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 21h 37m on average. If you fly from Perth (another popular airport in Australia) to Des Moines, then the average flight time is 25h 20m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Australia to Iowa?

Delta, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to Iowa

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 March 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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09:45 - 18:17

MEL

DSM

23h 32m

1 stop

13:39 - 06:45

DSM

MEL

26h 06m

2 stops

$1,848Qantas Airways

Thu, 18 Jun - Sat, 25 Jul

18:00 - 16:03

MEL

DSM

37h 03m

3 stops

14:26 - 06:45

DSM

MEL

25h 19m

2 stops

$1,878Qantas Airways

Fri, 19 Jun - Sat, 25 Jul

09:45 - 18:17

MEL

DSM

23h 32m

1 stop

18:50 - 11:10

DSM

MEL

25h 20m

2 stops

$2,182Multiple Airlines

Mon, 8 Jun - Mon, 13 Jul

09:45 - 11:26

MEL

DSM

40h 41m

2 stops

19:05 - 05:00

DSM

MEL

42h 55m

1 stop

$2,210American Airlines

Wed, 29 Apr - Sun, 3 May

08:00 - 16:03

MEL

DSM

23h 03m

2 stops

18:50 - 11:10

DSM

MEL

25h 20m

2 stops

$2,223Multiple Airlines

Mon, 8 Jun - Mon, 13 Jul

09:45 - 18:17

MEL

DSM

23h 32m

1 stop

14:26 - 06:45

DSM

MEL

25h 19m

2 stops

$2,297American Airlines

Fri, 19 Jun - Sat, 25 Jul

07:05 - 00:19

OOL

OMA

32h 14m

2 stops

13:48 - 10:40

OMA

OOL

29h 52m

3 stops

$3,096United Airlines

Tue, 2 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun

06:00 - 22:34

OOL

OMA

31h 34m

2 stops

06:00 - 12:25

OMA

OOL

39h 25m

3 stops

$3,147United Airlines

Sun, 26 Apr - Sun, 3 May

05:15 - 22:02

MEL

OMA

55h 47m

2 stops

15:26 - 05:30

OMA

MEL

47h 04m

2 stops

$13,499Emirates

Mon, 27 Apr - Mon, 4 May

01:55 - 21:11

BNE

MLI

58h 16m

2 stops

15:20 - 06:25

MLI

BNE

48h 05m

2 stops

$20,151Emirates

Tue, 7 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr

United Airlines flights from Australia to Iowa

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United Airlines

19 Mar

MEL12:00Melbourne

24h 21m

2 stops

OMA20:21Omaha Eppley Airfield

23 Mar

OMA17:25Omaha Eppley Airfield

23h 35m

2 stops

MEL09:00Melbourne

$2,555

United Airlines

19 Mar

MEL12:00Melbourne

25h 41m

1 stop

OMA21:41Omaha Eppley Airfield

23 Mar

OMA15:20Omaha Eppley Airfield

25h 40m

2 stops

MEL09:00Melbourne

$2,632

United Airlines

16 Mar

MEL10:30Melbourne

21h 37m

2 stops

DSM16:07Des Moines

20 Mar

DSM14:59Des Moines

25h 31m

2 stops

MEL08:30Melbourne

$2,649

American Airlines flights from Australia to Iowa

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American Airlines

29 Apr

MEL09:45Melbourne

40h 41m

2 stops

DSM11:26Des Moines

3 May

DSM19:05Des Moines

42h 55m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$2,210

American Airlines

19 June

MEL09:45Melbourne

23h 32m

1 stop

DSM18:17Des Moines

25 July

DSM14:26Des Moines

25h 19m

2 stops

MEL06:45Melbourne

$2,297

American Airlines

29 Apr

MEL09:00Melbourne

48h 25m

2 stops

DSM18:25Des Moines

3 May

DSM19:05Des Moines

24h 15m

2 stops

MEL10:20Melbourne

$2,304

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MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 18/6

09:45-18:17

1 stop23h 32m

Des Moines

Sat 25/7

13:39-06:45

2 stops26h 06m

$1,848

MelbourneDes Moines

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MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 19/6

18:00-16:03

3 stops37h 03m

Des Moines

Sat 25/7

14:26-06:45

2 stops25h 19m

$1,878

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

09:45-18:17

1 stop23h 32m

Des Moines

Mon 13/7

18:50-11:10

2 stops25h 20m

$2,182

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 29/4

09:45-11:26

2 stops40h 41m

Des Moines

Sun 3/5

19:05-05:00

1 stop42h 55m

$2,210

Fastest return journey

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

08:00-16:03

2 stops23h 03m

Des Moines

Mon 13/7

18:50-11:10

2 stops25h 20m

$2,223

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 19/6

09:45-18:17

1 stop23h 32m

Des Moines

Sat 25/7

14:26-06:45

2 stops25h 19m

$2,297

CoolangattaOmaha

OOL - OMA

OOLOMA

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 2/6

07:05-00:19

2 stops32h 14m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 6/6

13:48-10:40

3 stops29h 52m

$3,096

CoolangattaOmaha

OOL - OMA

OOLOMA

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sun 26/4

06:00-22:34

2 stops31h 34m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 3/5

06:00-12:25

3 stops39h 25m

$3,147

MelbourneOmaha

MEL - OMA

MELOMA

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

05:15-22:02

2 stops55h 47m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/5

15:26-05:30

2 stops47h 04m

$13,499

BrisbaneMoline

BNE - MLI

BNEMLI

Brisbane

Tue 7/4

01:55-21:11

2 stops58h 16m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 15/4

15:20-06:25

2 stops48h 05m

$20,151

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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 March 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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