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$274+ 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 12/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MLB
Aug 29 — Sep 51
Sat 8/29
Sat 9/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 30, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/283:03 pm
DSM
-
MLB
1 stop6h 56m
Delta
Sat 10/316:00 am
MLB
-
DSM
1 stop5h 42m
Delta
Deal found 7/29$433
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/252:54 pm
DSM
-
MLB
1 stop7h 20m
Delta
Tue 9/16:00 am
MLB
-
DSM
1 stop5h 43m
Delta
Deal found 7/28$436
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/111:30 pm
DSM
-
MLB
1 stop7h 47m
American Airlines
Fri 9/187:25 am
MLB
-
DSM
1 stop5h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/28$455
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/31:30 pm
DSM
-
MLB
1 stop7h 47m
American Airlines
Sun 10/115:44 pm
MLB
-
DSM
1 stop7h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$460
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/256:51 am
DSM
-
MLB
2 stops14h 32m
American Airlines
Tue 9/112:53 pm
MLB
-
DSM
1 stop6h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/28$474
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/255:45 am
DSM
-
MLB
1 stop7h 36m
Delta
Tue 12/295:55 am
MLB
-
DSM
1 stop5h 23m
Delta
Deal found 7/25$475
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/255:45 am
DSM
-
MLB
1 stop7h 36m
Delta
Thu 12/315:55 am
MLB
-
DSM
1 stop5h 23m
Delta
Deal found 7/25$488
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/911:22 am
DSM
-
MLB
1 stop4h 52m
American Airlines
Mon 10/125:44 pm
MLB
-
DSM
1 stop7h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/29$507
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/255:45 am
DSM
-
MLB
1 stop7h 36m
Delta
Fri 1/111:20 am
MLB
-
DSM
2 stops10h 32m
Delta
Deal found 7/25$512

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Melbourne

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 July 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$433
(Delta)

One-way from

$274
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$341
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MLB

DSMMLB

Des Moines

Wed 10/28

3:03 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Melbourne

Sat 10/31

6:00 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 42m

$433

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MLB

DSMMLB

Des Moines

Sat 10/3

1:30 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Melbourne

Sun 10/11

5:44 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$460

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MLB

DSMMLB

Des Moines

Tue 8/25

6:51 am-10:23 pm

2 stops14h 32m

Melbourne

Tue 9/1

12:53 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$474

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MLB

DSMMLB

Des Moines

Fri 10/9

11:22 am-5:14 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Melbourne

Mon 10/12

5:44 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$507

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MLB

DSMMLB

Des Moines

Fri 9/11

1:30 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Melbourne

Fri 9/18

12:58 pm-12:04 am

2 stops12h 06m

$529

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MLB

DSMMLB

Des Moines

Sat 11/28

11:28 am-5:06 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Melbourne

Sat 12/5

6:07 am-1:19 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$554

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MLB

DSMMLB

Des Moines

Wed 8/12

7:10 am-10:23 pm

2 stops14h 13m

Melbourne

Sun 8/16

5:33 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$561
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MLB

DSMMLB

Des Moines

Thu 11/5

11:28 am-5:09 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Melbourne

Mon 11/9

6:00 am-10:10 am

1 stop5h 10m

$566
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MLB

DSMMLB

Des Moines

Mon 12/21

10:15 am-10:42 pm

2 stops11h 27m

$274
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MLB

DSMMLB

Des Moines

Tue 12/22

2:15 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$309

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Deals found on 7/25

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Melbourne

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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Melbourne, Florida flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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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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 July 30, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta 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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,487 reviews

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,487 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,487 reviews

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

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?

    Delta and American Airlines can get you from Des Moines to Melbourne, Florida in just under 6h 56m. Your travel time can differ by up to 51m. 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 $269, Delta will fly you from Des Moines to Melbourne, Florida and back. In addition to Delta, 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.

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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 July 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$269Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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