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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines from $1,701

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines departing on 12/11. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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American Airlines Logo
23:15 - 14:53
MEL
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DSM
32h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
17:26 - 05:00
DSM
-
MEL
42h 34m
1 stop
$1,701American Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
American Airlines Logo
23:15 - 14:53
MEL
-
DSM
32h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
05:00 - 11:40
DSM
-
MEL
37h 40m
2 stops
$1,742American Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 20:46
MEL
-
DSM
50h 01m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
06:55 - 06:45
DSM
-
MEL
32h 50m
2 stops
$1,997American Airlines
Thu, 6 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 13:29
MEL
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DSM
42h 44m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
18:22 - 06:45
DSM
-
MEL
45h 23m
2 stops
$2,000American Airlines
Thu, 6 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 18:17
MEL
-
DSM
23h 32m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
14:39 - 06:45
DSM
-
MEL
25h 06m
2 stops
$2,097American Airlines
Thu, 6 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug
American Airlines Logo
12:00 - 19:09
MEL
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DSM
24h 09m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
07:29 - 09:30
DSM
-
MEL
33h 01m
2 stops
$2,100American Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
American Airlines Logo
12:00 - 19:09
MEL
-
DSM
24h 09m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
07:29 - 09:30
DSM
-
MEL
33h 01m
2 stops
$2,101American Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
Delta Logo
10:00 - 20:49
MEL
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DSM
25h 49m
2 stops
Delta Logo
18:35 - 07:50
DSM
-
MEL
46h 15m
2 stops
$2,104Delta
Sun, 2 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
18:30 - 16:00
MEL
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DSM
36h 30m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
19:35 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
42h 25m
1 stop
$2,142Qantas Airways
Sun, 2 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 18:17
MEL
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DSM
23h 32m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
18:48 - 12:40
DSM
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MEL
26h 52m
2 stops
$2,153American Airlines
Thu, 6 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug

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American Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines

Our best American Airlines deals on Melbourne Airport to Des Moines flight tickets
American Airlines
12 Nov
MEL23:15Melbourne
32h 38m
1 stop
DSM14:53Des Moines
16 Nov
DSM17:26Des Moines
42h 34m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
$1,701
American Airlines
12 Nov
MEL23:15Melbourne
32h 38m
1 stop
DSM14:53Des Moines
16 Nov
DSM05:00Des Moines
37h 40m
2 stops
MEL11:40Melbourne
$1,742
American Airlines
6 Aug
MEL09:45Melbourne
50h 01m
2 stops
DSM20:46Des Moines
10 Aug
DSM06:55Des Moines
32h 50m
2 stops
MEL06:45Melbourne
$1,997

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MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

23:15-14:53

1 stop32h 38m

Des Moines

Mon 16/11

17:26-05:00

1 stop42h 34m

$1,701

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

23:15-14:53

1 stop32h 38m

Des Moines

Mon 16/11

05:00-11:40

2 stops37h 40m

$1,742

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 6/8

09:45-20:46

2 stops50h 01m

Des Moines

Mon 10/8

06:55-06:45

2 stops32h 50m

$1,997

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 6/8

09:45-13:29

2 stops42h 44m

Des Moines

Mon 10/8

18:22-06:45

2 stops45h 23m

$2,000
Fastest return journey

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 6/8

09:45-18:17

1 stop23h 32m

Des Moines

Mon 10/8

14:39-06:45

2 stops25h 06m

$2,097

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

12:00-19:09

2 stops24h 09m

Des Moines

Mon 16/11

07:29-09:30

2 stops33h 01m

$2,100

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

12:00-19:09

2 stops24h 09m

Des Moines

Mon 16/11

07:29-09:30

2 stops33h 01m

$2,101

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sun 2/8

10:00-20:49

2 stops25h 49m

Des Moines

Sun 9/8

18:35-07:50

2 stops46h 15m

$2,104

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sun 2/8

18:30-16:00

2 stops36h 30m

Des Moines

Sun 9/8

19:35-05:00

1 stop42h 25m

$2,142

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 6/8

09:45-18:17

1 stop23h 32m

Des Moines

Mon 10/8

18:48-12:40

2 stops26h 52m

$2,153

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Fastest flight time

22h 41m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines takes 22h 41m
There are no direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines

  • How far is Melbourne to Des Moines by plane?

    Des Moines is 15074.5 km away from Melbourne. 22h 41m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

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

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

    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 Melbourne Airport to Des Moines Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Des Moines Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Des Moines Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines?

Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines

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