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$553+ 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 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SYD
mar. 6 — mar. 131
vie. 3/6
vie. 3/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Australia

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Australia
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 febrero 4, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
sáb. 3/213:12 pm
DSM
-
BNE
1 stop22h 48m
American Airlines
sáb. 3/287:40 pm
BNE
-
DSM
1 stop33h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/4$1,153
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
vie. 3/203:12 pm
DSM
-
BNE
1 stop22h 48m
American Airlines
vie. 3/277:40 pm
BNE
-
DSM
1 stop33h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,154
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
mié. 3/186:15 am
DSM
-
BNE
2 stops34h 05m
Delta
mié. 3/2510:05 am
BNE
-
DSM
2 stops26h 05m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$1,170
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
mié. 3/185:35 am
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops33h 25m
Delta
mié. 3/259:10 am
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops28h 00m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$1,175
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
mié. 3/183:12 pm
DSM
-
BNE
1 stop22h 48m
American Airlines
mié. 3/257:15 am
BNE
-
DSM
2 stops26h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,175
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
vie. 3/205:05 am
DSM
-
MEL
1 stop31h 55m
American Airlines
vie. 3/274:05 pm
MEL
-
DSM
1 stop23h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,227
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
sáb. 3/2111:34 am
DSM
-
MEL
1 stop25h 26m
American Airlines
sáb. 3/2812:00 pm
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops26h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
mié. 3/1811:17 am
DSM
-
MEL
1 stop25h 43m
American Airlines
mié. 3/254:05 pm
MEL
-
DSM
1 stop23h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,252
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
jue. 3/192:28 pm
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops27h 02m
American Airlines
jue. 3/2612:00 pm
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops22h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
vie. 3/206:15 am
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops32h 45m
Delta
vie. 3/279:10 am
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops28h 00m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$1,274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/163:28 pm
DSM
-
SYD
2 stops24h 37m
United Airlines
lun. 3/2311:50 am
SYD
-
DSM
2 stops24h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,372
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/178:00 am
DSM
-
SYD
2 stops32h 05m
United Airlines
mar. 3/2411:50 am
SYD
-
DSM
1 stop26h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,382

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 febrero 4, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,153
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$560
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,654
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Australia 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Australia that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Des MoinesBrisbane

DSM - BNE

DSMBNE

Des Moines

vie. 3/20

3:12 pm-5:00 am

1 stop22h 48m

Brisbane

vie. 3/27

7:40 pm-2:32 pm

1 stop33h 52m

$1,154

Des MoinesBrisbane

DSM - BNE

DSMBNE

Des Moines

sáb. 3/21

3:12 pm-5:00 am

1 stop22h 48m

Brisbane

sáb. 3/28

7:40 pm-2:32 pm

1 stop33h 52m

$1,162

Des MoinesBrisbane

DSM - BNE

DSMBNE

Des Moines

mié. 3/18

5:35 am-7:20 am

2 stops34h 45m

Brisbane

mié. 3/25

10:05 am-10:38 pm

2 stops27h 33m

$1,170

Des MoinesBrisbane

DSM - BNE

DSMBNE

Des Moines

lun. 3/16

3:26 pm-5:30 am

1 stop23h 04m

Brisbane

lun. 3/23

7:15 am-6:47 pm

2 stops26h 32m

$1,170

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

mié. 3/18

10:51 am-7:00 am

2 stops28h 09m

Melbourne

mié. 3/25

9:10 am-9:10 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$1,175

Des MoinesBrisbane

DSM - BNE

DSMBNE

Des Moines

mié. 3/18

3:12 pm-5:00 am

1 stop22h 48m

Brisbane

mié. 3/25

7:15 am-6:57 pm

2 stops26h 42m

$1,175

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

vie. 3/20

5:05 am-5:00 am

1 stop31h 55m

Melbourne

vie. 3/27

4:05 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop23h 37m

$1,227

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

sáb. 3/21

10:04 am-5:00 am

2 stops26h 56m

Melbourne

sáb. 3/28

12:00 pm-10:34 pm

2 stops26h 34m

$1,232

Des MoinesSydney

DSM - SYD

DSMSYD

Des Moines

lun. 3/16

2:59 pm-7:00 am

1 stop24h 01m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 3/23

10:25 am-4:07 pm

2 stops21h 42m

$1,372

Des MoinesSydney

DSM - SYD

DSMSYD

Des Moines

mar. 3/17

8:00 am-8:05 am

2 stops32h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 3/24

11:50 am-10:44 pm

1 stop26h 54m

$1,382

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Australia (average of $1,253). Flying from Des Moines to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,843). 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 febrero 4, 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,222 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 22h 48m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,154. The distance from Des Moines to Australia is about 8600 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Des Moines to Australia consider Des Moines - Melbourne, Des Moines - Sydney Kingsford Smith or Des Moines - Brisbane as they are the most popular.

  • 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.

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

    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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Australia (average of $1,253). Flying from Des Moines to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,843). 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 febrero 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,135Average$1,479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,160Average$1,533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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