What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to Australia?

American Airlines, Delta, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Australia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Australia?

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Australia were last updated today.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Australia?

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 Des Moines Airport to Australia.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Australia trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Australia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

$914 Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Australia in 2026

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10:20 - 07:50DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

30h 30m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles Los Angeles

10:00 - 22:26MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

27h 26m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,646Delta

Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

15:00 - 07:30DSM Des Moines-BNE Brisbane

24h 30m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

11:40 - 21:17BNE Brisbane-DSM Des Moines

25h 37m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,700United Airlines

Sat, 30 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb

09:51 - 05:00DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

28h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

13:35 - 23:12MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

24h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,742American Airlines

Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

09:51 - 05:00DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

28h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

08:15 - 17:52MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

24h 37m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,785American Airlines

Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

10:20 - 07:50DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

30h 30m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles Los Angeles

10:00 - 22:26MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

27h 26m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,788Delta

Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

17:22 - 08:15DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

23h 53m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

11:55 - 21:01MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

25h 06m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

$1,793Lufthansa

Sun, 27 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct

18:57 - 10:15DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

24h 18m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

09:45 - 17:08MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

23h 23m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$1,795American Airlines

Sun, 27 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct

18:22 - 06:55DSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:00 - 23:12SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

26h 12m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,796Qantas Airways

Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

19:40 - 12:40DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

26h 00m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

09:45 - 18:26MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

24h 41m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,796American Airlines

Sun, 27 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct

19:40 - 10:15DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

23h 35m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

09:45 - 18:58MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

25h 13m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,799American Airlines

Sun, 27 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct

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Qantas Airways flights from Des Moines to Australia

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Qantas Airways

23 Sept

DSM18:22Des Moines

21h 33m

1 stop

SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

30 Sept

SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 12m

1 stop

DSM23:12Des Moines

$1,796

Qantas Airways

15 Sept

DSM18:07Des Moines

21h 58m

1 stop

SYD07:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

22 Sept

SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 52m

1 stop

DSM17:52Des Moines

$1,800

Qantas Airways

23 Sept

DSM18:22Des Moines

21h 33m

1 stop

SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

30 Sept

SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 52m

1 stop

DSM17:52Des Moines

$1,803

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Australia

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United Airlines

30 Jan

DSM15:00Des Moines

24h 30m

2 stops

BNE07:30Brisbane

3 Feb

BNE11:40Brisbane

25h 37m

2 stops

DSM21:17Des Moines

$1,700

United Airlines

20 Jan

DSM11:30Des Moines

30h 00m

2 stops

MEL10:30Melbourne

30 Jan

MEL08:00Melbourne

47h 20m

2 stops

DSM14:20Des Moines

$1,815

United Airlines

23 Sept

DSM15:02Des Moines

24h 53m

2 stops

SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

30 Sept

SYD09:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 18m

2 stops

DSM17:48Des Moines

$1,841

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Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM Des Moines - MEL Melbourne

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 23/9

10:20-07:50

2 stops30h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

10:00-22:26

2 stops27h 26m

$1,646

Des MoinesBrisbane

DSM Des Moines - BNE Brisbane

DSMBNE

Des Moines

Sat 30/1

15:00-07:30

2 stops24h 30m

Brisbane

Wed 3/2

11:40-21:17

2 stops25h 37m

$1,700

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM Des Moines - MEL Melbourne

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 23/9

09:51-05:00

1 stop28h 09m

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

13:35-23:12

1 stop24h 37m

$1,742

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM Des Moines - MEL Melbourne

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 23/9

09:51-05:00

1 stop28h 09m

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

08:15-17:52

2 stops24h 37m

$1,785

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM Des Moines - MEL Melbourne

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 23/9

10:20-07:50

2 stops30h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

10:00-22:26

2 stops27h 26m

$1,788

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM Des Moines - MEL Melbourne

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sun 27/9

17:22-08:15

2 stops23h 53m

Melbourne

Sun 4/10

11:55-21:01

2 stops25h 06m

$1,793

Fastest return journey

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM Des Moines - MEL Melbourne

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sun 27/9

18:57-10:15

2 stops24h 18m

Melbourne

Sun 4/10

09:45-17:08

2 stops23h 23m

$1,795

Des MoinesSydney

DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Wed 23/9

18:22-06:55

1 stop21h 33m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/9

12:00-23:12

1 stop26h 12m

$1,796

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM Des Moines - MEL Melbourne

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sun 27/9

19:40-12:40

2 stops26h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 4/10

09:45-18:26

1 stop24h 41m

$1,796

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM Des Moines - MEL Melbourne

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sun 27/9

19:40-10:15

2 stops23h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 4/10

09:45-18:58

2 stops25h 13m

$1,799

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Australia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $0. If you don’t want to visit Australia in October, then you should wait until June to fly from Des Moines, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,536.

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Fastest flight time	21h 33m
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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Australia takes 21h 33m

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Australia. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Australia.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Australia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Australia?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Australia were last updated today.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Australia?
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 Des Moines Airport to Australia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?
The required travel and health documents for your Australia trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Australia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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