What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Des Moines?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Des Moines

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.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines Airport?

As of August 2025, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines Airport.

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.

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11:30 - 10:30MEL-DSM

40h 00m2 stops

18:46 - 09:30DSM-MEL

45h 44m2 stops

$1,752United Airlines

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Sun, 30 Nov - Mon, 29 Dec

10:55 - 10:39MEL-DSM

38h 44m2 stops

17:13 - 07:30DSM-MEL

23h 17m2 stops

$1,755United Airlines

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Fri, 19 Sep - Fri, 26 Sep

12:00 - 20:06MEL-DSM

25h 06m2 stops

15:30 - 09:30DSM-MEL

25h 00m2 stops

$1,966American Airlines

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Mon, 15 Dec - Thu, 15 Jan

11:05 - 16:14MEL-DSM

22h 09m2 stops

15:20 - 09:30DSM-MEL

25h 10m1 stop

$2,003American Airlines

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Sun, 7 Dec - Tue, 30 Dec

13:00 - 22:29MEL-DSM

50h 29m2 stops

13:45 - 10:00DSM-MEL

27h 15m2 stops

$2,052United Airlines

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Wed, 10 Dec - Fri, 2 Jan

10:10 - 21:24MEL-DSM

28h 14m3 stops

06:25 - 08:00DSM-MEL

32h 35m2 stops

$2,450Delta

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Sun, 7 Dec - Fri, 2 Jan

10:10 - 21:24MEL-DSM

28h 14m3 stops

18:30 - 08:00DSM-MEL

44h 30m2 stops

$2,524Delta

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Sun, 7 Dec - Tue, 30 Dec

10:35 - 22:29MEL-DSM

28h 54m2 stops

08:00 - 09:25DSM-MEL

32h 25m3 stops

$2,807

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Mon, 8 Dec - Sat, 3 Jan

10:35 - 22:29MEL-DSM

28h 54m2 stops

08:00 - 09:25DSM-MEL

32h 25m3 stops

$3,056

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Sun, 14 Dec - Fri, 9 Jan

08:00 - 17:35MEL-DSM

24h 35m2 stops

16:09 - 05:00DSM-MEL

21h 51m1 stop

$3,361Qantas Airways

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Fri, 19 Sep - Fri, 26 Sep

United Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on Melbourne Airport to Des Moines flight tickets

United Airlines

30 Nov

MEL11:30Melbourne

40h 00m

2 stops

DSM10:30Des Moines

29 Dec

DSM18:46Des Moines

45h 44m

2 stops

MEL09:30Melbourne

$1,752

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United Airlines

19 Sept

MEL10:55Melbourne

38h 44m

2 stops

DSM10:39Des Moines

26 Sept

DSM17:13Des Moines

23h 17m

2 stops

MEL07:30Melbourne

$1,755

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United Airlines

10 Dec

MEL13:00Melbourne

50h 29m

2 stops

DSM22:29Des Moines

2 Jan

DSM13:45Des Moines

27h 15m

2 stops

MEL10:00Melbourne

$2,052

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Air Canada flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines

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Air Canada

19 Sept

MEL20:45Melbourne

41h 56m

3 stops

DSM23:41Des Moines

26 Sept

DSM11:30Des Moines

32h 35m

3 stops

MEL11:05Melbourne

$4,036

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Air Canada

8 Dec

MEL07:45Melbourne

25h 27m

3 stops

DSM16:12Des Moines

2 Jan

DSM17:03Des Moines

27h 32m

3 stops

MEL13:35Melbourne

$4,060

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MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sun 30/11

11:30-10:30

2 stops40h 00m

Des Moines

Mon 29/12

18:46-09:30

2 stops45h 44m

$1,752

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 19/9

10:55-10:39

2 stops38h 44m

Des Moines

Fri 26/9

17:13-07:30

2 stops23h 17m

$1,755

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

12:00-20:06

2 stops25h 06m

Des Moines

Thu 15/1

15:30-09:30

2 stops25h 00m

$1,966

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sun 7/12

11:05-16:14

2 stops22h 09m

Des Moines

Tue 30/12

15:20-09:30

1 stop25h 10m

$2,003

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 10/12

13:00-22:29

2 stops50h 29m

Des Moines

Fri 2/1

13:45-10:00

2 stops27h 15m

$2,052

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sun 7/12

10:10-21:24

3 stops28h 14m

Des Moines

Fri 2/1

06:25-08:00

2 stops32h 35m

$2,450

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sun 7/12

10:10-21:24

3 stops28h 14m

Des Moines

Tue 30/12

18:30-08:00

2 stops44h 30m

$2,524

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 8/12

10:35-22:29

2 stops28h 54m

Des Moines

Sat 3/1

08:00-09:25

3 stops32h 25m

$2,807

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sun 14/12

10:35-22:29

2 stops28h 54m

Des Moines

Fri 9/1

08:00-09:25

3 stops32h 25m

$3,056

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 19/9

08:00-17:35

2 stops24h 35m

Des Moines

Fri 26/9

16:09-05:00

1 stop21h 51m

$3,361

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Des Moines is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $2,219. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Des Moines on Saturday is $3,176.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines in the afternoon for as low as $1,801. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Des Moines is at midday when prices are around $3,039.

When to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Cheap Melbourne Airport to Des Moines (MEL to DSM) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines

Best price found	$1,180
Fastest flight time	22h 09m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Des Moines	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is $1,180. The best return flight deal from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,752.

The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines takes 22h 09m

There are no direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Melbourne Airport - Des Moines Airport.

There is 1 airport near Des Moines: Des Moines (DSM)

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How far is Melbourne to Des Moines by plane?
Des Moines is 15074.5 km away from Melbourne. 22h 09m 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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines Airport?
As of August 2025, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines Airport.
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?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Melbourne Airport and Des Moines, the leading airline is United Airlines, making up 100% of the total bookings.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,372	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,916 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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