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Cheapest round-trip
$1,213
Qantas Airways
Tue 9/15Tue 9/22
DSM - SYD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$632
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/15
DSM - SYD • 3 stops
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Qantas Airways
Cheapest • from $1,213 (round-trip)
American Airlines
Best reviews • 7.1 score
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Cheapest • Avg $2,188 (round-trip)
Dallas (DFW)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Sydney (DSM-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Sydney 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 Sydney

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
Qantas Airways Logo
6:22 pm - 6:55 am
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SYD
21h 33m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 pm - 5:52 pm
SYD
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DSM
20h 52m
1 stop
$1,213Qantas Airways
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
Qantas Airways Logo
6:22 pm - 6:55 am
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SYD
21h 33m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 pm - 5:52 pm
SYD
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DSM
20h 52m
1 stop
$1,245Qantas Airways
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
Qantas Airways Logo
6:22 pm - 6:55 am
DSM
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SYD
21h 33m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 pm - 11:12 pm
SYD
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DSM
26h 12m
1 stop
$1,251Qantas Airways
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
Qantas Airways Logo
6:22 pm - 6:55 am
DSM
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SYD
21h 33m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 pm - 5:52 pm
SYD
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DSM
20h 52m
1 stop
$1,253Qantas Airways
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
Qantas Airways Logo
6:22 pm - 6:55 am
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SYD
21h 33m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 pm - 5:52 pm
SYD
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DSM
20h 52m
1 stop
$1,258Qantas Airways
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
Qantas Airways Logo
6:22 pm - 6:55 am
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SYD
21h 33m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 pm - 5:52 pm
SYD
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DSM
20h 52m
1 stop
$1,266Qantas Airways
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
Qantas Airways Logo
6:07 pm - 7:05 am
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SYD
21h 58m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 pm - 5:52 pm
SYD
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DSM
20h 52m
1 stop
$1,272Qantas Airways
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
Qantas Airways Logo
6:22 pm - 6:55 am
DSM
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SYD
21h 33m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 pm - 5:52 pm
SYD
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DSM
20h 52m
1 stop
$1,284Qantas Airways
Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20
American Airlines Logo
3:01 pm - 7:05 am
DSM
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SYD
25h 04m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 5:08 pm
SYD
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DSM
22h 58m
2 stops
$1,295American Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
American Airlines Logo
2:29 pm - 7:05 am
DSM
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SYD
25h 36m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 5:26 pm
SYD
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DSM
23h 16m
2 stops
$1,295American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Sydney flights

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Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Sydney?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 5 days.

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Des Moines to Sydney were found on Qantas Airways ($1,213) and American Airlines ($1,295).

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$632
Flight from Des Moines to Sydney

When to book flights from Des Moines to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Sydney 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 flights from Des Moines to Sydney

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Sydney?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Sydney was $632 for a one-way ticket and $1,213 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Sydney?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Des Moines and on arrival in Sydney.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Sydney?

    When flying out of Des Moines you will be using Des Moines. You will be landing at Sydney, also known as Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Sydney?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Sydney?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Des Moines and Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Sydney?

    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 Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney 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 Sydney?

    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 Sydney with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and SYD 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 Sydney?

    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 Sydney 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 Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Sydney. 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 Sydney? 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 11848 reviews
7.9Crew
6.4Food
7.5Boarding
6.8Entertainment
7.2Comfort
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I was traveling alone abroad for the first time and the staff was not helpful and rude at times.

4.0 OkayJennifer, Jun 2026
OOL - SYD
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I was traveling alone abroad for the first time and the staff was not helpful and rude at times.

Baggage allowances are terrible and the experience of only being allowed one bag and paying so much to take sporting equipment to a known ski area should be addressed.

Bad food, small seats that didn’t recline. I thought I was buying a quantas ticket so I feel like I got scammed

In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.

Worst seats I’ve ever had !!! The seats were very narrow and uncomfortable and misaligned with the seats in front of mine leading to bottom of the seat in front of mine pressing on my legs for 15.5 hours !

Terrible. Internet/kiosk glitch prevented baggage checkin. Line at ticket co in Ter was under serviced and did not move. Agents did not call for flight but rather allowed time to pass. Then told each person as they reached the front if line that it was too late to check bags so they’d have to rebook flights. At least 15 people missed the flight as a result of this incompetence.

It was exactly what I expected, actually arriving sooner than scheduled.

Crazy seating issues. We got seated far apart. Offered middle seats at a premium rate. Why is a middle seat now the expensive seat? Baffling.

The food at Admirals Club was really great Pijamas were a nice feature The flight attendant was very nice and great attitude The aa.com does not work well specially internet service Overall a very good flight .

Flight a little late. Entertainment system didn’t work for first hour. Toilets dirty after 2 hours. Is there no one assigned to clean them?

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Des Moines (DSM)
Sydney (SYD)