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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Des Moines from $1,347

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United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 10:17
MEL
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DSM
38h 22m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:20 - 07:30
DSM
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MEL
25h 10m
2 stops
$1,347United Airlines
Mon, 3 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 10:17
MEL
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DSM
38h 22m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:20 - 08:15
DSM
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MEL
34h 55m
2 stops
$1,355United Airlines
Thu, 16 Jul - Thu, 23 Jul
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 18:20
MEL
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DSM
23h 35m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
14:25 - 06:45
DSM
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MEL
25h 20m
2 stops
$1,567American Airlines
Thu, 16 Jul - Thu, 23 Jul
American Airlines Logo
08:15 - 16:00
MEL
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DSM
22h 45m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
09:32 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
28h 28m
1 stop
$1,594American Airlines
Mon, 3 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
07:10 - 16:00
MEL
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DSM
23h 50m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:13 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
21h 47m
1 stop
$1,747Qantas Airways
Mon, 3 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
13:35 - 18:33
MEL
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DSM
19h 58m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
16:13 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
21h 47m
1 stop
$2,330Qantas Airways
Mon, 3 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
12:10 - 22:35
MEL
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DSM
25h 25m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
15:02 - 10:55
DSM
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MEL
28h 53m
2 stops
$2,464Air New Zealand
Mon, 3 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
07:45 - 18:55
MEL
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DSM
26h 10m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:13 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
21h 47m
1 stop
$2,640Qantas Airways
Thu, 6 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug
United Airlines Logo
06:30 - 16:15
MEL
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DSM
24h 45m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
17:17 - 08:15
DSM
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MEL
23h 58m
2 stops
$2,671United Airlines
Thu, 16 Jul - Thu, 23 Jul
Qantas Airways Logo
08:15 - 18:55
MEL
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DSM
25h 40m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:13 - 10:00
DSM
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MEL
26h 47m
2 stops
$2,690Qantas Airways
Thu, 6 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug

United Airlines flights from Melbourne to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on Melbourne to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
3 Aug
MEL10:55Melbourne
38h 22m
2 stops
DSM10:17Des Moines
26 Aug
DSM15:20Des Moines
25h 10m
2 stops
MEL07:30Melbourne
$1,347
United Airlines
16 July
MEL10:55Melbourne
38h 22m
2 stops
DSM10:17Des Moines
23 July
DSM06:20Des Moines
34h 55m
2 stops
MEL08:15Melbourne
$1,355
United Airlines
16 July
MEL06:30Melbourne
24h 45m
3 stops
DSM16:15Des Moines
23 July
DSM17:17Des Moines
23h 58m
2 stops
MEL08:15Melbourne
$2,671

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Des Moines

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne to Des Moines flight tickets
Qantas Airways
3 Aug
MEL07:10Melbourne
23h 50m
2 stops
DSM16:00Des Moines
26 Aug
DSM16:13Des Moines
21h 47m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
$1,747
Qantas Airways
3 Aug
MEL13:35Melbourne
19h 58m
1 stop
DSM18:33Des Moines
26 Aug
DSM16:13Des Moines
21h 47m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
$2,330
Qantas Airways
6 Aug
MEL07:45Melbourne
26h 10m
2 stops
DSM18:55Des Moines
10 Aug
DSM16:13Des Moines
21h 47m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
$2,640

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MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 3/8

10:55-10:17

2 stops38h 22m

Des Moines

Wed 26/8

15:20-07:30

2 stops25h 10m

$1,347

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 16/7

10:55-10:17

2 stops38h 22m

Des Moines

Thu 23/7

06:20-08:15

2 stops34h 55m

$1,355

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 16/7

09:45-18:20

1 stop23h 35m

Des Moines

Thu 23/7

14:25-06:45

2 stops25h 20m

$1,567

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 3/8

08:15-16:00

2 stops22h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 26/8

09:32-05:00

1 stop28h 28m

$1,594

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 3/8

07:10-16:00

2 stops23h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 26/8

16:13-05:00

1 stop21h 47m

$1,747
Fastest return journey

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 3/8

13:35-18:33

1 stop19h 58m

Des Moines

Wed 26/8

16:13-05:00

1 stop21h 47m

$2,330

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 3/8

12:10-22:35

2 stops25h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 26/8

15:02-10:55

2 stops28h 53m

$2,464

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 6/8

07:45-18:55

2 stops26h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 10/8

16:13-05:00

1 stop21h 47m

$2,640

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 16/7

06:30-16:15

3 stops24h 45m

Des Moines

Thu 23/7

17:17-08:15

2 stops23h 58m

$2,671

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 6/8

08:15-18:55

2 stops25h 40m

Des Moines

Mon 10/8

16:13-10:00

2 stops26h 47m

$2,690

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Cheap Melbourne to Des Moines flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

26h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Des Moines takes 26h 10m
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 26h 10m.

  • 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.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Des Moines Airport?

  • 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 $1,168Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,778 reviews
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    By using tools like our “Price Calendar”, you can see the best days for return flights on your travels. Our “Price Forecast” tool uses AI to predict whether you should purchase or hold off on booking for potentially cheaper prices. Explore shows you all flight options from a city or airport to build your own unique adventure. The Discover blog also provides valuable insights for saving money while booking your experience. After searching you can toggle on “Price Alerts” to track prices for your desired flight and book at the ideal moment.

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Can I find flights from Melbourne to Des Moines with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Des Moines from Melbourne on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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If you are simply researching potential flights to Des Moines, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Des Moines from Melbourne and alert you when they change.

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