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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Des Moines

MEL — DSM
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Des Moines

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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 21 February 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).

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • 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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Alternative routes for Melbourne to Des Moines

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Des Moines

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,708Average$2,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,876Average$2,811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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