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Cheap flights from Australia to Iowa from $1,253

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DSM
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Iowa

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Best flights from Australia to Iowa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Australia to Iowa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 December 2025.

Fri 6/319:40BNE - OMA
2 stops19h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/309:37OMA - BNE
2 stops28h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/12$1,253
Wed 28/111:40BNE - MLI
2 stops24h 54mUnited Airlines
Sat 31/110:47MLI - BNE
2 stops28h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/12$1,268
Wed 18/309:10MEL - DSM
2 stops28h 00mDelta
Tue 24/317:20DSM - MEL
2 stops45h 40mDelta
Deal found 22/12$1,325
Fri 6/310:15MEL - OMA
2 stops30h 18mQantas Airways
Mon 9/315:46OMA - MEL
2 stops31h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/12$2,174
Mon 16/312:10MEL - DSM
2 stops26h 34mAir New Zealand
Fri 20/307:15DSM - MEL
2 stops35h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/12$2,266
Fri 6/211:40BNE - CID
2 stops24h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/211:32CID - BNE
2 stops27h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/12$1,268
Fri 6/219:40BNE - CID
2 stops41h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/213:26CID - BNE
1 stop25h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/12$1,373
Wed 18/310:30MEL - DSM
2 stops21h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/318:49DSM - MEL
2 stops46h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/12$1,343
Wed 28/119:40BNE - MLI
2 stops35h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 31/115:58MLI - BNE
1 stop22h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/12$1,814
Fri 6/312:00MEL - OMA
2 stops37h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/315:57OMA - MEL
1 stop21h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/12$2,385
Wed 4/211:10MCY - OMA
2 stops51h 48mQantas Airways
Sun 8/215:28OMA - MCY
2 stops36h 57mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/12$2,963
Fri 6/212:00MEL - DSM
2 stops49h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/211:35DSM - MEL
1 stop24h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/12$2,388
Fri 6/206:00OOL - OMA
2 stops44h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/206:45OMA - OOL
2 stops39h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/12$2,481
Thu 12/222:55PER - DSM
2 stops29h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 16/208:00DSM - PER
3 stops40h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/12$3,312
Thu 12/208:00PER - DSM
2 stops44h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/205:15DSM - PER
2 stops41h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/12$3,220

Find flight deals from Australia to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated 23 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,253

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$4,315
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 6/3-10/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 40m total
  • Australia to Iowa
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Iowa 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 23 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Iowa that are best for you.

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Australia

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneOmaha

BNE - OMA

BNEOMA

Brisbane

Fri 6/3

19:40-23:35

2 stops19h 55m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 10/3

09:37-05:00

2 stops28h 23m

$1,253

BrisbaneMoline

BNE - MLI

BNEMLI

Brisbane

Wed 28/1

11:40-20:34

2 stops24h 54m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 31/1

10:47-07:30

2 stops28h 43m

$1,268

BrisbaneCedar Rapids

BNE - CID

BNECID

Brisbane

Fri 6/2

11:40-20:32

2 stops24h 52m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 8/2

11:32-07:30

2 stops27h 58m

$1,268

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

$1,325

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

10:30-16:07

2 stops21h 37m

Des Moines

Tue 24/3

18:49-09:00

2 stops46h 11m

$1,343

BrisbaneCedar Rapids

BNE - CID

BNECID

Brisbane

Fri 6/2

19:40-21:31

2 stops41h 51m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 8/2

13:26-06:30

1 stop25h 04m

$1,373

BrisbaneMoline

BNE - MLI

BNEMLI

Brisbane

Wed 28/1

19:40-15:27

2 stops35h 47m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 31/1

15:58-06:30

1 stop22h 32m

$1,814

MelbourneOmaha

MEL - OMA

MELOMA

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

10:15-23:33

2 stops30h 18m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 9/3

15:46-15:40

2 stops31h 54m

$2,174

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

12:10-22:44

2 stops26h 34m

Des Moines

Fri 20/3

07:15-10:55

2 stops35h 40m

$2,266

MelbourneOmaha

MEL - OMA

MELOMA

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

12:00-08:56

2 stops37h 56m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 9/3

15:57-05:00

1 stop21h 03m

$2,385

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 21/12

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Iowa

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Iowa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Australia to Iowa in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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 Iowa. Reviews last updated 23 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to Iowa, such as Qantas Airways and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
949 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Marco,Dec 2025

BOS - LAX

There was no WiFi or tv traveling from LAX to Sydney. Way too long of a flight to have nothing.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
949 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
949 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Marco,Dec 2025

BOS - LAX

There was no WiFi or tv traveling from LAX to Sydney. Way too long of a flight to have nothing.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,104 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
949 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Marco,Dec 2025

BOS - LAX

There was no WiFi or tv traveling from LAX to Sydney. Way too long of a flight to have nothing.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Australia to Iowa?

    For as low as $1,253, American Airlines can have you in Iowa from Australia in 19h 55m. There are 13652 km between Australia and Iowa. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Iowa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Iowa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to Iowa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Iowa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Iowa 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 2 airlines flying from Australia to Iowa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Iowa. 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 23 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,255Average$2,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,772Average$1,818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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