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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines from $1,551

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United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 21:40
MEL
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DSM
25h 45m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
17:17 - 08:15
DSM
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MEL
47h 58m
2 stops
$1,551United Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 16:15
MEL
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DSM
21h 45m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
20:15 - 07:30
DSM
-
MEL
44h 15m
2 stops
$1,555United Airlines
Sun, 24 May - Sun, 31 May
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 20:30
MEL
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DSM
24h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:20 - 08:15
DSM
-
MEL
58h 55m
2 stops
$2,180United Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 10:42
MEL
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DSM
38h 47m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
17:16 - 08:15
DSM
-
MEL
23h 59m
2 stops
$2,702United Airlines
Tue, 30 Jun - Mon, 31 Aug
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 20:16
MEL
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DSM
25h 46m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:20 - 08:15
DSM
-
MEL
25h 55m
2 stops
$2,825United Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Sun, 10 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:45 - 18:17
MEL
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DSM
23h 32m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:20 - 06:45
DSM
-
MEL
24h 25m
1 stop
$2,831Multiple Airlines
Tue, 30 Jun - Mon, 31 Aug
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 22:45
MEL
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DSM
26h 50m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:35 - 08:15
DSM
-
MEL
27h 40m
2 stops
$2,832United Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Sun, 10 May
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 20:16
MEL
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DSM
25h 46m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:20 - 08:15
DSM
-
MEL
25h 55m
2 stops
$2,842United Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Sun, 10 May
American Airlines Logo
18:00 - 18:17
MEL
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DSM
63h 17m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
05:30 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
32h 30m
1 stop
$2,851American Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 18:17
MEL
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DSM
23h 32m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
14:24 - 06:45
DSM
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MEL
25h 21m
2 stops
$2,855American Airlines
Sun, 24 May - Sun, 31 May

United Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on Melbourne Airport to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
2 June
MEL10:55Melbourne
25h 45m
2 stops
DSM21:40Des Moines
8 June
DSM17:17Des Moines
47h 58m
2 stops
MEL08:15Melbourne
$1,551
United Airlines
24 May
MEL09:30Melbourne
21h 45m
2 stops
DSM16:15Des Moines
31 May
DSM20:15Des Moines
44h 15m
2 stops
MEL07:30Melbourne
$1,555
United Airlines
2 June
MEL10:55Melbourne
24h 35m
2 stops
DSM20:30Des Moines
8 June
DSM06:20Des Moines
58h 55m
2 stops
MEL08:15Melbourne
$2,180

American Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines

Our best American Airlines deals on Melbourne Airport to Des Moines flight tickets
American Airlines
2 June
MEL18:00Melbourne
63h 17m
2 stops
DSM18:17Des Moines
6 June
DSM05:30Des Moines
32h 30m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
$2,850
American Airlines
24 May
MEL09:45Melbourne
23h 32m
1 stop
DSM18:17Des Moines
31 May
DSM14:24Des Moines
25h 21m
2 stops
MEL06:45Melbourne
$2,855
American Airlines
6 May
MEL09:45Melbourne
40h 41m
2 stops
DSM11:26Des Moines
10 May
DSM19:05Des Moines
42h 55m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
$2,883

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MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

10:55-21:40

2 stops25h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 8/6

17:17-08:15

2 stops47h 58m

$1,551

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sun 24/5

09:30-16:15

2 stops21h 45m

Des Moines

Sun 31/5

20:15-07:30

2 stops44h 15m

$1,555

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

10:55-20:30

2 stops24h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 8/6

06:20-08:15

2 stops58h 55m

$2,180

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Tue 30/6

10:55-10:42

2 stops38h 47m

Des Moines

Mon 31/8

17:16-08:15

2 stops23h 59m

$2,702

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

09:30-20:16

2 stops25h 46m

Des Moines

Sun 10/5

15:20-08:15

2 stops25h 55m

$2,825
Fastest return journey

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Tue 30/6

09:45-18:17

1 stop23h 32m

Des Moines

Mon 31/8

15:20-06:45

1 stop24h 25m

$2,831

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

10:55-22:45

2 stops26h 50m

Des Moines

Sun 10/5

13:35-08:15

2 stops27h 40m

$2,832

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

09:30-20:16

2 stops25h 46m

Des Moines

Sun 10/5

15:20-08:15

2 stops25h 55m

$2,842

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

18:00-18:17

2 stops63h 17m

Des Moines

Sat 6/6

05:30-05:00

1 stop32h 30m

$2,850

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sun 24/5

09:45-18:17

1 stop23h 32m

Des Moines

Sun 31/5

14:24-06:45

2 stops25h 21m

$2,855

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When to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines

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

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Fastest flight time

21h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines takes 21h 45m
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. 21h 45m 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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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,187Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,562 reviews
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Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Des Moines from Melbourne with this policy.

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