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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines from $1,258

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.
MEL — DSM
12 Mar — 19 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 10 February 2026.

Wed 18/309:10
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops28h 00m
Delta
Tue 24/317:20
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops45h 40m
Delta
Deal found 7/2$1,258
Wed 18/310:30
MEL
-
DSM
3 stops45h 37m
United Airlines
Tue 24/315:28
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops49h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/2$1,331
Wed 18/316:05
MEL
-
DSM
1 stop23h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/315:12
DSM
-
MEL
1 stop26h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,533
Wed 18/316:05
MEL
-
DSM
1 stop23h 37m
American Airlines
Sun 22/319:27
DSM
-
MEL
1 stop41h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,536
Wed 18/316:05
MEL
-
DSM
1 stop23h 37m
American Airlines
Tue 24/315:12
DSM
-
MEL
1 stop26h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,546
Wed 18/310:30
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops21h 37m
United Airlines
Sun 22/318:49
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops45h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,552
Wed 18/310:00
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops29h 42m
Qantas Airways
Tue 24/318:08
DSM
-
MEL
1 stop42h 52m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/2$1,775

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Round-trip from

$1,265
Delta
  • Delta
  • 18/3-24/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Des Moines
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Melbourne

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Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

09:10-21:10

2 stops28h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 24/3

17:20-07:00

2 stops45h 40m

$1,265

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

10:30-16:07

3 stops45h 37m

Des Moines

Tue 24/3

15:28-08:30

2 stops49h 02m

$1,331

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

16:05-23:42

1 stop23h 37m

Des Moines

Tue 24/3

15:12-09:30

1 stop26h 18m

$1,533

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

12:00-23:42

2 stops27h 42m

Des Moines

Sun 22/3

19:27-09:30

2 stops46h 03m

$1,545

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

16:05-23:42

1 stop23h 37m

Des Moines

Tue 24/3

14:28-09:30

2 stops27h 02m

$1,552

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Deals found on 8/2

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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 10 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Melbourne Airport 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
9,269 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,269 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,269 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Des Moines from Melbourne, you will be flying to Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 5.7 km from the centre of Des Moines. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Des Moines per day from 1 airline.

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

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines in just under 28h. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 37m. 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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,183 on this airline.

  • 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.

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United AirlinesCheapest$1,183Average$1,806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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