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$968+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) 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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DSM
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 September 11, 2025.

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$968
(United Airlines)
From Melbourne to Des Moines
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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 2/2011:30 amMEL - DSM
2 stops26h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/243:00 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops26h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/8$968
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Fri 2/2010:10 amMEL - DSM
2 stops27h 43mDelta
Tue 2/245:25 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops45h 35mDelta
Deal found 9/10$972
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2012:00 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops26h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/245:59 pmDSM - MEL
1 stop42h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,127

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines that are best for you.

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MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 2/20

11:30 am-8:32 pm

2 stops26h 02m

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

3:00 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 00m

$968

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 2/20

10:10 am-8:53 pm

2 stops27h 43m

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

5:25 pm-8:00 am

2 stops45h 35m

$972

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 2/20

12:00 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops26h 56m

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

5:59 pm-5:00 am

1 stop42h 01m

$1,127

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Deals found on 9/8

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

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Des Moines. 0 airlines have flights to Des Moines from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Des Moines should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines?

    For as low as $968, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Melbourne Airport in 26h 02m. There are 9365 mi between Melbourne Airport and Des Moines. 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 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 Airport to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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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