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Cheap flights from Australia to Iowa from $1,257

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DSM
8 Jan — 15 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Iowa

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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 9 December 2025.

Thu 18/1213:00MEL - DSM
2 stops27h 58mUnited Airlines
Fri 26/1218:46DSM - MEL
2 stops46h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/12$2,312
Thu 18/1212:00MEL - DSM
2 stops22h 31mAmerican Airlines
Fri 26/1215:15DSM - MEL
1 stop25h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/12$3,755
Thu 18/1221:05MEL - DSM
2 stops35h 03mQantas Airways
Fri 26/1211:32DSM - MEL
1 stop24h 28mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/12$3,895
Thu 18/1213:30MEL - DSM
3 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1217:39DSM - MEL
2 stops26h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$4,590

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 9 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,257

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$4,320
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 5/2-9/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 23m total
  • Australia to Iowa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($1,274 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($320 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 9 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

Thu 5/2

19:40-23:58

2 stops20h 18m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 9/2

05:22-05:00

2 stops31h 38m

$1,257

BrisbaneMoline

BNE - MLI

BNEMLI

Brisbane

Thu 19/2

11:40-19:02

2 stops23h 22m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 23/2

12:23-07:30

2 stops27h 07m

$1,274

BrisbaneCedar Rapids

BNE - CID

BNECID

Brisbane

Fri 23/1

11:40-20:32

2 stops24h 52m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 27/1

11:32-07:30

2 stops27h 58m

$1,274

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

09:10-15:45

2 stops22h 35m

Des Moines

Tue 24/3

17:47-07:00

2 stops45h 13m

$1,332

MelbourneOmaha

MEL - OMA

MELOMA

Melbourne

Sat 14/2

06:00-14:44

2 stops25h 44m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 18/2

09:37-12:25

2 stops33h 48m

$1,881

BrisbaneCedar Rapids

BNE - CID

BNECID

Brisbane

Fri 23/1

19:40-14:46

2 stops35h 06m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 27/1

13:26-06:30

1 stop25h 04m

$2,079

BrisbaneMoline

BNE - MLI

BNEMLI

Brisbane

Thu 19/2

09:40-15:04

1 stop21h 24m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 23/2

12:41-05:00

2 stops48h 19m

$2,184

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 18/12

13:00-23:58

2 stops27h 58m

Des Moines

Fri 26/12

18:46-10:00

2 stops46h 14m

$2,312

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

10:35-22:44

2 stops28h 09m

Des Moines

Fri 20/3

07:15-09:25

2 stops34h 10m

$2,317

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 11/2

12:00-13:43

2 stops42h 43m

Des Moines

Sun 15/2

19:25-05:00

1 stop40h 35m

$2,344

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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 9 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 9 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
947 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

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
947 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

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
9,084 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

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 $1,257, American Airlines can have you in Iowa from Australia in 20h 18m. 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.

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

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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 9 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,256Average$1,996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,774Average$1,821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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