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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Des Moines from $2,369

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DSM
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,369
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 12/5-19/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 46m total
  • Melbourne to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 March 2025.

Mon 12/510:55MEL - DSM
2 stops26h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 19/515:34DSM - MEL
2 stops24h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3$2,369
Tue 24/611:55MEL - DSM
2 stops23h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/719:22DSM - MEL
1 stop42h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/3$3,118
Tue 24/615:05MEL - DSM
1 stop39h 12mQantas Airways
Mon 7/719:22DSM - MEL
1 stop42h 38mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/3$3,359
Mon 12/520:30MEL - DSM
3 stops39h 04mAir Canada
Mon 19/517:11DSM - MEL
3 stops27h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 28/3$3,574
Mon 12/507:00MEL - DSM
2 stops24h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/516:04DSM - MEL
3 stops27h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$3,799

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

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Melbourne

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

10:55-22:45

2 stops26h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 19/5

15:34-07:30

2 stops24h 56m

$2,369

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Tue 24/6

11:55-20:13

2 stops23h 18m

Des Moines

Mon 7/7

19:22-05:00

1 stop42h 38m

$3,118

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Tue 24/6

15:05-15:17

1 stop39h 12m

Des Moines

Mon 7/7

19:22-05:00

1 stop42h 38m

$3,359

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

20:30-20:34

3 stops39h 04m

Des Moines

Mon 19/5

17:11-11:35

3 stops27h 24m

$3,574

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

07:00-16:37

2 stops24h 37m

Des Moines

Mon 19/5

16:04-10:05

3 stops27h 01m

$3,799

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/3

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Des Moines

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 March 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Des Moines in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 41% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 25.0 - 125.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 25.0 mm.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated 28 March 2025.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,990 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Melbourne?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Des Moines. You should not have trouble finding flights to Des Moines from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Des Moines airport from Melbourne. It is only a 5.7 km journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Des Moines’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Des Moines round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $2,369, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Qantas Airways.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Des Moines?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Des Moines 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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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,727Average$2,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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