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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines from $977

MEL — DSM
10 Oct — 17 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Des Moines

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Des Moines

Wed 21/1009:45 -
2 stops45h 26m
Sun 25/1016:12 -
1 stop20h 48m
Deal found 5/9$1,479
Wed 21/1010:30 -
2 stops21h 50m
Sun 25/1017:12 -
2 stops47h 18m
Deal found 8/9$1,736
Wed 21/1008:25 -
2 stops45h 05m
Sun 25/1007:29 -
2 stops30h 11m
Deal found 5/9$2,741
Wed 21/1014:35 -
1 stop20h 25m
Sun 25/1016:12 -
1 stop20h 48m
Deal found 7/9$3,291

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Des Moines

Round-trip from

$1,479

One-way from

$977
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 21/10-25/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 66h 14m total
  • Melbourne to Des Moines
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 6/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 36m total
  • Melbourne to Des Moines
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MelbourneDes Moines

MEL Melbourne - DSM Des Moines

MELDSM

Melbourne

Tue 6/10

11:55-12:31

2 stops40h 36m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$977

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL Melbourne - DSM Des Moines

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 22/1

11:30-20:32

2 stops26h 02m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$977

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL Melbourne - DSM Des Moines

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 18/1

11:30-22:30

2 stops28h 00m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$977
Fastest return journey

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL Melbourne - DSM Des Moines

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 20/1

12:45-21:41

2 stops25h 56m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$977

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL Melbourne - DSM Des Moines

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sun 17/1

11:00-22:30

2 stops52h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,083

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL Melbourne - DSM Des Moines

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

09:45-15:11

2 stops45h 26m

Des Moines

Sun 25/10

16:12-05:00

1 stop20h 48m

$1,479

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL Melbourne - DSM Des Moines

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

10:30-16:20

2 stops21h 50m

Des Moines

Sun 25/10

17:12-08:30

2 stops47h 18m

$1,736

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL Melbourne - DSM Des Moines

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

08:25-13:30

2 stops45h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 25/10

07:29-05:40

2 stops30h 11m

$2,741

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL Melbourne - DSM Des Moines

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

14:35-19:00

1 stop20h 25m

Des Moines

Sun 25/10

16:12-05:00

1 stop20h 48m

$3,291

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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

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
10,194 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,194 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,194 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!

Related info for your journey

  • 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?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines in just under 21h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23h 36m. 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 $898 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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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Des Moines

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$898Average$1,315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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