DSM - MEL

$718 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 6/5. 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
$1,282
United Airlines
Wed 6/3Wed 6/10
DSM - MEL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$718
Delta
Fri 6/5
DSM - MEL • 2 stops
Top airlines
United Airlines
Cheapest • from $1,282 (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

Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 8:15 am
DSM
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MEL
27h 40m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 9:40 pm
MEL
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DSM
27h 10m
2 stops
$1,282United Airlines
Fri, Jun 5 - Fri, Jun 12
Delta Logo
7:01 am - 7:50 am
DSM
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MEL
33h 49m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 8:52 pm
MEL
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DSM
25h 52m
2 stops
$1,574Delta
Fri, Jun 5 - Fri, Jun 12
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 7:50 am
DSM
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MEL
34h 35m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 8:52 pm
MEL
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DSM
25h 52m
2 stops
$1,575Delta
Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 13
American Airlines Logo
4:48 pm - 5:00 am
DSM
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MEL
21h 12m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 6:17 pm
MEL
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DSM
23h 32m
1 stop
$1,733American Airlines
Sun, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 14
Delta Logo
2:48 pm - 7:50 am
DSM
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MEL
50h 02m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 8:59 pm
MEL
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DSM
25h 59m
2 stops
$1,743Delta
Wed, May 20 - Mon, May 25
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 7:30 am
DSM
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MEL
32h 15m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 9:45 pm
MEL
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DSM
25h 50m
2 stops
$1,745United Airlines
Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 13
American Airlines Logo
4:48 pm - 5:00 am
DSM
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MEL
21h 12m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 6:17 pm
MEL
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DSM
23h 32m
1 stop
$1,747American Airlines
Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 13
American Airlines Logo
2:24 pm - 6:45 am
DSM
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MEL
25h 21m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 6:05 pm
MEL
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DSM
23h 20m
2 stops
$1,752American Airlines
Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 13
American Airlines Logo
4:48 pm - 5:00 am
DSM
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MEL
21h 12m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 4:03 pm
MEL
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DSM
22h 03m
2 stops
$1,762American Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 11
American Airlines Logo
2:24 pm - 6:45 am
DSM
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MEL
25h 21m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 4:03 pm
MEL
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DSM
22h 48m
2 stops
$1,764American Airlines
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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 ($1,282) and Delta ($1,574).

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Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$718
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

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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 $718 for a one-way ticket and $1,282 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 11659 reviews
7.9Crew
6.9Entertainment
6.4Food
7.5Boarding
7.2Comfort
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As we approached Denver, we encountered quite a bit of turbulence. I know this can sometimes be the case as I frequently fly this route but not on American. My gripe: Usually a pilot or co-pilot alerts passengers to the possibility of turbulance ahead of time. This did not occur nor did he communiucate during what was a pretty rough ride.

8.0 ExcellentGlenn, Apr 2026
DEN - PHL
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As we approached Denver, we encountered quite a bit of turbulence. I know this can sometimes be the case as I frequently fly this route but not on American. My gripe: Usually a pilot or co-pilot alerts passengers to the possibility of turbulance ahead of time. This did not occur nor did he communiucate during what was a pretty rough ride.

The staff was nice. I appreciated that I was able to take an earlier flight, even though it was last minute. The boarding process felt rather chaotic.

Overall a good experience, however Wifi was not working on the flight.

For a 4 1/2 hour international flight all we got was 1 small pack of cookies and a drink. You had to watch movies on your own devise.

Airlines should be prohibited from using the seats they get away with.

My flight got delayed a total of five times. And the boarding gate changed four times. most of the time the platform was not up-to-date with the changes taking place. The most discouraging part of the entire trip by far.

Flight left early and arrived 30 MINUTES early at the destination. Smooth trip.

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

Returned home with a blood clot from flight homes and the uncomfortable aircraft I was on.

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

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)