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Cheap flights from Australia to Des Moines from $872

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DSM
21 févr. — 28 févr.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 22 janvier 2026.

ven. 6/311:30
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops21h 37m
United Airlines
ven. 13/314:04
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops50h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,311
mer. 18/309:10
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops28h 00m
Delta
mar. 24/311:33
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops51h 27m
Delta
Deal found 19/1$1,318
mer. 18/312:00
MEL
-
DSM
3 stops44h 07m
United Airlines
mar. 24/318:49
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops46h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,334
mer. 18/316:05
MEL
-
DSM
1 stop23h 37m
Qantas Airways
mar. 24/318:08
DSM
-
MEL
1 stop42h 52m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/1$2,286
lun. 16/312:10
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops26h 34m
Air New Zealand
ven. 20/314:59
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops27h 56m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 19/1$2,297
mer. 18/312:00
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops41h 47m
American Airlines
dim. 22/319:27
DSM
-
MEL
1 stop41h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/1$2,300
mer. 18/322:55
PER
-
DSM
2 stops36h 49m
United Airlines
dim. 22/308:00
DSM
-
PER
3 stops41h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/1$3,227
mer. 18/322:45
PER
-
DSM
2 stops37h 57m
Qatar Airways
dim. 22/311:17
DSM
-
PER
2 stops36h 03m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/1$3,369

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 22 janvier 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,311

One-way from

$872

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$3,501
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 6/3-13/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 33m total
  • Australia to Des Moines
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 24/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • Australia to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($1,035 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($255 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 22 janvier 2026.
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Fly from

Australia

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

ven. 6/3

11:30-16:07

2 stops21h 37m

Des Moines

ven. 13/3

14:04-09:00

2 stops50h 56m

$1,311

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

mer. 18/3

09:10-21:10

2 stops28h 00m

Des Moines

mar. 24/3

11:33-07:00

2 stops51h 27m

$1,318

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

mer. 18/3

16:05-23:42

1 stop23h 37m

Des Moines

mar. 24/3

18:08-05:00

1 stop42h 52m

$2,286

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

lun. 16/3

12:10-22:44

2 stops26h 34m

Des Moines

ven. 20/3

14:59-10:55

2 stops27h 56m

$2,297

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

mer. 18/3

12:00-13:47

2 stops41h 47m

Des Moines

dim. 22/3

19:27-05:00

1 stop41h 33m

$2,300

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

mer. 18/3

12:00-22:44

2 stops26h 44m

Des Moines

dim. 22/3

14:59-08:30

2 stops25h 31m

$2,488

PerthDes Moines

PER - DSM

PERDSM

Perth

mer. 18/3

22:55-22:44

2 stops36h 49m

Des Moines

dim. 22/3

08:00-14:45

3 stops41h 45m

$3,227

PerthDes Moines

PER - DSM

PERDSM

Perth

mer. 18/3

22:45-23:42

2 stops37h 57m

Des Moines

dim. 22/3

11:17-12:20

2 stops36h 03m

$3,369

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

mer. 24/6

09:30-10:20

2 stops39h 50m

$872

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

mer. 24/6

21:40-11:22

3 stops52h 42m

$1,457

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Deals found on 19/1

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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 22 janvier 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,190 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,190 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,190 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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 21h 37m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Qantas Airways 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 airline flying from Australia to Des Moines

Discover the top airline 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 22 janvier 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,234Average$1,924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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