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$1,297+ 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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DSM
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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 July 29, 2025.

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$1,297
(United Airlines)
From Melbourne to Des Moines
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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 July 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Mon 9/110:55 amMEL - DSM
2 stops24h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/293:25 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/13:05 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop22h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/299:34 amDSM - MEL
1 stop28h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,803
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/33:05 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop23h 08mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/308:00 amDSM - MEL
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$2,101

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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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Melbourne

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Des Moines

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Price

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 9/1

10:55 am-8:29 pm

2 stops24h 34m

Des Moines

Mon 9/29

3:25 pm-7:30 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,297

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 9/1

3:05 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop22h 54m

Des Moines

Mon 9/29

9:34 am-5:00 am

1 stop28h 26m

$1,803

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 9/3

3:05 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop23h 08m

Des Moines

Tue 9/30

8:00 am-6:45 am

2 stops31h 45m

$2,101

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Deals found on 7/27

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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.

Related info for your journey

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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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,297, United Airlines will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $1,803.

  • 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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