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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines from $1,320

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United Airlines Logo
11:30 - 23:43
MEL
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DSM
29h 13m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:24 - 10:00
DSM
-
MEL
25h 36m2 stops
$1,320United Airlines
Sat, 21 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
Delta Logo
09:10 - 20:45
MEL
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DSM
27h 35m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:02 - 07:00
DSM
-
MEL
51h 58m2 stops
$1,323Delta
Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Delta Logo
09:10 - 16:54
MEL
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DSM
23h 44m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:33 - 07:00
DSM
-
MEL
51h 27m2 stops
$1,324Delta
Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Delta Logo
09:10 - 16:54
MEL
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DSM
23h 44m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:28 - 08:50
DSM
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MEL
30h 22m2 stops
$1,330Delta
Wed, 11 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
Delta Logo
09:10 - 20:45
MEL
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DSM
27h 35m2 stops
Delta Logo
16:25 - 07:00
DSM
-
MEL
46h 35m3 stops
$2,039Delta
Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Delta Logo
09:10 - 20:45
MEL
-
DSM
27h 35m2 stops
Delta Logo
16:25 - 07:00
DSM
-
MEL
46h 35m3 stops
$2,041Delta
Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Delta Logo
09:10 - 21:10
MEL
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DSM
28h 00m3 stops
Delta Logo
11:02 - 08:50
DSM
-
MEL
29h 48m2 stops
$2,050Delta
Wed, 11 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
American Airlines Logo
16:05 - 23:42
MEL
-
DSM
23h 37m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:17 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
25h 43m1 stop
$2,271American Airlines
Wed, 11 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
American Airlines Logo
16:05 - 23:40
MEL
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DSM
23h 35m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
05:05 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
31h 55m1 stop
$2,277American Airlines
Wed, 11 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
16:05 - 23:42
MEL
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DSM
23h 37m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
18:08 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
42h 52m1 stop
$2,298Qantas Airways
Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

Delta flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines

Our best Delta deals on Melbourne Airport to Des Moines flight tickets
Delta
18 Mar
MEL09:10Melbourne
27h 35m
2 stops
DSM20:45Des Moines
24 Mar
DSM11:02Des Moines
51h 58m
2 stops
MEL07:00Melbourne
$1,323
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Delta
18 Mar
MEL09:10Melbourne
23h 44m
2 stops
DSM16:54Des Moines
24 Mar
DSM11:33Des Moines
51h 27m
2 stops
MEL07:00Melbourne
$1,324
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Delta
18 Mar
MEL09:10Melbourne
27h 35m
2 stops
DSM20:45Des Moines
24 Mar
DSM16:25Des Moines
46h 35m
3 stops
MEL07:00Melbourne
$2,039
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Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne Airport to Des Moines flight tickets
Qantas Airways
18 Mar
MEL16:05Melbourne
23h 37m
1 stop
DSM23:42Des Moines
24 Mar
DSM18:08Des Moines
42h 52m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
$2,304
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Qantas Airways
18 Mar
MEL16:05Melbourne
23h 37m
1 stop
DSM23:42Des Moines
24 Mar
DSM18:08Des Moines
42h 52m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
$2,313
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 7 January 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sat 21/2

11:30-23:43

2 stops29h 13m

Des Moines

Sat 28/2

15:24-10:00

2 stops25h 36m

$1,320

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

09:10-20:45

2 stops27h 35m

Des Moines

Tue 24/3

11:02-07:00

2 stops51h 58m

$1,323

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

09:10-16:54

2 stops23h 44m

Des Moines

Tue 24/3

11:33-07:00

2 stops51h 27m

$1,324

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

09:10-16:54

2 stops23h 44m

Des Moines

Mon 30/3

10:28-08:50

2 stops30h 22m

$1,330

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

09:10-20:45

2 stops27h 35m

Des Moines

Tue 24/3

16:25-07:00

3 stops46h 35m

$2,039

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

09:10-20:45

2 stops27h 35m

Des Moines

Tue 24/3

16:25-07:00

3 stops46h 35m

$2,041

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

09:10-21:10

3 stops28h 00m

Des Moines

Mon 30/3

11:02-08:50

2 stops29h 48m

$2,050

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

16:05-23:42

1 stop23h 37m

Des Moines

Mon 30/3

11:17-05:00

1 stop25h 43m

$2,271

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

16:05-23:40

2 stops23h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 30/3

05:05-05:00

1 stop31h 55m

$2,277

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

16:05-23:42

1 stop23h 37m

Des Moines

Tue 24/3

18:08-05:00

1 stop42h 52m

$2,298

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

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Fastest flight time

27h 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines takes 27h 35m
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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  • How far is Melbourne to Des Moines by plane?

    Des Moines is 15074.5 km away from Melbourne. 27h 35m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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    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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7.4
9,138 reviews
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