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Cheap flights from Australia to Des Moines from $1,344

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DSM
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Des Moines

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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 5 December 2025.

Mon 22/1211:30MEL - DSM
2 stops45h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/118:46DSM - MEL
2 stops45h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,216
Wed 3/1216:05MEL - DSM
2 stops63h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/1205:00DSM - MEL
1 stop31h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/12$2,326
Mon 22/1212:00MEL - DSM
2 stops22h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/114:40DSM - MEL
2 stops25h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$4,142
Mon 22/1213:30MEL - DSM
3 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/113:25DSM - MEL
3 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$5,419

Find 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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,320

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$4,334
Delta
  • Delta
  • 18/3-24/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 74h 40m total
  • Australia to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($991 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 11% potential price decrease ($334 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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

Wed 18/3

10:30-21:45

2 stops27h 15m

Des Moines

Tue 24/3

15:34-09:00

2 stops49h 26m

$1,344

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 22/12

11:30-16:25

2 stops45h 55m

Des Moines

Mon 5/1

18:46-09:30

2 stops45h 44m

$2,216

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

10:35-22:44

2 stops28h 09m

Des Moines

Fri 20/3

07:15-09:25

2 stops34h 10m

$2,308

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

12:00-21:45

2 stops25h 45m

Des Moines

Fri 20/3

14:59-08:30

2 stops25h 31m

$2,583

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

12:00-18:58

2 stops22h 58m

Des Moines

Tue 24/3

15:12-09:30

1 stop26h 18m

$2,718

PerthDes Moines

PER - DSM

PERDSM

Perth

Wed 18/2

08:00-14:31

2 stops44h 31m

Des Moines

Sun 22/2

11:27-12:25

2 stops34h 58m

$2,722

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

16:05-23:42

1 stop23h 37m

Des Moines

Fri 20/3

15:12-09:30

1 stop26h 18m

$2,781

PerthDes Moines

PER - DSM

PERDSM

Perth

Sat 17/1

10:30-13:17

3 stops40h 47m

Des Moines

Sat 24/1

11:42-23:55

3 stops46h 13m

$2,967

PerthDes Moines

PER - DSM

PERDSM

Perth

Wed 18/2

22:55-22:20

2 stops37h 25m

Des Moines

Sun 22/2

08:00-14:45

3 stops40h 45m

$3,251

PerthDes Moines

PER - DSM

PERDSM

Perth

Thu 19/2

08:00-14:31

2 stops44h 31m

Des Moines

Mon 23/2

05:00-12:25

2 stops41h 25m

$3,283

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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 5 December 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 5 December 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
947 reviews
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Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 58m. Fly via United Airlines, Air New Zealand, or American Airlines 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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Fly from Australia to Des Moines on these airlines

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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 5 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,260Average$2,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,780Average$1,827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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