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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Melbourne from $830

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Melbourne departing on 12/8. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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American Airlines Logo
09:32 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
28h 28m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 19:19
MEL
-
DSM
24h 34m
2 stops
$1,541American Airlines
Wed, 5 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
American Airlines Logo
14:39 - 06:45
DSM
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MEL
25h 06m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 18:17
MEL
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DSM
23h 32m
1 stop
$1,542American Airlines
Thu, 6 Aug - Thu, 13 Aug
American Airlines Logo
13:55 - 06:45
DSM
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MEL
25h 50m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 19:19
MEL
-
DSM
24h 34m
2 stops
$1,554American Airlines
Wed, 5 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
American Airlines Logo
13:55 - 06:45
DSM
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MEL
25h 50m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 19:19
MEL
-
DSM
24h 34m
2 stops
$1,561American Airlines
Wed, 5 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
American Airlines Logo
14:39 - 06:45
DSM
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MEL
25h 06m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 19:19
MEL
-
DSM
24h 34m
2 stops
$1,564American Airlines
Thu, 6 Aug - Thu, 13 Aug
American Airlines Logo
18:48 - 10:20
DSM
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MEL
24h 32m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 19:19
MEL
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DSM
24h 34m
2 stops
$1,594American Airlines
Wed, 5 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:13 - 20:20
DSM
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AVV
37h 07m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 23:16
AVV
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DSM
32h 16m
2 stops
$2,983Multiple Airlines
Sat, 8 Aug - Sat, 15 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
19:35 - 14:10
DSM
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AVV
27h 35m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 23:25
AVV
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DSM
32h 25m
2 stops
$4,388Qantas Airways
Thu, 13 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
19:13 - 20:20
DSM
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AVV
34h 07m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 16:00
AVV
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DSM
25h 00m
2 stops
$5,267Qantas Airways
Fri, 24 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
Qantas Airways Logo
19:13 - 20:20
DSM
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AVV
34h 07m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 16:00
AVV
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DSM
25h 00m
2 stops
$5,411Qantas Airways
Fri, 24 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul

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Qantas Airways flights from Des Moines to Melbourne

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Des Moines to Melbourne flight tickets
Qantas Airways
5 Aug
DSM16:13Des Moines
21h 47m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
12 Aug
MEL09:00Melbourne
23h 52m
2 stops
DSM17:52Des Moines
$2,829
Qantas Airways
13 Aug
DSM19:35Des Moines
27h 35m
2 stops
AVV14:10Melbourne Avalon
17 Aug
AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon
32h 25m
2 stops
DSM23:25Des Moines
$4,388
Qantas Airways
24 July
DSM19:13Des Moines
34h 07m
2 stops
AVV20:20Melbourne Avalon
28 July
AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon
25h 00m
2 stops
DSM16:00Des Moines
$5,267

Air Canada flights from Des Moines to Melbourne

Our best Air Canada deals on Des Moines to Melbourne flight tickets
Air Canada
5 Aug
DSM17:17Des Moines
28h 03m
3 stops
MEL12:20Melbourne
12 Aug
MEL06:00Melbourne
25h 19m
3 stops
DSM16:19Des Moines
$3,186
Air Canada
4 Aug
DSM17:17Des Moines
27h 03m
3 stops
MEL11:20Melbourne
11 Aug
MEL06:00Melbourne
32h 44m
3 stops
DSM23:44Des Moines
$3,220

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Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 5/8

09:32-05:00

1 stop28h 28m

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

09:45-19:19

2 stops24h 34m

$1,541
Fastest return journey

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Thu 6/8

14:39-06:45

2 stops25h 06m

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

09:45-18:17

1 stop23h 32m

$1,542

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 5/8

13:55-06:45

2 stops25h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

09:45-19:19

2 stops24h 34m

$1,554

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 5/8

13:55-06:45

2 stops25h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

09:45-19:19

2 stops24h 34m

$1,561

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Thu 6/8

14:39-06:45

2 stops25h 06m

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

09:45-19:19

2 stops24h 34m

$1,564

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 5/8

18:48-10:20

2 stops24h 32m

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

09:45-19:19

2 stops24h 34m

$1,594

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - AVV

DSMAVV

Des Moines

Sat 8/8

16:13-20:20

2 stops37h 07m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 15/8

06:00-23:16

2 stops32h 16m

$2,983

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - AVV

DSMAVV

Des Moines

Thu 13/8

19:35-14:10

2 stops27h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 17/8

06:00-23:25

2 stops32h 25m

$4,388

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - AVV

DSMAVV

Des Moines

Fri 24/7

19:13-20:20

2 stops34h 07m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 28/7

06:00-16:00

2 stops25h 00m

$5,267

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - AVV

DSMAVV

Des Moines

Fri 24/7

19:13-20:20

2 stops34h 07m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 28/7

06:00-16:00

2 stops25h 00m

$5,411

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $0. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of October, then flying in June is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,563.

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Fastest flight time

34h 07m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Melbourne takes 34h 07m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Melbourne. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Melbourne.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Melbourne

  • How far is Des Moines to Melbourne by plane?

    Des Moines and Melbourne are 15070.8 km apart from one another. 34h 07m 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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