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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines from $1,258

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United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 16:07
MEL
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DSM
21h 37m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:30 - 08:30
DSM
-
MEL
27h 00m
2 stops
$1,258United Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 16:07
MEL
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DSM
21h 37m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
14:04 - 08:30
DSM
-
MEL
26h 26m
2 stops
$1,264United Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Delta Logo
09:10 - 21:10
MEL
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DSM
28h 00m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:51 - 07:00
DSM
-
MEL
52h 09m
2 stops
$1,268Delta
Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Delta Logo
09:10 - 21:10
MEL
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DSM
28h 00m
2 stops
Delta Logo
17:20 - 07:00
DSM
-
MEL
45h 40m
2 stops
$1,270Delta
Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 16:07
MEL
-
DSM
21h 37m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
09:00 - 09:00
DSM
-
MEL
32h 00m
2 stops
$1,277United Airlines
Mon, 16 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 16:07
MEL
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DSM
21h 37m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
14:04 - 09:00
DSM
-
MEL
26h 56m
2 stops
$1,278United Airlines
Mon, 16 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
United Airlines Logo
07:30 - 22:44
MEL
-
DSM
31h 14m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
08:00 - 09:00
DSM
-
MEL
33h 00m
2 stops
$1,587United Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
American Airlines Logo
12:00 - 13:47
MEL
-
DSM
41h 47m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
19:27 - 05:00
DSM
-
MEL
41h 33m
1 stop
$1,885American Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Delta Logo
09:10 - 21:10
MEL
-
DSM
28h 00m
3 stops
Delta Logo
17:47 - 07:00
DSM
-
MEL
45h 13m
2 stops
$2,010Delta
Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Delta Logo
09:10 - 21:10
MEL
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DSM
28h 00m
3 stops
Delta Logo
16:25 - 07:00
DSM
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MEL
46h 35m
2 stops
$2,012Delta
Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

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
24h 17m
2 stops
MEL10:25Melbourne
$2,752
Qantas Airways
18 Mar
MEL16:05Melbourne
23h 37m
1 stop
DSM23:42Des Moines
24 Mar
DSM15:26Des Moines
26h 59m
2 stops
MEL10:25Melbourne
$2,755
Qantas Airways
16 Mar
MEL16:05Melbourne
23h 37m
1 stop
DSM23:42Des Moines
20 Mar
DSM11:17Des Moines
25h 43m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
$2,786

American Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines

Our best American Airlines deals on Melbourne Airport to Des Moines flight tickets
American Airlines
18 Mar
MEL12:00Melbourne
41h 47m
2 stops
DSM13:47Des Moines
22 Mar
DSM19:27Des Moines
41h 33m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
$1,885
American Airlines
18 Mar
MEL12:00Melbourne
41h 47m
2 stops
DSM13:47Des Moines
22 Mar
DSM19:27Des Moines
41h 33m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
$2,596
American Airlines
18 Mar
MEL16:05Melbourne
23h 37m
1 stop
DSM23:42Des Moines
22 Mar
DSM15:12Des Moines
26h 18m
1 stop
MEL09:30Melbourne
$2,713

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MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

10:30-16:07

2 stops21h 37m

Des Moines

Sun 22/3

13:30-08:30

2 stops27h 00m

$1,258

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

10:30-16:07

2 stops21h 37m

Des Moines

Sun 22/3

14:04-08:30

2 stops26h 26m

$1,264

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

09:10-21:10

2 stops28h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 24/3

10:51-07:00

2 stops52h 09m

$1,268

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

09:10-21:10

2 stops28h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 24/3

17:20-07:00

2 stops45h 40m

$1,270

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

10:30-16:07

2 stops21h 37m

Des Moines

Fri 20/3

09:00-09:00

2 stops32h 00m

$1,277

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

10:30-16:07

2 stops21h 37m

Des Moines

Fri 20/3

14:04-09:00

2 stops26h 56m

$1,278

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

07:30-22:44

2 stops31h 14m

Des Moines

Sun 22/3

08:00-09:00

2 stops33h 00m

$1,587

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

12:00-13:47

2 stops41h 47m

Des Moines

Sun 22/3

19:27-05:00

1 stop41h 33m

$1,885

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

09:10-21:10

3 stops28h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 24/3

17:47-07:00

2 stops45h 13m

$2,010

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

09:10-21:10

3 stops28h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 24/3

16:25-07:00

2 stops46h 35m

$2,012

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Fastest flight time

21h 37m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines takes 21h 37m
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. 21h 37m 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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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,181Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,342 reviews
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