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Cheap flights from Australia to Des Moines from $1,708

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DSM
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated 17 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,708

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,797
Delta
  • Delta
  • 20/2-24/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 74h 43m total
  • Australia to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($1,127 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($336 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Australia to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 October 2025.

Sun 30/1111:30MEL - DSM
2 stops40h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/1213:31DSM - MEL
2 stops26h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/10$2,154
Sun 30/1112:00MEL - DSM
2 stops22h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/1211:29DSM - MEL
1 stop24h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/10$2,639
Sat 29/1122:40PER - DSM
2 stops32h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1215:38DSM - PER
2 stops32h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$3,276
Wed 15/1022:45PER - DSM
2 stops59h 28mQatar Airways
Sun 19/1005:00DSM - PER
2 stops41h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/10$3,330
Sun 30/1115:35MEL - DSM
2 stops43h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1217:25DSM - MEL
3 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$3,390

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

10:10-20:53

2 stops27h 43m

Des Moines

Tue 24/2

16:00-08:00

2 stops47h 00m

$1,708

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

12:00-17:12

2 stops22h 12m

Des Moines

Tue 24/2

17:59-05:00

1 stop42h 01m

$1,895

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sun 30/11

11:30-10:30

2 stops40h 00m

Des Moines

Sun 7/12

13:31-09:30

2 stops26h 59m

$2,154

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sun 30/11

12:00-17:36

2 stops22h 36m

Des Moines

Sun 7/12

11:29-05:00

1 stop24h 31m

$2,639

PerthDes Moines

PER - DSM

PERDSM

Perth

Fri 6/3

21:55-17:47

2 stops33h 52m

Des Moines

Mon 9/3

08:00-20:10

2 stops47h 10m

$2,767

PerthDes Moines

PER - DSM

PERDSM

Perth

Sat 29/11

22:40-16:41

2 stops32h 01m

Des Moines

Sat 6/12

15:38-13:50

2 stops32h 12m

$3,276

PerthDes Moines

PER - DSM

PERDSM

Perth

Fri 6/3

22:30-21:50

3 stops37h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 9/3

15:00-11:20

2 stops31h 20m

$3,333

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sun 30/11

15:35-18:26

2 stops43h 51m

Des Moines

Sun 7/12

17:25-08:05

3 stops45h 40m

$3,390

PerthDes Moines

PER - DSM

PERDSM

Perth

Sun 14/12

00:25-17:57

3 stops31h 32m

$1,738

PerthDes Moines

PER - DSM

PERDSM

Perth

Sat 13/12

20:25-12:55

3 stops54h 30m

$1,863

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

When flying from Australia to Des Moines, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated 17 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways and United Airlines from Australia to Des Moines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
918 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Amanda,Oct 2025

SYD - TMW

1 hour flight, on time, pleasant flight, easy boarding, nice staff.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
918 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
918 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Amanda,Oct 2025

SYD - TMW

1 hour flight, on time, pleasant flight, easy boarding, nice staff.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
918 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Amanda,Oct 2025

SYD - TMW

1 hour flight, on time, pleasant flight, easy boarding, nice staff.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Australia?

    Located just 5.7 km from the city centre, Des Moines (DSM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Des Moines from Australia.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Des Moines?

    There are many flights that can get you from Australia to Des Moines in 22h 12m. Fly via Delta, American Airlines, or ANA to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 15072 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Australia to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,283Average$2,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,812Average$1,860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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