DSM - SYD

$620 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Sydney

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 Sydney departing on 8/3. 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.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 Sydney, 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 Sydney, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$1,166
Typical prices: $1,446-$2,097
American Airlines
Mon 8/3Mon 8/10
DSM - SYD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$620
American Airlines
Mon 8/3
DSM - SYD • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $1,166 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Sydney. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $2,130 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 21h 59m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 100% price drop
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Sydney

Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 10
American Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 7:30 am
DSM
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SYD
21h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 5:52 pm
SYD
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DSM
20h 52m
1 stop
$1,166American Airlines
Sun, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 9
American Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 7:05 am
DSM
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SYD
21h 15m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 6:55 pm
SYD
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DSM
24h 45m
2 stops
$1,167American Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 10
American Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 7:30 am
DSM
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SYD
21h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 5:52 pm
SYD
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DSM
20h 52m
1 stop
$1,169American Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11
American Airlines Logo
4:48 pm - 7:05 am
DSM
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SYD
23h 17m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:25 pm - 9:01 am
SYD
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DSM
26h 36m
2 stops
$1,174American Airlines
Sun, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 9
American Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 7:05 am
DSM
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SYD
21h 15m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:25 pm - 9:01 am
SYD
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DSM
26h 36m
2 stops
$1,175American Airlines
Sun, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 9
American Airlines Logo
4:48 pm - 7:05 am
DSM
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SYD
23h 17m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 11:57 pm
SYD
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DSM
21h 07m
2 stops
$1,176American Airlines
Sun, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 9
American Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 7:05 am
DSM
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SYD
21h 15m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 6:55 pm
SYD
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DSM
24h 45m
2 stops
$1,178American Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11
American Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 7:30 am
DSM
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SYD
21h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 6:17 pm
SYD
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DSM
24h 07m
1 stop
$1,182American Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 10
American Airlines Logo
4:48 pm - 9:45 am
DSM
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SYD
25h 57m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 6:17 pm
SYD
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DSM
24h 07m
1 stop
$1,184American Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11
American Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 7:30 am
DSM
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SYD
21h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:25 pm - 9:56 am
SYD
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DSM
27h 31m
2 stops
$1,186American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Sydney flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Sydney?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Sydney departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Sydney?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Sydney is March, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,043 and $1,909 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$620
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $620 for a one-way ticket and $1,166 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?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Sydney, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Sydney, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Sydney are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,565 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,487 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • 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 airlines 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9868 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
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For the expense of first class, the seats could have been nicer and higher tier snacks would have been nice.

4.0 OkayPrincess, Jun 2026
IAH - SAV
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For the expense of first class, the seats could have been nicer and higher tier snacks would have been nice.

The boarding process on the departure from LA was rather slow even though I was in Group 1. For first class, I was not expecting to have to pay for Wi-fi but I did and then the wi-fi was spotty. The entree was surprisingly good and so that was a pleasant surprise. However, once I got to Houston, it was terrible. Unfortunately there was bad weather but the constant gate changes for my connecting flight was difficult to manage due to having to navigate back and forth between different terminals.

We used Kayak to reserve our tickets and specifically checked the luggage option which was a more expensive option. When we arrived at the terminal we had to pay an extra $90 per suitcase for the three passengers. This has been a pattern for the past 3 years. Why charge for a more expensive luggage option, and the ticket price not include luggage?

They delayed the flight 3 hours because it wasn't full they moved us to 5 different gates probably the worst airline ever not even spirit is this bad.

Very easy ! Use the kiosk and bag drop and right to security within 10 min

Checking bag at terminal was horrible. No agents to check us in and only 1 kiosk working. Boarding went ok. Crew onboard was very scattered rained. Missed our row while serving and then didn’t see them hardly again.

Crew was amazing, takeoff wonderful. The bathroom was disgusting from before takeoff the odor made the flight uncomfortable as you could smell the bathroom from the center of the plane where we were sitting. Smelled like raw sewage. My daughter was throwing up as we landed due to the smell and horrible turbulence as we approached Newark.

Airline tickets are not cheap. You expect reliable competent service. Thanks to canceled flights and botched transfers we arrived at our destination two days late. This is not acceptable

Horrible! Several delays and then was cancelled! I spent over 24 hours in the airport and was unable to get a hotel or food voucher.

The entertainment they offer could use some games, and maybe they could add some cookies to the snack menu. And the automated messages are a bit repetitive. But it was comfortable temperature wise and the seats were comfortable. The crew is very polite and helpful

I was not clear if food was offered or not.

Because I bought my ticket from Underpricer, I could not check in online. I could only check in at the airport and that was deeply frustrating because I had to arrive very early. The flight also departed 45 min late and passengers were given no explanations about why we were delayed. I was worried I would miss my connecting flight. Once on board, however, the flight was fine.

Absolutely terrible. They boarded the plane, supposedly realized they didn't refuel the plane or load the luggage so we sat as the gate inside the plane for over 2 hours while they supposedly did things that should have been done before having passengers board the planem

Flight cancelled. Twice. And no communication. No gate agent. Went past boarding time and had to go and see email from AA. Airport communication was bad

I love the e fact that the staff communicated swiftly when my flight was delayed and gate number changed

It was awful. The communication between corporate and the crew on the ground left more to be desired. The crew even said that Corporate was waiting on answers because they themselves didn't know. Every hour, there was a new excuse. I also understood that passengers were angry, but the crew should have done a better job at crowd control. There was a racial exchange between passengers that could've been avoided has the crew acted sooner.

Delayed and horrible communication and sat on flight for an hour before taking off

Flight was delayed three times and we had an international connecting flight which we would’ve missed but AA manage to find us a flight that allowed us to catch and we made our international flight. However, due to the flight change, I’m in Amman, Jordan missing all 4 bags. It’s been a nightmare. Been waiting since June 17 and today is June 20th. Still without luggage. Customer service wait times are two hours and I get disconnected while waiting. I’ll update when/if my luggage arrives. Every day is costing money in a hotel in Amman. I can’t continue my trip to Palestine until the luggage arrives. Then, I will be updating my review.

They did not offer coffee on a 7am flight…awful!!

Plane temperature was so hot that everyone on the plane was sweating. Departure gates changed 3 times in the hour before the flight. Internet service was so poor in the terminal that updates weren't always being received.

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