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

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Delta Logo
10:00 - 22:31
MEL
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DSM
27h 31m
2 stops
Delta Logo
06:50 - 07:50
DSM
-
MEL
34h 00m
2 stops
$2,040Delta
Wed, 17 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
09:45 - 18:17
MEL
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DSM
23h 32m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
19:02 - 05:00
DSM
-
MEL
42h 58m
1 stop
$2,305Qantas Airways
Mon, 15 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
09:45 - 19:35
MEL
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DSM
24h 50m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
19:02 - 05:00
DSM
-
MEL
42h 58m
1 stop
$2,312Qantas Airways
Mon, 15 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
09:45 - 19:35
MEL
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DSM
24h 50m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
20:05 - 05:00
DSM
-
MEL
41h 55m
2 stops
$2,323Qantas Airways
Mon, 15 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
Delta Logo
10:00 - 21:08
MEL
-
DSM
26h 08m
3 stops
Delta Logo
14:45 - 07:50
DSM
-
MEL
26h 05m
2 stops
$2,529Delta
Wed, 17 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 09:01
MEL
-
DSM
38h 16m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
16:13 - 05:00
DSM
-
MEL
21h 47m
1 stop
$2,734American Airlines
Thu, 20 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 15:12
MEL
-
DSM
44h 27m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
16:13 - 05:00
DSM
-
MEL
21h 47m
1 stop
$2,735American Airlines
Thu, 20 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
09:00 - 18:33
MEL
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DSM
24h 33m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:48 - 05:00
DSM
-
MEL
21h 12m
1 stop
$2,759Qantas Airways
Sat, 4 Jul - Sat, 11 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:45 - 18:33
MEL
-
DSM
26h 48m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:13 - 16:20
DSM
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MEL
30h 07m
2 stops
$2,813Multiple Airlines
Sat, 4 Jul - Sat, 11 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:45 - 18:17
MEL
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DSM
23h 32m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:47 - 10:35
DSM
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MEL
24h 48m
2 stops
$2,834Multiple Airlines
Wed, 17 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun

United Airlines flights from Melbourne to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on Melbourne to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
20 Aug
MEL10:55Melbourne
27h 49m
2 stops
DSM23:44Des Moines
24 Aug
DSM15:20Des Moines
25h 10m
2 stops
MEL07:30Melbourne
$2,891
United Airlines
20 Aug
MEL10:55Melbourne
24h 31m
2 stops
DSM20:26Des Moines
24 Aug
DSM13:10Des Moines
27h 20m
2 stops
MEL07:30Melbourne
$2,893
United Airlines
20 Aug
MEL10:55Melbourne
26h 33m
2 stops
DSM22:28Des Moines
24 Aug
DSM15:02Des Moines
26h 13m
2 stops
MEL08:15Melbourne
$2,894

American Airlines flights from Melbourne to Des Moines

Our best American Airlines deals on Melbourne to Des Moines flight tickets
American Airlines
20 Aug
MEL09:45Melbourne
38h 16m
2 stops
DSM09:01Des Moines
24 Aug
DSM16:13Des Moines
21h 47m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
$2,734
American Airlines
20 Aug
MEL09:45Melbourne
44h 27m
2 stops
DSM15:12Des Moines
24 Aug
DSM16:13Des Moines
21h 47m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
$2,735
American Airlines
20 Aug
MEL09:45Melbourne
23h 32m
1 stop
DSM18:17Des Moines
24 Aug
DSM09:32Des Moines
28h 28m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
$2,996

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MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

10:00-22:31

2 stops27h 31m

Des Moines

Wed 24/6

06:50-07:50

2 stops34h 00m

$2,040

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

09:45-18:17

1 stop23h 32m

Des Moines

Sun 21/6

19:02-05:00

1 stop42h 58m

$2,305

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

09:45-19:35

2 stops24h 50m

Des Moines

Sun 21/6

19:02-05:00

1 stop42h 58m

$2,312

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

09:45-19:35

2 stops24h 50m

Des Moines

Sun 21/6

20:05-05:00

2 stops41h 55m

$2,323

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

10:00-21:08

3 stops26h 08m

Des Moines

Wed 24/6

14:45-07:50

2 stops26h 05m

$2,529

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 20/8

09:45-09:01

2 stops38h 16m

Des Moines

Mon 24/8

16:13-05:00

1 stop21h 47m

$2,734

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 20/8

09:45-15:12

2 stops44h 27m

Des Moines

Mon 24/8

16:13-05:00

1 stop21h 47m

$2,735
Fastest return journey

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sat 4/7

09:00-18:33

2 stops24h 33m

Des Moines

Sat 11/7

16:48-05:00

1 stop21h 12m

$2,759

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sat 4/7

06:45-18:33

2 stops26h 48m

Des Moines

Sat 11/7

19:13-16:20

2 stops30h 07m

$2,813

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

09:45-18:17

1 stop23h 32m

Des Moines

Wed 24/6

18:47-10:35

2 stops24h 48m

$2,834

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Fastest flight time

24h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Des Moines takes 24h 55m
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Des Moines. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne to Des Moines.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Des Moines

  • How far is Melbourne to Des Moines by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Melbourne to Des Moines is 15070.8 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 24h 55m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Des Moines Airport?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne 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 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.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to Des Moines

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,175Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,737 reviews
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