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$740+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Australia

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DSM — SYD
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$1,238
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One-way from

$740
(United Airlines)

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December

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September

Average price

$1,832
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Australia
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Wed 11/122:54 pmOMA - SYD
2 stops24h 51mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/199:55 amSYD - OMA
2 stops29h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/28$1,196
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sun 6/295:56 amCID - SYD
2 stops33h 39mDelta
Thu 7/109:25 amSYD - CID
2 stops21h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/28$1,238
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 4/29$1,261
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/12:57 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops28h 53mAir New Zealand
Fri 8/88:35 amMEL - DSM
2 stops28h 42mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/27$1,355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Tue 6/106:30 amCID - SYD
2 stops33h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/209:30 amSYD - CID
2 stops22h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,362
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/52:57 pmDSM - BNE
2 stops29h 03mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/129:45 amBNE - DSM
2 stops27h 32mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/28$1,398
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/123:36 pmOMA - SYD
1 stop24h 24mQantas Airways
Wed 11/192:30 pmSYD - OMA
1 stop20h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,442
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/86:10 pmOMA - SYD
1 stop21h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/229:10 amSYD - OMA
2 stops24h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,447
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 6/178:00 amDSM - SYD
2 stops32h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/259:30 amSYD - DSM
2 stops26h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,462
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Sun 12/286:25 amDSM - SYD
2 stops33h 10mDelta
Sun 1/1811:05 amSYD - DSM
2 stops26h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/28$1,471
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Fri 8/227:00 amOMA - SYD
2 stops45h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 8/269:40 pmSYD - OMA
2 stops31h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,513
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Tue 8/123:43 pmOMA - BNE
2 stops27h 57mQantas Airways
Fri 10/319:45 amBNE - OMA
1 stop19h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,515

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Australia that are best for you.

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Australia

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Cedar RapidsSydney

CID - SYD

CIDSYD

Cedar Rapids

Sun 6/29

5:56 am-6:35 am

2 stops33h 39m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/10

9:25 am-3:35 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$1,238

Cedar RapidsSydney

CID - SYD

CIDSYD

Cedar Rapids

Tue 6/10

6:30 am-6:55 am

2 stops33h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/20

9:30 am-5:09 pm

2 stops22h 39m

$1,362

Des MoinesBrisbane

DSM - BNE

DSMBNE

Des Moines

Tue 8/5

2:57 pm-11:00 am

2 stops29h 03m

Brisbane

Tue 8/12

9:45 am-10:17 pm

2 stops27h 32m

$1,398

OmahaSydney

OMA - SYD

OMASYD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 7/8

6:30 pm-7:05 am

2 stops21h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/22

9:10 am-6:47 pm

2 stops24h 37m

$1,447

OmahaSydney

OMA - SYD

OMASYD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 7/8

6:10 pm-7:05 am

1 stop21h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/22

10:25 am-3:22 pm

1 stop19h 57m

$1,450

Des MoinesSydney

DSM - SYD

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Tue 6/17

8:00 am-7:00 am

2 stops32h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/25

9:30 am-8:42 pm

2 stops26h 12m

$1,462

OmahaBrisbane

OMA - BNE

OMABNE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 8/12

3:43 pm-10:40 am

2 stops27h 57m

Brisbane

Fri 10/31

9:45 am-2:05 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$1,515

OmahaBrisbane

OMA - BNE

OMABNE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 8/12

2:58 pm-8:30 am

2 stops26h 32m

Brisbane

Fri 10/31

6:05 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops43h 05m

$1,523

Des MoinesSydney

DSM - SYD

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

5:20 pm-6:55 am

2 stops22h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/19

9:30 am-4:18 pm

2 stops21h 48m

$1,540

Des MoinesSydney

DSM - SYD

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

8:00 am-7:00 am

1 stop32h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/19

10:20 am-8:42 pm

2 stops25h 22m

$1,541

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Australia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Australia

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Australia (average of $1,043). Flying from Iowa to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). 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 IA to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa 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 April 30, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to Australia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 April 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and Air New Zealand from Iowa to Australia have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
471 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,405 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $740. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Iowa to Australia for a low price.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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 Iowa to Australia?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Australia (average of $1,043). Flying from Iowa to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). 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 5 airlines flying from Iowa to Australia

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$961Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,033Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,186Average$1,633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,191Average$1,898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,256Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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