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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Des Moines from $3,112

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MEL — DSM
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
1 adult
Wed 3/4
Wed 10/4

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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 29 March 2024.

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$3,278

Round-trip from

$1,987
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 10% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From Melbourne to Des Moines

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Des Moines?

Departing on a Sunday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 17% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Des Moines?

October is one of the best times of the year to fly to Des Moines from Melbourne. Prices for October average $3,260 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $2,040. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of April. Opting for a October flight can save you 15% on your journey compared to booking in April

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Des Moines (MEL - DSM)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Des Moines at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 6% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Melbourne to Des Moines

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Melbourne and Des Moines. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 639,854 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest United Airlines flights we've come across from Melbourne to Des Moines. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Thu 27/610:55MEL - DSM
2 stops27h 51mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/706:05DSM - MEL
2 stops34h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3$3,344
Thu 9/510:55MEL - DSM
2 stops26h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 19/511:37DSM - MEL
2 stops29h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3$16,049

Cheap Emirates flights from Melbourne to Des Moines

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Emirates for the route between Melbourne and Des Moines. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 639,854 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Emirates flights we've found at this time heading from Melbourne to Des Moines. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Thu 22/821:15MEL - DSM
2 stops40h 22mEmirates
Mon 26/815:00DSM - MEL
3 stops37h 35mEmirates
Deal found 27/3$4,193
Thu 22/821:15MEL - DSM
2 stops40h 22mEmirates
Mon 26/815:00DSM - MEL
3 stops37h 35mEmirates
Deal found 26/3$4,204
Wed 26/602:25MEL - DSM
3 stops58h 24mEmirates
Fri 12/715:25DSM - MEL
2 stops47h 05mEmirates
Deal found 27/3$5,873
Wed 26/602:25MEL - DSM
3 stops58h 24mEmirates
Fri 12/715:25DSM - MEL
3 stops37h 10mEmirates
Deal found 27/3$6,506
Wed 8/502:25MEL - DSM
3 stops58h 24mEmirates
Sun 19/515:25DSM - MEL
2 stops47h 05mEmirates
Deal found 28/3$20,595
Wed 8/502:25MEL - DSM
3 stops58h 24mEmirates
Sun 19/515:25DSM - MEL
3 stops37h 10mEmirates
Deal found 28/3$20,605

Melbourne to Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Melbourne and Des Moines in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 639,854 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Melbourne to Des Moines in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 22/808:45MEL - DSM
2 stops28h 52mAir New Zealand
Mon 26/806:00DSM - MEL
2 stops37h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/3$3,112
Thu 22/812:10MEL - DSM
2 stops25h 27mAir New Zealand
Mon 26/815:00DSM - MEL
2 stops28h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/3$3,117
Thu 22/811:55MEL - DSM
2 stops24h 43mAmerican Airlines
Mon 26/819:45DSM - MEL
1 stop42h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/3$3,205
Thu 22/811:55MEL - DSM
2 stops24h 39mAmerican Airlines
Mon 26/819:45DSM - MEL
1 stop42h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/3$3,209
Thu 22/821:15MEL - DSM
2 stops40h 22mEmirates
Mon 26/815:00DSM - MEL
3 stops37h 35mEmirates
Deal found 28/3$4,187
Thu 22/821:15MEL - DSM
2 stops40h 22mEmirates
Mon 26/815:00DSM - MEL
3 stops37h 35mEmirates
Deal found 27/3$4,193
Thu 9/510:55MEL - DSM
2 stops26h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 19/511:37DSM - MEL
2 stops29h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3$16,049
Thu 9/521:15MEL - DSM
2 stops41h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 19/511:40DSM - MEL
1 stop26h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/3$16,877
Thu 9/518:00MEL - DSM
3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/517:48DSM - MEL
2 stops24h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$17,316

Find flights from Melbourne to Des Moines within your budget

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 639,854 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.

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$3,117 - $4,204

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Return

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MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 22/8

2 stops25h 27m

Des Moines

Mon 26/8

2 stops28h 50m

$3,117

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 22/8

2 stops28h 52m

Des Moines

Mon 26/8

2 stops28h 50m

$3,125

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 22/8

2 stops24h 39m

Des Moines

Mon 26/8

1 stop42h 40m

$3,209

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 22/8

2 stops24h 39m

Des Moines

Mon 26/8

1 stop42h 40m

$3,217

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 27/6

2 stops27h 51m

Des Moines

Fri 12/7

2 stops34h 25m

$3,344

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 27/6

2 stops25h 44m

Des Moines

Fri 12/7

1 stop22h 28m

$3,889

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 27/6

3 stops29h 48m

Des Moines

Fri 12/7

2 stops26h 38m

$4,042

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 22/8

2 stops40h 22m

Des Moines

Mon 26/8

3 stops37h 35m

$4,193

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 22/8

2 stops40h 22m

Des Moines

Mon 26/8

3 stops37h 35m

$4,204

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Deals found on 27/3

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Des Moines by month

Plan your trip from Melbourne to Des Moines by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Melbourne to Des Moines is currently $0 while a return flight costs $3,593. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

DSM

Temperature

-5 - 25 °C

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 29 March 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Emirates and Air New Zealand from Melbourne to Des Moines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.3
Very Good
685 reviews
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.1
Very Good
4,156 reviews
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.7
Good
1,060 reviews
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.4
Good
11,481 reviews
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.3
Good
15,181 reviews
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

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 3 airlines have 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.

  • Can I find flights from Melbourne to Des Moines for under $3,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Des Moines for under $3,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air New Zealand for just $3,117, but on average you can expect to pay $9,078.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Des Moines round-trip?

    Air New Zealand, at $3,117, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 4% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Des Moines?

  • What does MEL to DSM mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Melbourne Airport to Des Moines Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a MEL to DSM flight. Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Des Moines that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Melbourne to Des Moines with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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 vacation 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 see available direct flights.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Des Moines that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines do offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • How recently were the Melbourne to Des Moines flight deals updated?

    The Melbourne to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 28/3.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines 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 639,854 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,697Average$3,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,306Average$3,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Des Moines that offer flexible cancellation policies?

Cancellation policies vary by airline and fare type. After entering your flight details, you can view the cancellation policies for each deal in the search results. Some deals may offer flexibility in terms of cancellation and changes.