Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Des Moines from $902

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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DSM
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,422

One-way from

$902
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 14/3-21/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 11m total
  • Melbourne to Des Moines
Search Deals
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 34m total
  • Melbourne to Des Moines
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Des Moines

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 November 2025.

Sun 21/1211:30MEL - DSM
2 stops47h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/1218:46DSM - MEL
2 stops45h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$3,072
Sun 21/1210:10MEL - DSM
3 stops26h 52mDelta
Sun 28/1217:55DSM - MEL
2 stops45h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/11$3,233
Sun 21/1211:05MEL - DSM
2 stops23h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 28/1211:32DSM - MEL
1 stop24h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$4,255
Sun 21/1216:05MEL - DSM
1 stop24h 30mQantas Airways
Sun 28/1217:39DSM - MEL
1 stop42h 21mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$4,298

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne 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 7 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

10:30-20:41

2 stops26h 11m

Des Moines

Sat 21/3

11:30-08:30

2 stops29h 00m

$1,422

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

12:00-14:20

2 stops42h 20m

Des Moines

Sat 21/3

18:45-08:30

2 stops45h 45m

$1,422

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

12:10-22:36

2 stops26h 26m

Des Moines

Fri 20/3

07:15-09:25

2 stops34h 10m

$1,510

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Tue 17/3

12:00-22:32

2 stops26h 32m

Des Moines

Sat 21/3

18:35-09:30

2 stops46h 55m

$1,559

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

16:05-22:32

1 stop22h 27m

Des Moines

Sat 21/3

18:35-09:30

2 stops46h 55m

$1,633

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

11:30-16:22

2 stops21h 52m

Des Moines

Tue 24/2

14:59-09:30

2 stops49h 31m

$1,651

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

10:10-15:41

2 stops22h 31m

Des Moines

Tue 24/2

16:21-08:00

2 stops46h 39m

$1,710

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

09:10-21:27

2 stops28h 17m

Des Moines

Sat 21/3

17:15-07:00

2 stops69h 45m

$1,713

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Tue 17/3

06:30-20:41

3 stops30h 11m

Des Moines

Sat 21/3

17:05-14:15

3 stops29h 10m

$2,468

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

13:00-20:34

2 stops24h 34m

$902

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 7/11

Showing 1-10 of 13 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Des Moines
No data available for this route at this time. Please check back soon.

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 7 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Melbourne to Des Moines have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,009 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,009 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,009 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne 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 Melbourne?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Des Moines. You should not have trouble finding flights to Des Moines from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Des Moines airport from Melbourne. It is only a 5.7 km journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Des Moines’s city centre.

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

    United Airlines, Air New Zealand, and American Airlines can get you from Melbourne to Des Moines in just under 26h 11m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21m. There are 15072 km between Melbourne and Des Moines. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Des Moines round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $1,365, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Des Moines..

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Des Moines one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $902 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $1,420 and American Airlines from $1,562 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Melbourne to Des Moines

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Melbourne to Des Moines flights
Melbourne to Omaha flights

Top airline flying from Melbourne to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Melbourne 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 7 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,365Average$2,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Des Moines?

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Melbourne to Des Moines via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Des Moines?

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Melbourne to Des Moines for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Des Moines with no change fees?

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Des Moines from Melbourne? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Des Moines become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Melbourne to Des Moines on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.