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Cheap flights from Iowa to Melbourne from $823

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 23/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MEL
12 Apr — 19 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Melbourne

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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 13 March 2026.

Wed 22/408:05
OMA
-
MEL
2 stops35h 50m
Air New Zealand
Wed 29/412:10
MEL
-
OMA
2 stops25h 18m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/3$1,707
Wed 1/714:58
OMA
-
MEL
2 stops28h 57m
Air New Zealand
Tue 28/718:55
MEL
-
OMA
2 stops42h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/3$1,738
Mon 27/415:01
OMA
-
MEL
2 stops28h 54m
Air New Zealand
Mon 4/512:10
MEL
-
OMA
2 stops25h 19m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/3$1,773
Sat 5/915:00
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops39h 35m
Air New Zealand
Tue 22/908:35
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops28h 51m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/3$1,819
Thu 23/408:20
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops35h 35m
Air New Zealand
Thu 30/418:55
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops42h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/3$1,833
Sat 2/508:15
OMA
-
MEL
2 stops35h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sat 16/508:35
MEL
-
OMA
2 stops28h 54m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 10/3$1,840
Thu 24/916:45
OMA
-
MEL
2 stops27h 10m
Air New Zealand
Thu 1/1017:55
MEL
-
OMA
2 stops43h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/3$1,871
Sat 2/515:21
OMA
-
MEL
2 stops27h 39m
Qantas Airways
Sat 16/513:35
MEL
-
OMA
1 stop19h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/3$1,873
Sun 26/408:20
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops35h 35m
Air New Zealand
Sun 3/515:00
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops46h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/3$1,876
Fri 24/408:20
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops35h 35m
Air New Zealand
Fri 1/512:10
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops25h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 10/3$1,909
Mon 27/415:21
OMA
-
MEL
2 stops28h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/513:35
MEL
-
OMA
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,997
Wed 1/715:46
OMA
-
MEL
1 stop23h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/709:45
MEL
-
OMA
1 stop20h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$2,023

Find flight deals from Iowa to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 13 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,707

One-way from

$823

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,358
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 22/4-29/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 08m total
  • Iowa to Melbourne
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23/4
  • 23/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 00m total
  • Iowa to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sun 26/4

08:20-10:55

2 stops35h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

15:00-22:45

2 stops46h 45m

$1,876

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 27/4

15:21-11:20

2 stops28h 59m

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

13:35-18:30

1 stop19h 55m

$1,997

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/7

15:46-06:45

1 stop23h 59m

Melbourne

Tue 28/7

09:45-15:13

1 stop20h 28m

$2,023

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/7

15:46-09:05

2 stops26h 19m

Melbourne

Tue 28/7

09:45-23:57

1 stop29h 12m

$2,039
Fastest return journey

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 27/4

15:21-06:45

1 stop24h 24m

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

13:35-18:30

1 stop19h 55m

$2,105

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/7

13:48-08:15

3 stops27h 27m

Melbourne

Tue 28/7

10:55-20:42

2 stops24h 47m

$2,116

Cedar RapidsMelbourne

CID - MEL

CIDMEL

Cedar Rapids

Tue 9/6

14:40-06:45

2 stops25h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 19/6

09:45-23:21

2 stops28h 36m

$2,171

Cedar RapidsMelbourne

CID - MEL

CIDMEL

Cedar Rapids

Sun 31/5

14:34-08:15

2 stops26h 41m

Melbourne

Sun 14/6

09:30-21:31

2 stops27h 01m

$2,186

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 10/5

13:50-08:15

3 stops27h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 30/5

10:55-20:42

2 stops24h 47m

$2,257

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sat 25/4

08:56-15:50

2 stops39h 54m

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

17:20-22:18

2 stops43h 58m

$2,261

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  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Melbourne?

    Airlines like Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines fly from Iowa to Melbourne in about 26h 19m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 16m. The distance from Iowa to Melbourne is about 14885 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Iowa to Melbourne are Omaha Eppley Airfield - Melbourne, Des Moines - 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?

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

  • 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.

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