DSM - MEL

$694 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 3/18. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$1,175
Delta
Wed 3/18Wed 3/25
DSM - MEL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$694
Delta
Wed 3/18
DSM - MEL • 2 stops
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Delta
Cheapest • from $1,175 (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, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 7:00 am
DSM
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MEL
33h 25m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:10 am - 9:10 pm
MEL
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DSM
28h 00m
2 stops
$1,175Delta
Fri, Mar 20 - Fri, Mar 27
American Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 5:00 am
DSM
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MEL
31h 55m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 11:42 pm
MEL
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DSM
23h 37m
1 stop
$1,227American Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Fri, Mar 27
American Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 5:00 am
DSM
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MEL
31h 55m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 11:40 pm
MEL
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DSM
23h 35m
2 stops
$1,232American Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
American Airlines Logo
3:26 pm - 5:00 am
DSM
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MEL
21h 34m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 10:34 am
MEL
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DSM
34h 29m
1 stop
$1,247American Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
American Airlines Logo
11:17 am - 5:00 am
DSM
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MEL
25h 43m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 11:42 pm
MEL
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DSM
23h 37m
1 stop
$1,252American Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
American Airlines Logo
3:12 pm - 9:30 am
DSM
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MEL
26h 18m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 10:34 am
MEL
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DSM
34h 29m
1 stop
$1,253American Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
American Airlines Logo
3:26 pm - 9:30 am
DSM
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MEL
26h 04m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 11:42 pm
MEL
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DSM
23h 37m
1 stop
$1,257American Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
American Airlines Logo
3:26 pm - 9:30 am
DSM
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MEL
26h 04m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 11:42 pm
MEL
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DSM
23h 37m
1 stop
$1,264American Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
American Airlines Logo
3:12 pm - 9:30 am
DSM
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MEL
26h 18m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 6:57 pm
MEL
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DSM
22h 57m
2 stops
$1,266American Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
American Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 5:00 am
DSM
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MEL
31h 55m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 11:42 pm
MEL
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DSM
23h 37m
1 stop
$1,268American Airlines
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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 Delta ($1,175) and American Airlines ($1,247).

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Cheapest flight$694
Flight from Des Moines to Melbourne

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 $694 for a one-way ticket and $1,175 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 11216 reviews
7.5Boarding
7.2Comfort
8.0Crew
6.4Food
6.9Entertainment
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The screens were inoperable for movies and such, but everything else was just fine

10.0 ExcellentBenn, Feb 2026
HNL - DFW
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The screens were inoperable for movies and such, but everything else was just fine

For a 5 1/2 hour flite i considered the "business class" to be subpar. The seats were just ok, no amenities, really nothing more than a long domestic flight. Frankly disappointed.

Delayed an hour due to operational issues. Minimal apologies or care for the significant inconvenience caused. Landed at nearly 1am and they still couldn’t find ground staff to get us off the plane promptly.

This was one of the most frustrating travel experiences I've had to date. I had changed my flight day of to this one as it was slated to depart on time. It ended up being so delayed that my original flight took off before this one did. The boarding process began but eventually stopped and everyone had to get off the plane as a problem was identified. The person at the front desk just tried to laugh it off as if this wasn't already a huge inconvenience. From there, we eventually got to board only to sit at the gate for an additional hour because of some additional issue. This was extremely frustrating and caused a lot of stress.

Update to handle the delay was very bad, crews no smiles or welcome or thanks. Don’t care attitude

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

I was trying to take 2 one and a half hour one way trips and I experienced almost 20 delays over the course of those two trips. Only a few of them were due to weather the rest was disorganization

No gates avail at DFW so our incoming had to wait 30 mins for a plane to push back because they Had mechanical. We boarded 90 mins delayed and then we had a mechanical. Come on American…do better. Also at my seat the tray table had not been cleaned. Floor had not been cleaned. But captain and flight Att were very picture and apologetic.

Crew was helpful and cheerful especially when they had no refreshments to work with. The plane was never serviced and had nothing but limited water and coffee onboard. For the price point, a concern of services.

Flight was smooth, quick and felt safe. The 2 delays not happening would have been better but I guess that happens in the airline industry

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Des Moines (DSM)
Melbourne (MEL)