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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Melbourne (MEL) from $2,294

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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 28, 2024.

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Average price

$2,431

Round-trip from

$1,083
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport?

Flying to your destination on a Wednesday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Melbourne Airport. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport?

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Melbourne Airport from Des Moines. Prices for September average $2,140 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,306. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a September flight can save you 36% on your journey compared to booking in December

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport (DSM - MEL)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from Des Moines to Melbourne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between Des Moines and Melbourne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest Air New Zealand flights traveling from Des Moines to Melbourne. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Mon 7/12:59 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops28h 51mAir New Zealand
Sun 7/213:00 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops46h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/27$2,302
Fri 5/246:05 amDSM - MEL
2 stops37h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 6/912:10 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops24h 52mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/27$2,364

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Des Moines to Melbourne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Des Moines and Melbourne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Qantas Airways flights we've found at this time heading from Des Moines to Melbourne. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Mon 7/13:45 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops26h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 7/211:00 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop25h 17mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/27$2,467
Fri 5/245:48 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops24h 47mQantas Airways
Sun 6/91:00 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop25h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/27$2,652

Cheap Des Moines to Melbourne flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Melbourne specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Prices were last updated on April 28, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Melbourne in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 5/15:43 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops38h 47mQatar Airways
Sun 5/53:15 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops46h 47mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$2,294
Fri 5/246:05 amDSM - MEL
2 stops37h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 6/912:10 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops24h 52mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/27$2,364
Fri 5/245:48 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops24h 47mQantas Airways
Sun 6/91:00 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop25h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/27$2,652
Wed 5/15:43 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops30h 52mQantas Airways
Sun 5/51:00 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop25h 01mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/26$3,034
Wed 5/15:43 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops25h 22mQantas Airways
Sun 5/51:00 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop25h 01mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/27$3,035
Fri 5/2411:40 amDSM - MEL
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/91:00 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop25h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$3,201
Fri 5/243:36 pmDSM - MEL
3 stops27h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/911:30 amMEL - DSM
2 stops26h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$3,452
Wed 5/15:43 pmDSM - MEL
1 stop20h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/51:00 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop25h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$3,921
Wed 5/15:43 pmDSM - MEL
1 stop20h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/51:00 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop25h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$4,021

Des Moines to Melbourne 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Melbourne in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Melbourne in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 5/15:43 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops38h 47mQatar Airways
Sun 5/53:15 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops46h 47mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$2,294
Mon 7/12:59 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops28h 51mAir New Zealand
Sun 7/213:00 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops46h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/27$2,302
Fri 5/246:05 amDSM - MEL
2 stops37h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 6/912:10 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops24h 52mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/27$2,364
Mon 7/13:45 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops26h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 7/211:00 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop25h 17mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/27$2,467
Fri 5/245:48 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops24h 47mQantas Airways
Sun 6/91:00 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop25h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/27$2,652
Mon 7/12:59 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops28h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/218:45 amMEL - DSM
3 stops27h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$2,896
Wed 5/15:43 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops30h 52mQantas Airways
Sun 5/51:00 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop25h 01mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/26$3,034
Wed 5/15:43 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops25h 22mQantas Airways
Sun 5/51:00 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop25h 01mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/27$3,035
Fri 5/2411:40 amDSM - MEL
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/91:00 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop25h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$3,201

Find flights from Des Moines to Melbourne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.

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$2,302 - $4,687

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Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 7/1

2 stops28h 51m

Melbourne

Sun 7/21

2 stops46h 35m

$2,302

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Fri 5/24

2 stops37h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 6/9

2 stops24h 52m

$2,364

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 7/1

2 stops26h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 7/21

1 stop25h 17m

$2,467

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Fri 5/24

2 stops24h 47m

Melbourne

Sun 6/9

1 stop25h 14m

$2,652

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 7/1

2 stops28h 51m

Melbourne

Sun 7/21

3 stops27h 44m

$2,896

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Fri 5/24

1 stop26h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 6/9

1 stop25h 14m

$3,201

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Fri 5/24

3 stops27h 29m

Melbourne

Sun 6/9

2 stops26h 44m

$3,452

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 7/1

3 stops27h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 7/21

3 stops30h 03m

$4,687

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Deals found on 4/27

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Melbourne by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Melbourne by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Melbourne is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $3,003. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,083). Flying from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,832). 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.

January

$1,529

February

$1,156

March

$1,083

April

$1,397

May

$1,503

June

$1,571

July

$1,832

August

$1,467

September

$1,490

October

$1,562

November

$1,489

December

$1,701

Temperature and rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MEL

Temperature

46.4 - 68 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated April 28, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Des Moines to Melbourne to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
646 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
646 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
646 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
991 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
646 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne?

    For a flight from Des Moines to Melbourne, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 2 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Des Moines on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport for under $2,400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport for under $2,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air New Zealand for just $2,302, but on average you can expect to pay $3,002.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $2,302, Air New Zealand will fly you from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Qantas Airways for as low as $2,467.

  • What does DSM to MEL mean?

    Des Moines Airport is DSM and Melbourne Airport is MEL. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Melbourne that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Melbourne flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Des Moines to Melbourne with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Melbourne flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Melbourne?

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

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

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Melbourne that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Melbourne offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Melbourne?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Melbourne flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Melbourne Airport flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Melbourne Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/27.

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Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Melbourne. 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 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
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United AirlinesCheapest$927Average$2,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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