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$880+ Cheap flights from Australia to Des Moines (DSM)

This is the cheapest round-trip 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.
SYD — DSM
ene. 22 — ene. 291
jue. 1/22
jue. 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Australia to Des Moines

Best flights from Australia to Des Moines
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Australia to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated diciembre 23, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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. 3/189:10 amMEL - DSM
2 stops28h 00mDelta
mar. 3/245:20 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops45h 40mDelta
Deal found 12/22$880
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
mié. 3/1810:30 amMEL - DSM
2 stops21h 37mUnited Airlines
mar. 3/246:49 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops46h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$892
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/1612:10 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops26h 34mAir New Zealand
vie. 3/207:15 amDSM - MEL
2 stops35h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/21$1,505
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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. 2/612:00 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops49h 04mAmerican Airlines
lun. 2/911:35 amDSM - MEL
1 stop24h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,586
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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. 2/128:00 amPER - DSM
2 stops44h 31mAmerican Airlines
lun. 2/165:15 amDSM - PER
2 stops41h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$2,139
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
jue. 2/1210:55 pmPER - DSM
2 stops29h 22mUnited Airlines
lun. 2/168:00 amDSM - PER
3 stops40h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$2,200

Find flight deals from Australia to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated diciembre 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$880
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,866
From Australia to Des Moines
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Australia

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

mié. 3/18

9:10 am-9:10 pm

2 stops28h 00m

Des Moines

mar. 3/24

5:20 pm-7:00 am

2 stops45h 40m

$880

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

mié. 3/18

10:30 am-4:07 pm

2 stops21h 37m

Des Moines

mar. 3/24

6:49 pm-9:00 am

2 stops46h 11m

$892

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

lun. 3/16

12:10 pm-10:44 pm

2 stops26h 34m

Des Moines

vie. 3/20

7:15 am-10:55 am

2 stops35h 40m

$1,505

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

vie. 2/6

12:00 pm-8:04 pm

2 stops49h 04m

Des Moines

lun. 2/9

11:35 am-5:00 am

1 stop24h 25m

$1,586

PerthDes Moines

PER - DSM

PERDSM

Perth

jue. 2/12

8:00 am-2:31 pm

2 stops44h 31m

Des Moines

lun. 2/16

5:15 am-12:25 pm

2 stops41h 10m

$2,139

PerthDes Moines

PER - DSM

PERDSM

Perth

jue. 2/12

10:55 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops29h 22m

Des Moines

lun. 2/16

8:00 am-2:45 pm

3 stops40h 45m

$2,200

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

vie. 1/2

1:00 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops44h 25m

$1,406

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

vie. 1/2

10:10 am-8:02 pm

3 stops26h 52m

$1,917

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

vie. 1/2

4:05 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$2,466

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Deals found on 12/21

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

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated diciembre 23, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from Australia to Des Moines by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Australia?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Australia to Des Moines. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Des Moines’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Des Moines?

    Departing from Australia to Des Moines will take you 21h 37m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9365 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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