How long is the flight from Australia to Iowa?

The flight from Australia to Iowa depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Melbourne (a popular airport in Australia) to Des Moines (the most popular airport in Iowa), then the flight time is 28h on average. If you fly from Perth (another popular airport in Australia) to Des Moines, then the average flight time is 29h 22m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Iowa?

Prices for flights from Australia to Iowa are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Iowa?

As of January 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Iowa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Iowa?

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 Iowa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iowa?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Iowa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Iowa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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09:40 - 18:40

BNE

OMA

25h 00m

1 stop

06:14 - 05:00

OMA

BNE

30h 46m

1 stop

$1,258American Airlines

Thu, 19 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb

11:40 - 16:54

BNE

MLI

21h 14m

2 stops

10:47 - 07:30

MLI

BNE

28h 43m

2 stops

$1,278United Airlines

Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb

11:40 - 21:26

BNE

CID

25h 46m

2 stops

08:51 - 07:30

CID

BNE

30h 39m

2 stops

$1,278United Airlines

Thu, 19 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb

09:10 - 21:10

MEL

DSM

28h 00m

2 stops

11:33 - 07:00

DSM

MEL

51h 27m

2 stops

$1,328Delta

Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

09:10 - 20:45

MEL

DSM

27h 35m

2 stops

11:02 - 07:00

DSM

MEL

51h 58m

2 stops

$1,329Delta

Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

16:05 - 23:06

MEL

OMA

24h 01m

1 stop

15:57 - 05:00

OMA

MEL

21h 03m

1 stop

$1,356Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

16:05 - 23:42

MEL

DSM

23h 37m

1 stop

18:08 - 05:00

DSM

MEL

42h 52m

1 stop

$2,305Qantas Airways

Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

16:05 - 23:42

MEL

DSM

23h 37m

1 stop

18:08 - 05:00

DSM

MEL

42h 52m

1 stop

$2,309Qantas Airways

Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

07:20 - 18:19

MEL

DSM

26h 59m

2 stops

05:00 - 05:40

DSM

MEL

32h 40m

2 stops

$2,448Japan Airlines

Wed, 18 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

07:20 - 18:19

MEL

DSM

26h 59m

2 stops

05:00 - 05:40

DSM

MEL

32h 40m

2 stops

$2,449Japan Airlines

Wed, 18 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

United Airlines flights from Australia to Iowa

Our best United Airlines deals on Australia to Iowa flight tickets

United Airlines

19 Feb

BNE11:40Brisbane

25h 46m

2 stops

CID21:26Cedar Rapids

23 Feb

CID08:51Cedar Rapids

30h 39m

2 stops

BNE07:30Brisbane

$1,278

United Airlines

19 Feb

BNE11:40Brisbane

26h 16m

1 stop

OMA21:56Omaha Eppley Airfield

23 Feb

OMA11:21Omaha Eppley Airfield

28h 09m

2 stops

BNE07:30Brisbane

$1,280

United Airlines

2 Mar

MEL13:00Melbourne

25h 56m

1 stop

OMA21:56Omaha Eppley Airfield

9 Mar

OMA08:15Omaha Eppley Airfield

32h 15m

2 stops

MEL08:30Melbourne

$1,317

American Airlines flights from Australia to Iowa

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American Airlines

19 Feb

BNE09:40Brisbane

30h 15m

2 stops

OMA23:55Omaha Eppley Airfield

23 Feb

OMA14:32Omaha Eppley Airfield

22h 28m

2 stops

BNE05:00Brisbane

$1,258

American Airlines

19 Feb

MEL08:15Melbourne

32h 44m

2 stops

OMA23:59Omaha Eppley Airfield

23 Feb

OMA15:57Omaha Eppley Airfield

25h 23m

2 stops

MEL10:20Melbourne

$2,405

American Airlines

19 Feb

MEL12:00Melbourne

28h 55m

2 stops

OMA23:55Omaha Eppley Airfield

23 Feb

OMA09:37Omaha Eppley Airfield

30h 53m

2 stops

MEL09:30Melbourne

$2,494

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Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneOmaha

BNE - OMA

BNEOMA

Brisbane

Thu 19/2

09:40-18:40

1 stop25h 00m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 23/2

06:14-05:00

1 stop30h 46m

$1,258

BrisbaneMoline

BNE - MLI

BNEMLI

Brisbane

Thu 5/2

11:40-16:54

2 stops21h 14m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 9/2

10:47-07:30

2 stops28h 43m

$1,278

BrisbaneCedar Rapids

BNE - CID

BNECID

Brisbane

Thu 19/2

11:40-21:26

2 stops25h 46m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 23/2

08:51-07:30

2 stops30h 39m

$1,278

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

09:10-21:10

2 stops28h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 24/3

11:33-07:00

2 stops51h 27m

$1,328

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

09:10-20:45

2 stops27h 35m

Des Moines

Tue 24/3

11:02-07:00

2 stops51h 58m

$1,329

MelbourneOmaha

MEL - OMA

MELOMA

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

16:05-23:06

1 stop24h 01m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 9/3

15:57-05:00

1 stop21h 03m

$1,356

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

16:05-23:42

1 stop23h 37m

Des Moines

Tue 24/3

18:08-05:00

1 stop42h 52m

$2,305

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

16:05-23:42

1 stop23h 37m

Des Moines

Tue 24/3

18:08-05:00

1 stop42h 52m

$2,309

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

07:20-18:19

2 stops26h 59m

Des Moines

Sun 22/3

05:00-05:40

2 stops32h 40m

$2,448

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

07:20-18:19

2 stops26h 59m

Des Moines

Sun 22/3

05:00-05:40

2 stops32h 40m

$2,449

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Iowa?
Prices for flights from Australia to Iowa are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Iowa?
As of January 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Iowa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Iowa?
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 Iowa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iowa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Iowa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Iowa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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