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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Melbourne from $1,323

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United Airlines Logo
14:58 - 07:30
DSM
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MEL
25h 32m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 19:26
MEL
-
DSM
23h 31m
2 stops
$1,944United Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Fri, 8 May
United Airlines Logo
14:58 - 07:30
DSM
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MEL
25h 32m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 16:15
MEL
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DSM
21h 45m
2 stops
$1,954United Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Fri, 8 May
American Airlines Logo
12:03 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
25h 57m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
13:35 - 18:35
MEL
-
DSM
20h 00m
1 stop
$2,099American Airlines
Sat, 9 May - Sat, 16 May
American Airlines Logo
12:03 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
25h 57m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
09:00 - 18:35
MEL
-
DSM
24h 35m
2 stops
$2,143American Airlines
Sat, 9 May - Sat, 16 May
United Airlines Logo
05:50 - 08:15
DSM
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MEL
35h 25m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 20:30
MEL
-
DSM
26h 00m
2 stops
$2,147United Airlines
Sun, 28 Jun - Sun, 5 Jul
American Airlines Logo
18:47 - 12:40
DSM
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MEL
26h 53m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 18:20
MEL
-
DSM
23h 35m
1 stop
$2,154American Airlines
Sun, 28 Jun - Sun, 5 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 15:50
DSM
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MEL
42h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:20 - 22:18
MEL
-
DSM
43h 58m
2 stops
$2,264Multiple Airlines
Sat, 2 May - Sat, 9 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 16:50
DSM
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MEL
42h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:20 - 22:18
MEL
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DSM
43h 58m
2 stops
$2,267Multiple Airlines
Wed, 1 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
Qantas Airways Logo
15:20 - 20:20
DSM
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AVV
38h 00m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:40 - 18:35
AVV
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DSM
40h 55m
2 stops
$3,243Qantas Airways
Sat, 2 May - Sat, 9 May
Qantas Airways Logo
19:05 - 22:50
DSM
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AVV
36h 45m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:40 - 18:35
AVV
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DSM
40h 55m
2 stops
$3,436Qantas Airways
Sat, 9 May - Sat, 16 May

Qantas Airways flights from Des Moines to Melbourne

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Des Moines to Melbourne flight tickets
Qantas Airways
28 June
DSM05:45Des Moines
37h 35m
3 stops
MEL10:20Melbourne
5 July
MEL09:45Melbourne
24h 51m
2 stops
DSM19:36Des Moines
$2,583
Qantas Airways
2 May
DSM15:20Des Moines
22h 40m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
9 May
MEL13:35Melbourne
20h 00m
1 stop
DSM18:35Des Moines
$3,169
Qantas Airways
2 May
DSM15:20Des Moines
38h 00m
2 stops
AVV20:20Melbourne Avalon
9 May
AVV16:40Melbourne Avalon
40h 55m
2 stops
DSM18:35Des Moines
$3,243

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Melbourne

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to Melbourne flight tickets
American Airlines
9 May
DSM12:03Des Moines
25h 57m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
16 May
MEL13:35Melbourne
20h 00m
1 stop
DSM18:35Des Moines
$2,099
American Airlines
9 May
DSM12:03Des Moines
25h 57m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
16 May
MEL09:00Melbourne
24h 35m
2 stops
DSM18:35Des Moines
$2,143
American Airlines
28 June
DSM18:47Des Moines
26h 53m
2 stops
MEL12:40Melbourne
5 July
MEL09:45Melbourne
23h 35m
1 stop
DSM18:20Des Moines
$2,154

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Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Fri 1/5

14:58-07:30

2 stops25h 32m

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

10:55-19:26

2 stops23h 31m

$1,944

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Fri 1/5

14:58-07:30

2 stops25h 32m

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

09:30-16:15

2 stops21h 45m

$1,954
Fastest return journey

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sat 9/5

12:03-05:00

1 stop25h 57m

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

13:35-18:35

1 stop20h 00m

$2,099

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sat 9/5

12:03-05:00

1 stop25h 57m

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

09:00-18:35

2 stops24h 35m

$2,143

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sun 28/6

05:50-08:15

2 stops35h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 5/7

09:30-20:30

2 stops26h 00m

$2,147

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sun 28/6

18:47-12:40

2 stops26h 53m

Melbourne

Sun 5/7

09:45-18:20

1 stop23h 35m

$2,154

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sat 2/5

06:00-15:50

2 stops42h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 9/5

17:20-22:18

2 stops43h 58m

$2,264

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 1/4

06:40-16:50

2 stops42h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

17:20-22:18

2 stops43h 58m

$2,267

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - AVV

DSMAVV

Des Moines

Sat 2/5

15:20-20:20

2 stops38h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 9/5

16:40-18:35

2 stops40h 55m

$3,243

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - AVV

DSMAVV

Des Moines

Sat 9/5

19:05-22:50

2 stops36h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 16/5

16:40-18:35

2 stops40h 55m

$3,436

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Fastest flight time

23h 58m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Melbourne takes 23h 58m
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  • How far is Des Moines to Melbourne by plane?

    Des Moines and Melbourne are 15070.8 km apart from one another. 23h 58m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Melbourne refresh daily.

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

    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 Melbourne.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

    The required travel and health documents for your Melbourne 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 Melbourne. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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