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Cheap flights from Iowa to Melbourne from $1,249

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 22/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MEL
4 May — 11 May1
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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,115

One-way from

$1,249
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 1/8-8/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 35m total
  • Iowa to Melbourne
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 22/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 40m total
  • 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 29 April 2025.

Fri 1/814:57DSM - MEL
2 stops28h 53mAir New Zealand
Fri 8/808:35MEL - DSM
2 stops28h 42mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/4$2,115
Fri 1/808:00DSM - MEL
3 stops33h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/810:55MEL - DSM
2 stops28h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/4$2,428
Fri 5/916:05DSM - MEL
1 stop21h 55mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/915:05MEL - DSM
1 stop22h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/4$2,512
Wed 10/1213:08OMA - MEL
2 stops27h 22mUnited Airlines
Tue 16/1213:00MEL - OMA
2 stops42h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4$2,677
Fri 5/919:43DSM - AVV
2 stops27h 27mQantas Airways
Fri 12/906:00AVV - DSM
2 stops27h 31mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$2,816
Wed 10/1211:46OMA - MEL
1 stop24h 14mQantas Airways
Tue 16/1217:05MEL - OMA
2 stops37h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$3,166
Tue 10/615:47DSM - MEL
1 stop22h 13mQantas Airways
Tue 17/615:05MEL - DSM
1 stop24h 01mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/4$3,344
Fri 13/615:47DSM - MEL
1 stop22h 13mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/615:05MEL - DSM
1 stop24h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$3,717
Thu 12/609:19DSM - MEL
3 stops34h 46mAir Canada
Thu 19/606:00MEL - DSM
3 stops32h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 28/4$4,184
Thu 18/1205:49DSM - MEL
2 stops37h 41mCathay Pacific
Sun 4/100:45MEL - DSM
2 stops38h 21mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/4$5,780

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Melbourne that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Fri 1/8

14:57-10:50

2 stops28h 53m

Melbourne

Fri 8/8

08:35-22:17

2 stops28h 42m

$2,115

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Fri 1/8

08:00-08:15

3 stops33h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 8/8

10:55-23:59

2 stops28h 04m

$2,428

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Fri 5/9

16:05-05:00

1 stop21h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 12/9

15:05-22:40

1 stop22h 35m

$2,512

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - AVV

DSMAVV

Des Moines

Fri 5/9

19:43-14:10

2 stops27h 27m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 12/9

06:00-18:31

2 stops27h 31m

$2,816

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Tue 10/6

15:47-05:00

1 stop22h 13m

Melbourne

Tue 17/6

15:05-00:06

1 stop24h 01m

$3,344

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Fri 13/6

15:47-05:00

1 stop22h 13m

Melbourne

Fri 20/6

15:05-00:06

1 stop24h 01m

$3,717

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Thu 12/6

09:19-11:05

3 stops34h 46m

Melbourne

Thu 19/6

06:00-23:54

3 stops32h 54m

$4,184

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 22/7

08:10-10:50

2 stops35h 40m

$1,249

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Fri 13/6

13:30-07:30

2 stops27h 00m

$1,603

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Fri 13/6

09:34-05:00

1 stop28h 26m

$1,688

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/4

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Melbourne

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 29 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and United Airlines from Iowa to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air New Zealand, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,249. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Iowa to Melbourne for a low price.

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    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?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Iowa to Melbourne 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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