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

Airlines like United Airlines fly from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport in about 25h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 9365 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

Currently priced at $1,260, American Airlines will fly you from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to MEL?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.

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

For a flight from Des Moines to Melbourne, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 1 airline has flights to Melbourne from Des Moines on a regular basis.

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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Thu 12/118:00 amDSM - MEL

2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/187:25 amMEL - DSM

2 stops23h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$29,453

Best flights from Des Moines to Melbourne
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Mon 1/263:35 pmDSM - MEL

2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/21:00 pmMEL - DSM

2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,161

Tue 1/63:35 pmDSM - MEL

2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/2711:30 amMEL - DSM

2 stops27h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,291

Wed 1/215:09 pmDSM - MEL

2 stops47h 51mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/41:00 pmMEL - DSM

2 stops24h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,337

Sat 1/247:50 amDSM - MEL

2 stops33h 10mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/3111:30 amMEL - DSM

2 stops26h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,371

Wed 1/148:00 amDSM - MEL

2 stops32h 30mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/3011:30 amMEL - DSM

2 stops21h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,371

Thu 1/228:00 amDSM - MEL

2 stops33h 00mUnited Airlines

Thu 2/511:30 amMEL - DSM

2 stops29h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,371

Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Melbourne. Data last updated December 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 1/63:35 pmDSM - MEL

2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/2711:30 amMEL - DSM

2 stops27h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,291

Mon 1/193:35 pmDSM - MEL

2 stops24h 55mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/41:00 pmMEL - DSM

2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,321

Wed 1/215:09 pmDSM - MEL

2 stops47h 51mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/41:00 pmMEL - DSM

2 stops24h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,337

Fri 1/236:48 pmDSM - MEL

2 stops45h 42mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/301:00 pmMEL - DSM

2 stops24h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,499

Sat 1/247:50 amDSM - MEL

2 stops33h 10mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/3111:30 amMEL - DSM

2 stops26h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,371

Sun 1/255:30 amDSM - MEL

2 stops35h 00mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/111:30 amMEL - DSM

2 stops27h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,386

Sun 1/253:04 pmDSM - MEL

2 stops25h 21mAir New Zealand

Sun 2/112:10 pmMEL - DSM

2 stops27h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/11

$1,686

Mon 1/263:35 pmDSM - MEL

2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/21:00 pmMEL - DSM

2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,161

Mon 1/263:04 pmDSM - MEL

2 stops26h 51mAir New Zealand

Mon 2/29:10 amMEL - DSM

3 stops30h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/11

$1,643

One-way flights from Des Moines to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Sat 2/73:25 pmDSM - MEL

1 stop25h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$685

Sun 1/256:48 pmDSM - MEL

2 stops46h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$719

Sat 1/247:50 amDSM - MEL

3 stops56h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$877

Sun 1/258:30 amDSM - MEL

3 stops55h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$921

Sat 2/711:35 amDSM - MEL

3 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,334

Sun 1/2511:35 amDSM - MEL

1 stop24h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/10

$1,637

Sat 1/245:51 pmDSM - MEL

1 stop42h 09mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/9

$1,642

Sun 1/253:04 pmDSM - MEL

3 stops29h 16mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/10

$1,676

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Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 1/26

3:35 pm-10:00 am

2 stops25h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

1:00 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$1,161

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Tue 1/6

3:35 pm-10:00 am

2 stops25h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 1/27

11:30 am-9:50 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$1,291

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

5:09 pm-10:00 am

2 stops47h 51m

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

1:00 pm-8:34 pm

2 stops24h 34m

$1,337

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

7:50 am-10:00 am

2 stops33h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 1/31

11:30 am-8:34 pm

2 stops26h 04m

$1,371

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 1/14

8:00 am-9:30 am

2 stops32h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 1/30

11:30 am-4:28 pm

2 stops21h 58m

$1,371

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Thu 1/22

8:00 am-10:00 am

2 stops33h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 2/5

11:30 am-11:44 pm

2 stops29h 14m

$1,371

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sat 2/7

2:34 pm-9:30 am

2 stops25h 56m

$685

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

6:48 pm-10:00 am

2 stops46h 12m

$719

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

7:50 am-9:35 am

3 stops56h 45m

$877

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

8:30 am-9:25 am

3 stops55h 55m

$921

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FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Melbourne Airport 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 Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Melbourne Airport 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 Airport 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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Melbourne?
For a flight from Des Moines to Melbourne, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 1 airline has flights to Melbourne from Des Moines on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport?
Airlines like United Airlines fly from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport in about 25h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 9365 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
Currently priced at $1,260, American Airlines will fly you from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport 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.

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