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$200+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Melbourne, FL (DSM - MLB)

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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MLB
Jan 17 — Jan 241
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Sat 1/24
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Melbourne

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/306:52 pmDSM - MLB
2 stops15h 38mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/21:47 pmMLB - DSM
2 stops11h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$576
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/231:18 pmDSM - MLB
2 stops9h 54mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/21:47 pmMLB - DSM
2 stops11h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$637
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sun 12/215:35 amDSM - MLB
1 stop7h 31mDelta
Sun 12/286:47 pmMLB - DSM
1 stop4h 44mDelta
Deal found 12/18$727
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sun 12/2112:08 pmDSM - MLB
2 stops9h 46mDelta
Mon 12/2911:30 amMLB - DSM
2 stops10h 14mDelta
Deal found 12/18$737
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/185:34 amDSM - MLB
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Thu 12/254:42 pmMLB - DSM
1 stop5h 03mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,839

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Melbourne (MLB). 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$351
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$200
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$365
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Melbourne 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MLB

DSMMLB

Des Moines

Thu 1/15

4:25 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 1/23

5:56 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$351

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MLB

DSMMLB

Des Moines

Sat 2/7

6:24 am-5:49 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 2/14

6:00 am-12:14 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$363

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MLB

DSMMLB

Des Moines

Sat 2/7

11:35 am-11:58 pm

2 stops11h 23m

Melbourne

Sat 2/14

6:20 am-5:51 pm

2 stops12h 31m

$368

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MLB

DSMMLB

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

5:20 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Melbourne

Sat 3/28

6:00 am-4:54 pm

2 stops11h 54m

$422

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MLB

DSMMLB

Des Moines

Wed 3/25

5:35 am-2:14 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Melbourne

Sat 3/28

6:00 am-4:54 pm

2 stops11h 54m

$442

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MLB

DSMMLB

Des Moines

Sat 2/7

5:00 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$200

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MLB

DSMMLB

Des Moines

Sat 2/7

6:24 am-5:49 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$205

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MLB

DSMMLB

Des Moines

Tue 12/23

6:56 pm-1:17 pm

2 stops17h 21m

$460

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Deals found on 12/16

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Melbourne in December.
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 Des Moines-Melbourne, Florida flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Melbourne, Florida flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Melbourne, Florida flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Melbourne, Florida 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 Des Moines-Melbourne, Florida 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 Des Moines to Melbourne

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Melbourne, Florida (average of $80). Flying from Des Moines to Melbourne, Florida in December is currently the most expensive (average of $176). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Des Moines to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,055 reviews

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,055 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,055 reviews

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break

Related info for your journey

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

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

    American Airlines and Delta can get you from Des Moines to Melbourne, Florida in just under 6h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 10m. The distance between Des Moines and Melbourne, Florida is about 1182 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Melbourne, Florida round-trip?

    Currently priced at $406, American Airlines will fly you from Des Moines to Melbourne, Florida and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Melbourne 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 Des Moines to Melbourne, Florida?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Melbourne, Florida (average of $80). Flying from Des Moines to Melbourne, Florida in December is currently the most expensive (average of $176). 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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Top airline flying from Des Moines to Melbourne

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Des Moines to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$406Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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