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

American Airlines, Air New Zealand, 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.

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16:48 - 05:00

DSM

MEL

21h 12m

1 stop

09:45 - 18:17

MEL

DSM

23h 32m

1 stop

$1,494American Airlines

Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun

14:24 - 06:45

DSM

MEL

25h 21m

2 stops

09:45 - 18:17

MEL

DSM

23h 32m

1 stop

$1,501American Airlines

Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun

11:26 - 08:15

DSM

MEL

29h 49m

2 stops

10:55 - 23:44

MEL

DSM

27h 49m

2 stops

$1,516United Airlines

Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun

17:17 - 07:00

DSM

SYD

46h 43m

2 stops

09:30 - 16:15

SYD

DSM

21h 45m

2 stops

$1,628Air New Zealand

Sat, 6 Jun - Sun, 28 Jun

15:01 - 07:00

DSM

SYD

24h 59m

2 stops

09:30 - 20:30

SYD

DSM

26h 00m

2 stops

$1,746Air New Zealand

Fri, 22 May - Sat, 13 Jun

13:35 - 07:00

DSM

SYD

26h 25m

2 stops

10:20 - 20:30

SYD

DSM

25h 10m

2 stops

$1,748United Airlines

Fri, 22 May - Sat, 13 Jun

15:00 - 07:00

DSM

SYD

23h 00m

1 stop

11:50 - 22:30

SYD

DSM

27h 40m

1 stop

$1,808Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

09:39 - 17:30

DSM

BNE

40h 51m

2 stops

22:10 - 23:07

BNE

DSM

39h 57m

2 stops

$2,257Qatar Airways

Fri, 9 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct

19:02 - 17:30

DSM

BNE

55h 28m

2 stops

22:10 - 23:58

BNE

DSM

40h 48m

2 stops

$2,639Qatar Airways

Tue, 23 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun

18:47 - 13:35

DSM

PER

29h 48m

2 stops

23:55 - 18:17

PER

DSM

31h 22m

2 stops

$2,655Multiple Airlines

Tue, 23 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun

Air New Zealand flights from Des Moines to Australia

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Air New Zealand

6 June

DSM17:17Des Moines

46h 43m

2 stops

SYD07:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

28 June

SYD09:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 45m

2 stops

DSM16:15Des Moines

$1,628

Air New Zealand

22 May

DSM15:01Des Moines

24h 59m

2 stops

SYD07:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

13 June

SYD09:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 00m

2 stops

DSM20:30Des Moines

$1,746

Air New Zealand

15 Oct

DSM20:15Des Moines

43h 45m

2 stops

SYD08:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

24 Oct

SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 56m

2 stops

DSM16:16Des Moines

$1,977

Qantas Airways flights from Des Moines to Australia

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Qantas Airways

6 June

DSM20:05Des Moines

43h 20m

2 stops

SYD06:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

28 June

SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

36h 11m

1 stop

DSM09:11Des Moines

$1,997

Qantas Airways

6 June

DSM18:47Des Moines

21h 43m

1 stop

SYD07:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

28 June

SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

36h 11m

1 stop

DSM09:11Des Moines

$2,035

Qantas Airways

22 May

DSM09:41Des Moines

29h 44m

2 stops

SYD06:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

13 June

SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 22m

1 stop

DSM18:22Des Moines

$2,100

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Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 1/6

16:48-05:00

1 stop21h 12m

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

09:45-18:17

1 stop23h 32m

$1,494

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 1/6

14:24-06:45

2 stops25h 21m

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

09:45-18:17

1 stop23h 32m

$1,501

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 1/6

11:26-08:15

2 stops29h 49m

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

10:55-23:44

2 stops27h 49m

$1,516

Des MoinesSydney

DSM - SYD

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Sat 6/6

17:17-07:00

2 stops46h 43m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 28/6

09:30-16:15

2 stops21h 45m

$1,628

Des MoinesSydney

DSM - SYD

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Fri 22/5

15:01-07:00

2 stops24h 59m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 13/6

09:30-20:30

2 stops26h 00m

$1,746

Des MoinesSydney

DSM - SYD

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Fri 22/5

13:35-07:00

2 stops26h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 13/6

10:20-20:30

2 stops25h 10m

$1,748

Des MoinesSydney

DSM - SYD

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Tue 3/11

15:00-07:00

1 stop23h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/11

11:50-22:30

1 stop27h 40m

$1,808

Des MoinesBrisbane

DSM - BNE

DSMBNE

Des Moines

Fri 9/10

09:39-17:30

2 stops40h 51m

Brisbane

Fri 16/10

22:10-23:07

2 stops39h 57m

$2,257

Des MoinesBrisbane

DSM - BNE

DSMBNE

Des Moines

Tue 23/6

19:02-17:30

2 stops55h 28m

Brisbane

Tue 30/6

22:10-23:58

2 stops40h 48m

$2,639

Des MoinesPerth

DSM - PER

DSMPER

Des Moines

Tue 23/6

18:47-13:35

2 stops29h 48m

Perth

Tue 30/6

23:55-18:17

2 stops31h 22m

$2,655

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

In general, April 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 $1,567. If you don’t want to visit Australia in April, then you should wait until May to fly from Des Moines, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,719.

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Fastest flight time	23h 00m
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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Australia takes 23h 00m

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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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