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Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Melbourne from $1,460

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Melbourne departing on 9/9. 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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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.
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3:00 pm - 5:25 pmDSM-MEL
35h 25m2 stops
8:45 am - 2:19 pmMEL-DSM
44h 34m2 stops
$1,460Air New Zealand
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Mon, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 16
4:10 pm - 9:35 amDSM-MEL
26h 25m2 stops
2:00 pm - 9:06 amMEL-DSM
34h 06m3 stops
$1,928
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Mon, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 16
2:56 pm - 9:20 amDSM-MEL
27h 24m3 stops
2:00 pm - 9:06 amMEL-DSM
34h 06m3 stops
$2,153
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Mon, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 16
2:59 pm - 10:50 amDSM-MEL
28h 51m2 stops
6:55 pm - 10:35 pmMEL-DSM
42h 40m2 stops
$2,350Air New Zealand
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Mon, Jul 1 - Sun, Jul 21
3:45 pm - 12:05 pmDSM-MEL
29h 20m2 stops
1:00 pm - 11:17 pmMEL-DSM
25h 17m1 stop
$2,477Qantas Airways
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Mon, Jul 1 - Sun, Jul 21
2:59 pm - 10:50 amDSM-MEL
28h 51m2 stops
8:45 am - 9:29 pmMEL-DSM
27h 44m3 stops
$2,597
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Mon, Jul 1 - Sun, Jul 21
3:19 pm - 5:30 amDSM-MEL
47h 11m2 stops
2:25 am - 8:05 pmMEL-DSM
56h 40m3 stops
$2,918Emirates
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Mon, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 15
3:19 pm - 7:35 pmDSM-MEL
37h 16m3 stops
2:25 am - 8:05 pmMEL-DSM
56h 40m3 stops
$2,924Emirates
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Mon, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 15
7:45 pm - 5:25 amDSM-MEL
42h 40m1 stop
11:55 am - 9:38 pmMEL-DSM
24h 43m2 stops
$9,547American Airlines
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Mon, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 16

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January

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in 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 $1,460 for a round-trip ticket.

  • 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.

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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.
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7.6
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 977 reviews
7.5Comfort
8.3Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.8Boarding
7.1Food
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flight delayed, wait in crowded gate. staff inattentive. had to remind them to get my coat from their closet. not many new movies, media choices were limited (nothing compared to Emirates.) Lounge was crowded

4.0 OkayOmar, May 2024SIN - SYD
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flight delayed, wait in crowded gate. staff inattentive. had to remind them to get my coat from their closet. not many new movies, media choices were limited (nothing compared to Emirates.) Lounge was crowded

flight delayed, wait in crowded gate. staff inattentive. had to remind them to get my coat from their closet. not many new movies, media choices were limited (nothing compared to Emirates.)

Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

Rescheduled after ticket purchased and issued, not 2 or 3 times and not a fourth but by 5 times, by Qantas, that's right, 5 changes! Forcing an overnight stay in Chile and need for visa. Qantas can no longer provide basic services as a national or international service provider. Professionalism is extinct and the provider needs to be mentored and educated in perfecting who to operate as an airline. Qantas is the spirit of Australian dissatisfaction.

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

Flight was delayed 2.5 hours - a big deal on an overnight when you plan to sleep.

I feel like they have upgraded the app since I last flew United and I found it to be super helpful. I had stopped flying United unless absolutely necessary and my experience on this trip indicates they have been working hard to improve their services.

Surprisingly easy! I was hesitant to try this, but the cost swayed me. I actually felt like I had less stress than all the taxiing and possible delays that occur with short regional flights where you spend less time in the air than getting to and from the plane..

This flight was delayed multiple times and eventually canceled around 2-3ish. Original take off time was around 10:30am. By 3, there were no other options out of Houston, so stuck in Houston for from 3pm - 11am the next day.

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

The plane was dirty and the in seat air wasn't blowing as planes usually do.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Last minute flights from Des Moines to Melbourne

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Des Moines to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/10Fri
multi-stopAir New Zealand
37h 46mDSM-MEL
6/8Sat
multi-stopAir New Zealand
42h 07mMEL-DSM
$2,443
5/10Fri
multi-stop
28h 54mDSM-MEL
6/8Sat
multi-stop
27h 59mMEL-DSM
$2,619
5/10Fri
multi-stop
26h 45mDSM-MEL
6/8Sat
multi-stop
26h 44mMEL-DSM
$3,438
5/10Fri
multi-stopAir Canada
27h 30mDSM-MEL
6/8Sat
multi-stopAir Canada
25h 11mMEL-DSM
$3,483
5/10Fri
multi-stopEmirates
39h 25mDSM-MEL
6/7Fri
multi-stopEmirates
58h 19mMEL-DSM
$6,504
5/10Fri
multi-stopEmirates
37h 10mDSM-MEL
6/7Fri
multi-stopEmirates
58h 19mMEL-DSM
$6,510

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Des Moines - Melbourne Flights

Departure:

Des Moines (undefined)United States

Destination:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Return flight deals:

Melbourne - Des Moines

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