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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines from $2,086

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DSM
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
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 (MEL) 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 4 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,513
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 17/4-24/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 98h 02m 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 4 March 2025.

Mon 13/1011:55MEL - DSM
2 stops24h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/1111:30DSM - MEL
2 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/3$2,086
Thu 9/1010:00MEL - DSM
2 stops24h 27mQantas Airways
Sun 2/1117:52DSM - MEL
1 stop42h 08mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/3$3,141
Thu 17/407:00MEL - DSM
3 stops25h 42mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/414:12DSM - MEL
3 stops28h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$4,739

Find flights from Melbourne to Des Moines within your budget

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Melbourne

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Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 17/4

10:55-20:39

2 stops48h 44m

Des Moines

Thu 24/4

15:12-07:30

2 stops49h 18m

$2,513

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 17/4

07:00-17:42

3 stops25h 42m

Des Moines

Thu 24/4

14:12-10:05

3 stops28h 53m

$4,739

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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 4 March 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport 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 4 March 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Patti,Feb 2025

FCO - EWR

The food was inedible! We are in the food business and aren’t sure who got this contract. But prisoners eat better. The food was so bad. I ate just a small amount and it made me nauseous. Everything is over microwaved too. And what is with the options? Vegan and vegetarian, but no keto or carnivore? I get that may be more expensive. But I’d gladly pay if it even was an option. But it’s not. There are many fresh options that could have been offered that don’t have to be heated too!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Patti,Feb 2025

FCO - EWR

The food was inedible! We are in the food business and aren’t sure who got this contract. But prisoners eat better. The food was so bad. I ate just a small amount and it made me nauseous. Everything is over microwaved too. And what is with the options? Vegan and vegetarian, but no keto or carnivore? I get that may be more expensive. But I’d gladly pay if it even was an option. But it’s not. There are many fresh options that could have been offered that don’t have to be heated too!

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Des Moines from Melbourne, you will be flying to Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 5.7 km from the centre of Des Moines. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Des Moines per day from 2 different airlines.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $2,513 on this airline.

  • 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$1,749Average$2,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,922Average$2,879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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