakfast.

While I didn’t watch much tv I would have liked a few more options of TV series from Apple TV or hbo max ..

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

Nothing to write home about, average flight experience. Seats were spacious enough, crew friendly enough. Loved the AA entertainment/wifi service.

Kayak was among the missing. There was not the usual advice regarding next gate after arriving in Dallas. No communication after the reminder to check in before the Moline flight. What happened?

They should have allowed for extra time to de-ice the plane before boarding passengers. This delayed us about 10-15 mins after we boarded. Overall experience was fine. Crew was friendly and on top of everything. We didn’t have any issues during the flight.

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)