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$618+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Australia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SYD
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Australia

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 8, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1711:30 am
DSM
-
MEL
1 stop24h 30m
American Airlines
Thu 12/312:00 pm
MEL
-
DSM
1 stop21h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,082
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/311:40 pm
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops26h 50m
Air New Zealand
Wed 8/1910:55 am
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops27h 49m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/7$1,096
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/266:50 pm
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops45h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 8/2010:55 am
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops38h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,111
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/315:17 pm
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops23h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/196:30 am
MEL
-
DSM
3 stops24h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,117
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/316:50 pm
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops24h 45m
American Airlines
Wed 8/199:45 am
MEL
-
DSM
1 stop23h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,119
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/224:48 pm
DSM
-
SYD
2 stops23h 17m
American Airlines
Wed 7/2912:00 pm
SYD
-
DSM
1 stop19h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/216:50 pm
DSM
-
SYD
1 stop21h 15m
American Airlines
Tue 7/2812:00 pm
SYD
-
DSM
1 stop19h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,312
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/102:49 pm
DSM
-
SYD
2 stops25h 06m
Air New Zealand
Wed 6/249:30 am
SYD
-
DSM
2 stops21h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/7$1,335
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/265:37 am
DSM
-
MEL
3 stops36h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/208:15 am
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,396
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/2311:34 am
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops29h 41m
Lufthansa
Thu 7/3010:55 am
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops25h 27m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/8$1,442
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/235:17 pm
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops23h 58m
Qantas Airways
Thu 7/309:00 pm
MEL
-
DSM
3 stops34h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/8$1,483
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/296:08 am
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops34h 42m
Delta
Fri 7/310:00 am
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops26h 08m
Delta
Deal found 6/3$1,594

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated June 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,082
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$618
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,479
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From Des Moines to Australia
One-way flight from Des Moines to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($195 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Australia that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Tue 11/17

11:30 am-5:00 am

1 stop24h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

12:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$1,082

Des MoinesSydney

DSM - SYD

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Thu 10/15

3:10 pm-8:05 am

1 stop24h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/24

1:00 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop26h 07m

$1,406

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Thu 7/23

5:17 pm-8:15 am

2 stops23h 58m

Melbourne

Thu 7/30

9:00 pm-4:15 pm

3 stops34h 15m

$1,483
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesSydney

DSM - SYD

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Thu 7/23

6:50 pm-7:05 am

1 stop21h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/30

9:10 am-6:20 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$1,557

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 6/29

6:08 am-7:50 am

2 stops34h 42m

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

10:00 am-9:08 pm

2 stops26h 08m

$1,594

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sun 7/19

6:37 pm-7:50 am

2 stops46h 13m

Melbourne

Sun 7/26

10:00 am-9:08 pm

2 stops26h 08m

$1,604

Des MoinesSydney

DSM - SYD

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Mon 7/20

5:52 pm-6:50 am

2 stops45h 58m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/27

9:15 am-9:45 am

2 stops39h 30m

$1,625

Des MoinesDarwin

DSM - DRW

DSMDRW

Des Moines

Tue 7/21

6:50 pm-12:30 am

2 stops39h 10m

Darwin

Mon 7/27

1:35 am-6:20 pm

2 stops31h 15m

$1,701

Des MoinesPerth

DSM - PER

DSMPER

Des Moines

Thu 7/23

6:50 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Perth

Thu 7/30

11:55 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops31h 25m

$1,722

Des MoinesSydney

DSM - SYD

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Fri 7/17

5:52 am-7:00 am

2 stops34h 08m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/24

10:20 am-4:15 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$1,772

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Australia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Australia?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Australia (average of $1,085). Flying from Des Moines to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,607). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Australia. Reviews last updated June 8, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to Australia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Australia?

    If you book a flight to Australia from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Australia?

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Australia can take about 23h 58m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,483. The distance from Des Moines to Australia is about 9365 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Australia?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Australia?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Australia (average of $1,085). Flying from Des Moines to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,607). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Australia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,085Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,160Average$1,539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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