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$317+ Cheap flights from Melbourne, FL to Des Moines (MLB - DSM)

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 3/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MLB — DSM
Dec 10 — Dec 171
Wed 12/10
Wed 12/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 10, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/116:48 pmMLB - DSM
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Thu 11/135:35 amDSM - MLB
1 stop7h 08mDelta
Deal found 11/10$1,037

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MLB) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$427
(Delta)

One-way from

$317
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$169
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 33% potential increase in price ($109 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Des Moines

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Price

MelbourneDes Moines

MLB - DSM

MLBDSM

Melbourne

Fri 3/6

6:35 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

5:15 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$427

MelbourneDes Moines

MLB - DSM

MLBDSM

Melbourne

Fri 3/6

6:04 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

1:05 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$552

MelbourneDes Moines

MLB - DSM

MLBDSM

Melbourne

Sat 3/14

6:35 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$317

MelbourneDes Moines

MLB - DSM

MLBDSM

Melbourne

Sat 3/14

6:27 am-2:35 pm

2 stops9h 08m

$329

MelbourneDes Moines

MLB - DSM

MLBDSM

Melbourne

Sun 3/15

6:27 am-12:31 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$344

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Deals found on 11/9

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Melbourne to Des Moines in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne, Florida-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Melbourne, Florida-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne, Florida-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne, Florida-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Melbourne, Florida-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne, Florida to Des Moines?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne, Florida to Des Moines (average of $76). Flying from Melbourne, Florida to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $206). 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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  • How long is the flight from Melbourne, Florida to Des Moines?

    Delta can get you from Melbourne, Florida to Des Moines in just under 4h 56m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 1182 mi between Melbourne, Florida and Des Moines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne, Florida to Des Moines?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne, Florida to Des Moines (average of $76). Flying from Melbourne, Florida to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $206). 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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