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Cheap flights from Iowa to Melbourne Airport from $1,243

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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MEL
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,957

One-way from

$1,243

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,080
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 31/7-14/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 18m total
  • Iowa to Melbourne
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 10/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 22m total
  • Iowa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($275 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($182 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Find flight deals from Iowa to Melbourne

Cheapest flights from Iowa to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 July 2025.

Thu 31/714:23DSM - MEL
2 stops25h 22mAmerican Airlines
Thu 14/809:45MEL - DSM
2 stops25h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,957
Sun 17/808:10OMA - MEL
2 stops35h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 24/808:35MEL - OMA
2 stops28h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/7$1,995
Wed 29/1015:50OMA - MEL
2 stops33h 25mQantas Airways
Fri 14/1112:00MEL - OMA
1 stop28h 51mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/7$2,119
Wed 13/814:57DSM - MEL
2 stops28h 53mAir New Zealand
Wed 20/812:05MEL - DSM
2 stops41h 12mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/7$2,182
Wed 29/1015:17OMA - MEL
2 stops25h 43mUnited Airlines
Fri 14/1111:30MEL - OMA
2 stops21h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/7$2,296
Sat 16/809:28DSM - MEL
2 stops35h 32mFiji Airways
Sat 23/813:30MEL - DSM
2 stops24h 47mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/7$2,424
Sun 17/808:00DSM - MEL
3 stops33h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 24/810:55MEL - DSM
2 stops24h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/7$2,448
Sat 16/811:55OMA - MEL
2 stops27h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 23/809:45MEL - OMA
2 stops26h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/7$2,574
Sat 16/814:57DSM - MEL
2 stops26h 18mAir Canada
Sat 23/810:55MEL - DSM
2 stops38h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 2/7$2,580
Sat 16/808:00DSM - MEL
1 stop33h 15mSWISS
Sat 23/810:55MEL - DSM
2 stops27h 46mSWISS
Deal found 2/7$2,587
Sat 16/808:00DSM - MEL
1 stop33h 15mBrussels Airlines
Sat 23/810:55MEL - DSM
2 stops27h 46mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 2/7$2,620
Thu 21/809:07DSM - MEL
2 stops29h 38mJapan Airlines
Mon 25/807:25MEL - DSM
2 stops46h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 2/7$3,146

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Iowa

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Thu 31/7

14:23-06:45

2 stops25h 22m

Melbourne

Thu 14/8

09:45-20:41

2 stops25h 56m

$1,957

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 17/8

08:10-10:50

2 stops35h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 24/8

08:35-22:10

2 stops28h 35m

$1,995

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 29/10

15:50-17:15

2 stops33h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

12:00-23:51

1 stop28h 51m

$2,119

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 13/8

14:57-10:50

2 stops28h 53m

Melbourne

Wed 20/8

12:05-14:17

2 stops41h 12m

$2,182

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 29/10

15:17-09:00

2 stops25h 43m

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

11:30-16:11

2 stops21h 41m

$2,296

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sat 16/8

09:28-12:00

2 stops35h 32m

Melbourne

Sat 23/8

13:30-23:17

2 stops24h 47m

$2,424

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sun 17/8

08:00-08:15

3 stops33h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 24/8

10:55-20:29

2 stops24h 34m

$2,448

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 16/8

11:55-06:45

2 stops27h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 23/8

09:45-20:48

2 stops26h 03m

$2,574

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sat 16/8

14:57-08:15

2 stops26h 18m

Melbourne

Sat 23/8

10:55-10:43

2 stops38h 48m

$2,580

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sat 16/8

08:00-08:15

1 stop33h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 23/8

10:55-23:41

2 stops27h 46m

$2,587

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 3/7

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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 4 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Iowa to Melbourne Airport, such as Japan Airlines, Fiji Airways, andAir New Zealand. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,504 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,504 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,504 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
202 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,504 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
484 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,504 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
868 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,504 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,504 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    $1,243 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $1,608 and $1,617, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Melbourne Airport?

    The most popular flight routes from Iowa to Melbourne Airport are Des Moines - Melbourne, Omaha Eppley Airfield - Melbourne and Cedar Rapids - Melbourne.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Iowa to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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