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

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As of October 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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10:10 - 20:53MEL-DSM

27h 43m2 stops

07:00 - 08:00DSM-MEL

56h 00m2 stops

$1,711Delta

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Fri, 20 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb

10:35 - 22:20MEL-DSM

28h 45m2 stops

06:05 - 10:55DSM-MEL

35h 50m2 stops

$1,901Air New Zealand

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Sun, 16 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov

12:00 - 23:49MEL-DSM

52h 49m2 stops

17:59 - 05:00DSM-MEL

42h 01m1 stop

$2,042American Airlines

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Fri, 20 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb

00:45 - 23:50MEL-DSM

40h 05m2 stops

17:26 - 07:10DSM-MEL

44h 44m2 stops

$2,595Multiple Airlines

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Sat, 15 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov

00:45 - 18:10MEL-DSM

34h 25m2 stops

05:42 - 16:35DSM-MEL

41h 53m3 stops

$2,670Multiple Airlines

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Sat, 15 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov

10:00 - 14:46MEL-DSM

45h 46m3 stops

15:31 - 23:00DSM-MEL

38h 29m2 stops

$2,760Multiple Airlines

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Sun, 16 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov

12:00 - 18:27MEL-DSM

23h 27m1 stop

15:23 - 09:30DSM-MEL

25h 07m1 stop

$2,807American Airlines

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Sun, 16 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov

12:00 - 17:36MEL-DSM

22h 36m2 stops

15:23 - 09:30DSM-MEL

25h 07m1 stop

$2,813American Airlines

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Sun, 16 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov

14:30 - 23:50MEL-DSM

26h 20m3 stops

13:47 - 10:35DSM-MEL

27h 48m3 stops

$3,665Multiple Airlines

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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

20 Feb

MEL12:00Melbourne

52h 49m

2 stops

DSM23:49Des Moines

24 Feb

DSM17:59Des Moines

42h 01m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$2,042

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American Airlines

16 Nov

MEL12:00Melbourne

23h 27m

1 stop

DSM18:27Des Moines

23 Nov

DSM15:23Des Moines

25h 07m

1 stop

MEL09:30Melbourne

$2,807

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American Airlines

16 Nov

MEL12:00Melbourne

22h 36m

2 stops

DSM17:36Des Moines

23 Nov

DSM15:23Des Moines

25h 07m

1 stop

MEL09:30Melbourne

$2,813

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Fri 20/2

10:10-20:53

2 stops27h 43m

Des Moines

Tue 24/2

07:00-08:00

2 stops56h 00m

$1,711

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Sun 16/11

10:35-22:20

2 stops28h 45m

Des Moines

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06:05-10:55

2 stops35h 50m

$1,901

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MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

12:00-23:49

2 stops52h 49m

Des Moines

Tue 24/2

17:59-05:00

1 stop42h 01m

$2,042

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MELDSM

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

00:45-23:50

2 stops40h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 23/11

17:26-07:10

2 stops44h 44m

$2,595

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

00:45-18:10

2 stops34h 25m

Des Moines

Sun 23/11

05:42-16:35

3 stops41h 53m

$2,670

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

10:00-14:46

3 stops45h 46m

Des Moines

Sun 23/11

15:31-23:00

2 stops38h 29m

$2,760

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

12:00-18:27

1 stop23h 27m

Des Moines

Sun 23/11

15:23-09:30

1 stop25h 07m

$2,807

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

12:00-17:36

2 stops22h 36m

Des Moines

Sun 23/11

15:23-09:30

1 stop25h 07m

$2,813

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

14:30-23:50

3 stops26h 20m

Des Moines

Sun 23/11

13:47-10:35

3 stops27h 48m

$3,665

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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 $2,172. 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 $3,109.

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 $1,763. 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 $2,974.

When to book flights 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. 22h 36m 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 October 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.

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,343	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,933 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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