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$734+ 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 7/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SYD
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,258
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$734
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,362
From Des Moines to Australia
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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 June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/202:17 pmDSM - SYD
2 stops25h 48mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/39:10 amSYD - DSM
2 stops23h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,258
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/22:58 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops28h 52mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/912:05 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops25h 23mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/10$1,273
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/202:58 pmDSM - SYD
2 stops28h 37mAir New Zealand
Wed 9/311:50 amSYD - DSM
2 stops25h 38mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/10$1,303
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/155:45 amDSM - SYD
2 stops33h 50mDelta
Sun 9/219:25 amSYD - DSM
2 stops26h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/11$1,437
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 9/55:15 pmDSM - BNE
2 stops22h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/1410:30 amBNE - DSM
2 stops39h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,499
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 8/15:12 pmDSM - SYD
2 stops22h 43mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/810:20 amSYD - DSM
2 stops26h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,501
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/55:34 pmDSM - BNE
2 stops68h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/147:05 amBNE - DSM
2 stops40h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,555
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/65:56 amDSM - PER
2 stops40h 04mQatar Airways
Thu 11/2010:45 pmPER - DSM
2 stops35h 27mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,581
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/269:15 amDSM - MEL
2 stops32h 00mSWISS
Sat 8/210:55 amMEL - DSM
2 stops24h 29mSWISS
Deal found 6/11$1,677
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 7/245:12 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops24h 03mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/3110:55 amMEL - DSM
2 stops27h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,689
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/268:00 amDSM - MEL
1 stop33h 15mAir Canada
Sat 8/210:55 amMEL - DSM
2 stops24h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$1,692
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Fri 7/258:00 amDSM - MEL
1 stop32h 30mAustrian Airlines
Fri 8/110:55 amMEL - DSM
2 stops24h 29mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,718

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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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Des MoinesSydney

DSM - SYD

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Wed 8/20

2:17 pm-7:05 am

2 stops25h 48m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/3

9:10 am-5:35 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$1,258

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Tue 9/2

2:58 pm-10:50 am

2 stops28h 52m

Melbourne

Tue 9/9

12:05 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops25h 23m

$1,273

Des MoinesSydney

DSM - SYD

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Wed 8/20

2:58 pm-10:35 am

2 stops28h 37m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/3

11:50 am-10:28 pm

2 stops25h 38m

$1,303

Des MoinesBrisbane

DSM - BNE

DSMBNE

Des Moines

Fri 9/5

5:15 pm-6:30 am

2 stops22h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 9/14

10:30 am-10:46 am

2 stops39h 16m

$1,499

Des MoinesSydney

DSM - SYD

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Fri 8/1

5:12 pm-6:55 am

2 stops22h 43m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/8

10:20 am-10:17 pm

2 stops26h 57m

$1,501

Des MoinesSydney

DSM - SYD

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Fri 7/25

6:05 am-6:35 am

2 stops33h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/1

9:25 am-8:57 pm

2 stops26h 32m

$1,545

Des MoinesBrisbane

DSM - BNE

DSMBNE

Des Moines

Fri 9/5

5:34 pm-5:25 am

2 stops68h 51m

Brisbane

Sun 9/14

7:05 am-9:04 am

2 stops40h 59m

$1,555

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sat 7/26

9:15 am-8:15 am

2 stops32h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 8/2

10:55 am-8:24 pm

2 stops24h 29m

$1,677

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Thu 7/24

5:12 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 03m

Melbourne

Thu 7/31

10:55 am-11:00 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$1,689

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sat 7/26

8:00 am-8:15 am

1 stop33h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 8/2

10:55 am-8:24 pm

2 stops24h 29m

$1,692

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Australia

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Australia (average of $1,041). Flying from Des Moines to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,635). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 2.0 - 5.1 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, ANA and Emirates from Des Moines to Australia. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.

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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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Australia one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Australia are Delta ($741), United Airlines ($827), and Qantas Airways ($1,342).

  • 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 - Sydney Kingsford Smith, Des Moines - Brisbane or Des Moines - Melbourne 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.

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  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Australia (average of $1,041). Flying from Des Moines to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,635). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Australia

Discover the top 3 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,033Average$1,502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,256Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,291Average$1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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