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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Des Moines from $960

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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
$1,554United Airlines
Sun, 24 May - Sun, 31 May
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 10:27
MEL
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DSM
38h 32m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:34 - 08:15
DSM
-
MEL
53h 41m
2 stops
$1,583United Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
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
-
MEL
32h 30m
1 stop
$2,848American 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
-
MEL
25h 21m
2 stops
$2,852American Airlines
Sun, 24 May - Sun, 31 May
American Airlines Logo
09:00 - 18:17
MEL
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DSM
48h 17m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
05:30 - 05:00
DSM
-
MEL
32h 30m
1 stop
$2,855American Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun
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
-
MEL
47h 58m
2 stops
$2,883United Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 20:30
MEL
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DSM
24h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
17:17 - 08:15
DSM
-
MEL
47h 58m
2 stops
$2,885United Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 20:30
MEL
-
DSM
24h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
17:17 - 08:15
DSM
-
MEL
47h 58m
2 stops
$2,890United Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun
American Airlines Logo
09:00 - 18:17
MEL
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DSM
48h 17m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
19:02 - 10:20
DSM
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MEL
24h 18m
2 stops
$2,905American Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun
American Airlines Logo
09:15 - 18:17
MEL
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DSM
48h 02m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
19:02 - 12:40
DSM
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MEL
26h 38m
2 stops
$2,907American Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun

United Airlines flights from Melbourne to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on Melbourne to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
24 May
MEL09:30Melbourne
21h 45m
2 stops
DSM16:15Des Moines
31 May
DSM20:15Des Moines
44h 15m
2 stops
MEL07:30Melbourne
$1,554
United Airlines
2 June
MEL10:55Melbourne
38h 32m
2 stops
DSM10:27Des Moines
8 June
DSM11:34Des Moines
53h 41m
2 stops
MEL08:15Melbourne
$1,583
United Airlines
2 June
MEL10:55Melbourne
25h 45m
2 stops
DSM21:40Des Moines
6 June
DSM17:17Des Moines
47h 58m
2 stops
MEL08:15Melbourne
$2,883

American Airlines flights from Melbourne to Des Moines

Our best American Airlines deals on Melbourne 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
$2,848
American Airlines
24 May
MEL09:45Melbourne
23h 32m
1 stop
DSM18:17Des Moines
31 May
DSM14:24Des Moines
25h 21m
2 stops
MEL06:45Melbourne
$2,852
American Airlines
2 June
MEL09:00Melbourne
48h 17m
2 stops
DSM18:17Des Moines
6 June
DSM05:30Des Moines
32h 30m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
$2,855

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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

$1,554

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

10:55-10:27

2 stops38h 32m

Des Moines

Mon 8/6

11:34-08:15

2 stops53h 41m

$1,583

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

$2,848
Fastest return journey

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

$2,852

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

09:00-18:17

2 stops48h 17m

Des Moines

Sat 6/6

05:30-05:00

1 stop32h 30m

$2,855

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

10:55-21:40

2 stops25h 45m

Des Moines

Sat 6/6

17:17-08:15

2 stops47h 58m

$2,883

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

10:55-20:30

2 stops24h 35m

Des Moines

Sat 6/6

17:17-08:15

2 stops47h 58m

$2,885

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

10:55-20:30

2 stops24h 35m

Des Moines

Sat 6/6

17:17-08:15

2 stops47h 58m

$2,890

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

09:00-18:17

2 stops48h 17m

Des Moines

Sat 6/6

19:02-10:20

2 stops24h 18m

$2,905

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

09:15-18:17

2 stops48h 02m

Des Moines

Sat 6/6

19:02-12:40

2 stops26h 38m

$2,907

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What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Des Moines?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Air New Zealand are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Des Moines

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Fastest flight time

24h 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Des Moines takes 24h 35m
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 35m.

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

    Prices for flights from Melbourne to Des Moines Airport are updated daily.

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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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Rating
Free cancellation
Price
United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,186Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,581 reviews
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