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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Des Moines from $1,831

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DSM
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
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 20 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,236

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$4,045
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 3/2-9/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 24m 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 20 January 2025.

Tue 21/111:30MEL - DSM
2 stops28h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/215:05DSM - MEL
2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,831
Mon 3/212:00MEL - DSM
2 stops22h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/213:01DSM - MEL
1 stop23h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/1$2,890
Tue 21/116:20MEL - DSM
1 stop23h 59mQantas Airways
Wed 5/213:01DSM - MEL
2 stops29h 39mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/1$3,347
Wed 22/106:30MEL - DSM
3 stops27h 04mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/212:15DSM - MEL
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$3,523

Find flights from Melbourne to Des Moines within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 20 January 2025.

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MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 3/2

11:30-17:54

2 stops23h 24m

Des Moines

Sun 9/2

15:05-11:05

2 stops27h 00m

$2,236

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 3/2

12:00-17:30

2 stops22h 30m

Des Moines

Sun 9/2

13:01-05:40

1 stop23h 39m

$2,890

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 3/2

08:15-16:34

3 stops25h 19m

Des Moines

Sun 9/2

17:39-11:40

2 stops25h 01m

$3,571

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Deals found on 19/1

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Des Moines

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Des Moines including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 20 January 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 20 January 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

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 3 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 $2,236, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Des Moines. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. Users have found that United Airlines is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Des Moines

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United AirlinesCheapest$1,424Average$2,748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,759Average$2,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,779Average$3,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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