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Cheap flights from Australia to Iowa from $901

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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DSM
1 Jan — 8 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated 2 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,260

One-way from

$901

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$4,376
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 6/2-10/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 58m total
  • Australia to Iowa
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 1/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 47m total
  • Australia to Iowa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($1,010 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 11% potential price decrease ($341 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Cheapest flights from Australia to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 December 2025.

Wed 3/1216:05MEL - DSM
2 stops40h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/1217:25DSM - MEL
1 stop42h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,556
Wed 3/1211:30MEL - DSM
2 stops21h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/1218:50DSM - MEL
2 stops45h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,574
Mon 22/1211:40BNE - MLI
2 stops45h 14mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/106:30MLI - BNE
2 stops57h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12$2,880
Mon 22/1209:40BNE - MLI
1 stop21h 11mAmerican Airlines
Fri 2/111:09MLI - BNE
1 stop27h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/12$3,436

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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 2 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Iowa that are best for you.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneOmaha

BNE - OMA

BNEOMA

Brisbane

Fri 6/2

19:40-10:24

2 stops30h 44m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 10/2

15:28-05:00

1 stop21h 32m

$1,260

BrisbaneCedar Rapids

BNE - CID

BNECID

Brisbane

Fri 13/2

10:40-21:24

2 stops26h 44m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 17/2

16:17-08:20

2 stops48h 03m

$1,274

BrisbaneMoline

BNE - MLI

BNEMLI

Brisbane

Tue 24/2

11:40-21:27

2 stops25h 47m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 28/2

06:30-07:30

2 stops33h 00m

$1,275

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

09:10-15:45

2 stops22h 35m

Des Moines

Tue 24/3

16:25-07:00

2 stops46h 35m

$1,330

MelbourneOmaha

MEL - OMA

MELOMA

Melbourne

Tue 24/2

11:30-16:17

2 stops21h 47m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 28/2

15:02-09:30

2 stops49h 28m

$1,498

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

11:30-16:22

2 stops21h 52m

Des Moines

Sat 21/2

15:24-09:30

2 stops49h 06m

$1,498

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

$1,553

BrisbaneMoline

BNE - MLI

BNEMLI

Brisbane

Tue 24/2

09:40-15:04

1 stop21h 24m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 28/2

12:44-05:00

2 stops48h 16m

$1,553

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

16:05-23:42

1 stop23h 37m

Des Moines

Tue 24/3

18:23-09:30

2 stops23h 07m

$1,573

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

12:00-20:27

2 stops24h 27m

Des Moines

Fri 20/3

18:49-08:30

2 stops45h 41m

$1,602

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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 2 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 2 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
946 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
946 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
946 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,062 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
946 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Iowa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Iowa?

    For as low as $1,275, American Airlines can have you in Iowa from Australia in 25h 47m. There are 14099 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 2 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,273Average$2,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,797Average$1,844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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