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$693+ Cheap flights from Iowa 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 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SYD
Oct 15 — Oct 221
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,136
(Qantas Airways)

One-way from

$693
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,789
From Iowa to Australia
One-way flight from Iowa to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($117 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Iowa to Australia

Cheapest flights from Iowa to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/165:57 amCID - SYD
2 stops33h 38mDelta
Tue 9/239:25 amSYD - CID
2 stops28h 20mDelta
Deal found 9/15$1,082
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1011:42 amOMA - MEL
1 stop24h 18mQantas Airways
Tue 12/164:25 pmMEL - OMA
2 stops39h 17mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/15$1,136
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/299:30 amDSM - MEL
1 stop27h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/54:05 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop35h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/166:37 pmOMA - MEL
1 stop21h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/239:45 amMEL - OMA
1 stop23h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/291:46 pmCID - MEL
1 stop23h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/54:05 pmMEL - CID
1 stop24h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/243:10 pmDSM - MEL
1 stop23h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/1512:00 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops27h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,266
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/16:23 pmOMA - SYD
2 stops23h 27mQantas Airways
Sat 11/154:15 pmSYD - OMA
2 stops23h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/14$1,268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/282:28 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops27h 02mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/412:00 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops23h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/283:27 pmCID - MEL
2 stops26h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/412:00 pmMEL - CID
2 stops25h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,301
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/293:48 pmDSM - SYD
2 stops25h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/55:45 pmSYD - DSM
2 stops22h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,340
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/166:37 pmOMA - SYD
1 stop21h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/279:10 amSYD - OMA
1 stop23h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,345
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 9/209:34 amDSM - SYD
1 stop30h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/1110:10 amSYD - DSM
1 stop20h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,346

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

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Iowa

Fly to

Australia

Route

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Price

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 12/10

11:42 am-5:00 am

1 stop24h 18m

Melbourne

Tue 12/16

4:25 pm-2:42 pm

2 stops39h 17m

$1,136

Cedar RapidsBrisbane

CID - BNE

CIDBNE

Cedar Rapids

Thu 2/12

1:10 pm-7:30 am

2 stops26h 20m

Brisbane

Mon 2/16

11:40 am-8:28 pm

2 stops24h 48m

$1,253

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 12/6

3:33 pm-9:30 am

1 stop24h 57m

Melbourne

Sat 1/31

12:00 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$1,262

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 10/30

6:33 pm-9:30 am

1 stop22h 57m

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

12:00 pm-2:57 pm

1 stop19h 57m

$1,262

Cedar RapidsMelbourne

CID - MEL

CIDMEL

Cedar Rapids

Wed 10/29

1:46 pm-5:00 am

1 stop23h 14m

Melbourne

Wed 11/5

4:05 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop24h 23m

$1,262

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 10/29

3:10 pm-9:30 am

1 stop26h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 11/5

4:05 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop23h 54m

$1,264

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Fri 10/24

3:10 pm-6:45 am

1 stop23h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 11/15

12:00 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops27h 59m

$1,266

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 1/19

3:20 pm-9:30 am

1 stop25h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

12:00 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$1,266

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

1:48 pm-9:30 am

2 stops27h 42m

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

12:00 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops22h 36m

$1,266

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

3:20 pm-9:30 am

1 stop25h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

12:00 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$1,266

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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 $1,032). Flying from Iowa to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,627). 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 September 15, 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.

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  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Australia?

    Departing from Iowa to Australia will take you 24h 18m. There are 9249 mi between Iowa and Australia. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa 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 Iowa to Australia.

  • 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 $1,032). Flying from Iowa to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,627). 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 Iowa to Australia

Discover the top 3 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$582Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,033Average$1,538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,344Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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