What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Delta and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Sydney Kingsford Smith

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

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

$1,053 Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Sydney in 2026

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20:05 - 09:00DSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

19h 55m1 stop Los Angeles

14:05 - 18:54SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

21h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,792Qantas Airways

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

15:31 - 09:00DSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 29m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles

14:05 - 18:54SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

21h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,824Qantas Airways

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

19:31 - 06:25DSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

42h 54m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

13:00 - 19:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

22h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,825Qantas Airways

Mon, 5 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

15:11 - 08:00DSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

10:30 - 21:01SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

26h 31m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

$1,831United Airlines

Mon, 5 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

15:00 - 07:00DSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 00m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

13:20 - 23:01SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

25h 41m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,895United Airlines

Mon, 15 Feb - Fri, 26 Mar

15:00 - 09:05DSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 05m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles

13:20 - 21:17SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

23h 57m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,901United Airlines

Mon, 15 Feb - Fri, 26 Mar

17:03 - 09:05DSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 02m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

09:15 - 14:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

22h 05m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,965United Airlines

Fri, 22 Jan - Fri, 29 Jan

14:34 - 06:35DSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 01m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

11:15 - 17:57SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

23h 42m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,966American Airlines

Fri, 22 Jan - Fri, 29 Jan

19:30 - 08:05DSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 35m1 stop Los Angeles

13:00 - 19:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

22h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,994Qantas Airways

Mon, 5 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

17:22 - 08:00DSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 38m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

11:20 - 17:48SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

22h 28m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$2,026United Airlines

Mon, 5 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

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Air Canada flights from Des Moines to Sydney

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Air Canada

9 Oct

DSM13:24Des Moines

26h 36m

2 stops

SYD08:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

16 Oct

SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 00m

2 stops

DSM16:20Des Moines

$2,182

Air Canada

8 Oct

DSM13:27Des Moines

26h 28m

2 stops

SYD07:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

15 Oct

SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 55m

2 stops

DSM22:15Des Moines

$2,267

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Sydney

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United Airlines

5 Oct

DSM15:11Des Moines

24h 49m

2 stops

SYD08:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

14 Oct

SYD10:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 31m

2 stops

DSM21:01Des Moines

$1,831

United Airlines

22 Jan

DSM17:03Des Moines

23h 02m

2 stops

SYD09:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

29 Jan

SYD09:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 05m

1 stop

DSM14:20Des Moines

$1,965

United Airlines

5 Oct

DSM17:22Des Moines

22h 38m

2 stops

SYD08:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

14 Oct

SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 28m

2 stops

DSM17:48Des Moines

$2,026

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DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Wed 4/11

20:05-09:00

1 stop19h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

14:05-18:54

1 stop21h 49m

$1,792

Des MoinesSydney

DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Wed 4/11

15:31-09:00

2 stops24h 29m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

14:05-18:54

1 stop21h 49m

$1,824

Des MoinesSydney

DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Mon 5/10

19:31-06:25

2 stops42h 54m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/10

13:00-19:00

1 stop22h 00m

$1,825

Des MoinesSydney

DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Mon 5/10

15:11-08:00

2 stops24h 49m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/10

10:30-21:01

2 stops26h 31m

$1,831

Des MoinesSydney

DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Mon 15/2

15:00-07:00

1 stop23h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 26/3

13:20-23:01

2 stops25h 41m

$1,895

Des MoinesSydney

DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Mon 15/2

15:00-09:05

2 stops25h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 26/3

13:20-21:17

2 stops23h 57m

$1,901

Des MoinesSydney

DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Fri 22/1

17:03-09:05

2 stops23h 02m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/1

09:15-14:20

1 stop22h 05m

$1,965

Des MoinesSydney

DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Fri 22/1

14:34-06:35

2 stops23h 01m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/1

11:15-17:57

2 stops23h 42m

$1,966

Des MoinesSydney

DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Mon 5/10

19:30-08:05

1 stop20h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/10

13:00-19:00

1 stop22h 00m

$1,994

Des MoinesSydney

DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Mon 5/10

17:22-08:00

2 stops22h 38m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/10

11:20-17:48

2 stops22h 28m

$2,026

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Sydney?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sydney from Des Moines, with most prices found around $0. If you aren’t able to travel to Sydney during the month of September, then flying in July is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $0.

Can stopping save me money on Des Moines to Sydney flights?

You could potentially save up to 44% on your flight if you consider stops on a Des Moines to Sydney flight.

When to book flights from Des Moines to Sydney

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Best price found	$1,053
Fastest flight time	19h 55m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Sydney from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $1,053. The best return flight deal from Des Moines to Sydney found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,792.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Sydney takes 19h 55m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Sydney

How far is Des Moines to Sydney Kingsford Smith by plane?
The distance between Des Moines and Sydney Kingsford Smith is about 14372.8 km. By plane, this route typically takes 19h 55m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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