How long is the flight from Iowa to Australia?

The flight from Iowa to Australia depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Des Moines (a popular airport in Iowa) to Sydney (the most popular airport in Australia), then the flight time is 25h on average. If you fly from Cedar Rapids (another popular airport in Iowa) to Sydney, then the average flight time is 32h 53m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Iowa to Australia?

Etihad Airways, American Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Iowa to Australia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to Australia?

Prices for flights from Iowa to Australia are updated daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to Australia?

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 Iowa to Australia.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Australia may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Australia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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15:20 - 05:00

DSM

BNE

22h 40m

2 stops

20:35 - 18:25

BNE

DSM

36h 50m

1 stop

$1,764American Airlines

Wed, 6 May - Wed, 13 May

15:20 - 05:00

DSM

BNE

22h 40m

2 stops

20:35 - 18:25

BNE

DSM

36h 50m

1 stop

$1,771American Airlines

Wed, 6 May - Wed, 13 May

15:21 - 09:20

OMA

SYD

26h 59m

2 stops

12:00 - 18:30

SYD

OMA

21h 30m

1 stop

$1,792Qantas Airways

Wed, 6 May - Wed, 13 May

06:46 - 06:50

CID

SYD

33h 04m

2 stops

09:15 - 11:26

SYD

CID

41h 11m

2 stops

$1,841Delta

Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun

12:05 - 06:50

CID

SYD

27h 45m

2 stops

09:15 - 11:27

SYD

CID

41h 12m

2 stops

$1,858Delta

Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun

15:21 - 09:35

OMA

SYD

27h 14m

2 stops

12:00 - 16:16

SYD

OMA

19h 16m

1 stop

$1,903Qantas Airways

Tue, 12 May - Fri, 22 May

13:50 - 08:15

OMA

MEL

27h 25m

3 stops

09:30 - 17:27

MEL

OMA

22h 57m

2 stops

$1,970United Airlines

Wed, 6 May - Wed, 13 May

17:17 - 08:15

DSM

MEL

23h 58m

2 stops

10:55 - 20:16

MEL

DSM

24h 21m

2 stops

$1,970United Airlines

Thu, 7 May - Thu, 14 May

15:21 - 06:45

OMA

MEL

24h 24m

1 stop

08:15 - 17:55

MEL

OMA

24h 40m

2 stops

$2,059Multiple Airlines

Tue, 5 May - Tue, 12 May

19:20 - 22:40

OMA

CNS

60h 20m

2 stops

21:40 - 18:30

CNS

OMA

35h 50m

2 stops

$2,139Multiple Airlines

Fri, 8 May - Fri, 15 May

Delta flights from Iowa to Australia

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Delta

7 June

CID06:46Cedar Rapids

33h 04m

2 stops

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

14 June

SYD09:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

41h 11m

2 stops

CID11:26Cedar Rapids

$1,841

Delta

7 June

CID12:05Cedar Rapids

27h 45m

2 stops

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

14 June

SYD09:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

41h 12m

2 stops

CID11:27Cedar Rapids

$1,858

Delta

7 June

CID06:46Cedar Rapids

33h 04m

2 stops

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

14 June

SYD09:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

41h 11m

2 stops

CID11:26Cedar Rapids

$1,984

American Airlines flights from Iowa to Australia

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American Airlines

6 May

DSM14:38Des Moines

23h 22m

2 stops

BNE05:00Brisbane

13 May

BNE20:35Brisbane

26h 51m

2 stops

DSM08:26Des Moines

$1,764

American Airlines

6 May

DSM15:20Des Moines

22h 40m

2 stops

BNE05:00Brisbane

13 May

BNE20:35Brisbane

36h 50m

1 stop

DSM18:25Des Moines

$1,771

American Airlines

5 May

DSM12:06Des Moines

25h 54m

2 stops

BNE05:00Brisbane

12 May

BNE20:35Brisbane

26h 51m

2 stops

DSM08:26Des Moines

$1,795

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Des MoinesBrisbane

DSM - BNE

DSMBNE

Des Moines

Wed 6/5

15:20-05:00

2 stops22h 40m

Brisbane

Wed 13/5

20:35-18:25

1 stop36h 50m

$1,764

Des MoinesBrisbane

DSM - BNE

DSMBNE

Des Moines

Wed 6/5

15:20-05:00

2 stops22h 40m

Brisbane

Wed 13/5

20:35-18:25

1 stop36h 50m

$1,771

OmahaSydney

OMA - SYD

OMASYD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 6/5

15:21-09:20

2 stops26h 59m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/5

12:00-18:30

1 stop21h 30m

$1,792

Cedar RapidsSydney

CID - SYD

CIDSYD

Cedar Rapids

Sun 7/6

06:46-06:50

2 stops33h 04m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/6

09:15-11:26

2 stops41h 11m

$1,841

Cedar RapidsSydney

CID - SYD

CIDSYD

Cedar Rapids

Sun 7/6

12:05-06:50

2 stops27h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/6

09:15-11:27

2 stops41h 12m

$1,858

Fastest return journey

OmahaSydney

OMA - SYD

OMASYD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 12/5

15:21-09:35

2 stops27h 14m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/5

12:00-16:16

1 stop19h 16m

$1,903

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 6/5

13:50-08:15

3 stops27h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

09:30-17:27

2 stops22h 57m

$1,970

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Thu 7/5

17:17-08:15

2 stops23h 58m

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

10:55-20:16

2 stops24h 21m

$1,970

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 5/5

15:21-06:45

1 stop24h 24m

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

08:15-17:55

2 stops24h 40m

$2,059

OmahaCairns

OMA - CNS

OMACNS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 8/5

19:20-22:40

2 stops60h 20m

Cairns

Fri 15/5

21:40-18:30

2 stops35h 50m

$2,139

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Iowa to Australia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,929. If you don’t want to visit Australia in November, then you should wait until June to fly from Iowa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $2,073.

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Fastest flight time	21h 17m
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The fastest flight from Iowa to Australia takes 21h 17m

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

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to Australia?
Prices for flights from Iowa to Australia are updated daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to Australia?
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 Iowa to Australia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Australia may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Australia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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