Cheap flights from Australia to Des Moines from $1,462

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United Airlines Logo
11:30 - 21:36MEL-DSM
27h 06m2 stops
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15:15 - 09:30DSM-MEL
25h 15m2 stops
$1,462United Airlines
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Fri, 20 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
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13:00 - 20:32MEL-DSM
24h 32m2 stops
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11:30 - 10:00DSM-MEL
29h 30m2 stops
$1,468United Airlines
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Fri, 20 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 23:39MEL-DSM
27h 39m2 stops
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17:03 - 10:00DSM-MEL
23h 57m2 stops
$1,471United Airlines
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Fri, 20 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
American Airlines Logo
12:00 - 16:14MEL-DSM
45h 14m2 stops
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17:59 - 05:00DSM-MEL
42h 01m1 stop
$2,309American Airlines
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Fri, 20 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
American Airlines Logo
12:00 - 16:14MEL-DSM
45h 14m2 stops
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17:59 - 05:00DSM-MEL
42h 01m1 stop
$2,324American Airlines
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Fri, 20 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:45 - 21:56MEL-DSM
38h 11m2 stops
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16:27 - 23:00DSM-MEL
61h 33m2 stops
$2,798Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 19 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 21:13PER-DSM
59h 28m2 stops
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12:49 - 18:40DSM-PER
40h 51m2 stops
$3,240Qatar Airways
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Wed, 15 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 21:13PER-DSM
59h 28m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:49 - 18:40DSM-PER
40h 51m2 stops
$3,254Qatar Airways
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Wed, 15 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
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09:00 - 16:14MEL-DSM
24h 14m2 stops
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13:46 - 09:20DSM-MEL
26h 34m3 stops
$3,484
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Fri, 20 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
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13:30 - 22:31MEL-DSM
26h 01m3 stops
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13:46 - 09:35DSM-MEL
26h 49m3 stops
$3,615
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Fri, 20 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb

United Airlines flights from Australia to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on Australia to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
20 Feb
MEL11:30Melbourne
27h 06m
2 stops
DSM21:36Des Moines
24 Feb
DSM15:15Des Moines
25h 15m
2 stops
MEL09:30Melbourne
United Airlines
20 Feb
MEL13:00Melbourne
24h 32m
2 stops
DSM20:32Des Moines
24 Feb
DSM11:30Des Moines
29h 30m
2 stops
MEL10:00Melbourne
United Airlines
20 Feb
MEL13:00Melbourne
27h 39m
2 stops
DSM23:39Des Moines
24 Feb
DSM17:03Des Moines
23h 57m
2 stops
MEL10:00Melbourne

American Airlines flights from Australia to Des Moines

Our best American Airlines deals on Australia to Des Moines flight tickets
American Airlines
20 Feb
MEL12:00Melbourne
45h 14m
2 stops
DSM16:14Des Moines
24 Feb
DSM17:59Des Moines
42h 01m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
American Airlines
20 Feb
MEL12:00Melbourne
45h 14m
2 stops
DSM16:14Des Moines
24 Feb
DSM17:59Des Moines
42h 01m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
American Airlines
20 Feb
MEL12:00Melbourne
22h 12m
2 stops
DSM17:12Des Moines
24 Feb
DSM15:20Des Moines
25h 10m
1 stop
MEL09:30Melbourne

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MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

11:30-21:36

2 stops27h 06m

Des Moines

Tue 24/2

15:15-09:30

2 stops25h 15m

$1,462

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

13:00-20:32

2 stops24h 32m

Des Moines

Tue 24/2

11:30-10:00

2 stops29h 30m

$1,468

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

13:00-23:39

2 stops27h 39m

Des Moines

Tue 24/2

17:03-10:00

2 stops23h 57m

$1,471

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

12:00-16:14

2 stops45h 14m

Des Moines

Tue 24/2

17:59-05:00

1 stop42h 01m

$2,309

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

12:00-16:14

2 stops45h 14m

Des Moines

Tue 24/2

17:59-05:00

1 stop42h 01m

$2,324

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

00:45-21:56

2 stops38h 11m

Des Moines

Tue 24/2

16:27-23:00

2 stops61h 33m

$2,798

PerthDes Moines

PER - DSM

PERDSM

Perth

Wed 15/10

22:45-21:13

2 stops59h 28m

Des Moines

Sun 19/10

12:49-18:40

2 stops40h 51m

$3,240

PerthDes Moines

PER - DSM

PERDSM

Perth

Wed 15/10

22:45-21:13

2 stops59h 28m

Des Moines

Sun 19/10

12:49-18:40

2 stops40h 51m

$3,254

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

09:00-16:14

2 stops24h 14m

Des Moines

Tue 24/2

13:46-09:20

3 stops26h 34m

$3,484

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

13:30-22:31

3 stops26h 01m

Des Moines

Tue 24/2

13:46-09:35

3 stops26h 49m

$3,615

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Des Moines is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,731. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Des Moines on Sunday is $2,957.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Australia to Des Moines in the morning for as low as $2,040. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Des Moines is in the afternoon when prices are around $2,446.

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There are no direct flights from Australia to Des Moines. There are no popular flight routes from Australia to Des Moines.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Des Moines Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Des Moines Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Des Moines Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Australia to Des Moines

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Rating
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,270Free cancellationRating
7.4
8,939 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,794Free cancellationRating
7.5
905 reviews
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