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$882+ 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 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DSM
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Des Moines

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 January 27, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 3/189:10 am
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops28h 00m
Delta
Tue 3/2410:51 am
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops52h 09m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$882
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 3/1810:30 am
MEL
-
DSM
3 stops45h 37m
United Airlines
Tue 3/243:28 pm
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops49h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$928
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/259:10 am
MEL
-
DSM
3 stops28h 00m
Delta
Tue 3/315:47 pm
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops47h 03m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$1,399
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/184:05 pm
MEL
-
DSM
1 stop23h 37m
Qantas Airways
Tue 3/246:08 pm
DSM
-
MEL
1 stop42h 52m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,572
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 3/1810:30 am
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops23h 38m
United Airlines
Sun 3/225:04 pm
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops23h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,732
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/1610:30 am
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops21h 37m
United Airlines
Fri 3/205:04 pm
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops23h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,775

Find 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 January 27, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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$882
(Delta)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 3/18

9:10 am-9:10 pm

2 stops28h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

11:33 am-7:00 am

2 stops51h 27m

$882

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 3/25

9:10 am-9:10 pm

2 stops28h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

5:20 pm-8:50 am

2 stops47h 30m

$884

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 3/18

10:30 am-4:07 pm

3 stops45h 37m

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

3:28 pm-8:30 am

2 stops49h 02m

$928

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 3/18

4:05 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop23h 37m

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

6:08 pm-5:00 am

1 stop42h 52m

$1,572

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 3/25

4:05 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop23h 37m

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

6:08 pm-5:00 am

1 stop42h 52m

$1,572

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Deals found on 1/25

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne Airport-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Airport-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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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $882, Delta can have you in Des Moines from Melbourne Airport in 28h. 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.

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