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$693+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Melbourne (MEL)

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 10/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MEL
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,255
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$693
(American Airlines)
From Des Moines to Melbourne
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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 September 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/313:48 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops25h 42mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/74:05 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop35h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/299:30 amDSM - MEL
1 stop27h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/54:05 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop35h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/243:10 pmDSM - MEL
1 stop23h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/1512:00 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops27h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,266
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/303:10 pmDSM - MEL
1 stop26h 20mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/612:00 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops22h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,267

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 10/29

9:30 am-5:00 am

1 stop27h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 11/5

4:05 pm-10:40 am

1 stop35h 35m

$1,255

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 1/19

3:20 pm-9:30 am

1 stop25h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

12:00 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$1,266

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

3:20 pm-9:30 am

1 stop25h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

12:00 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$1,266

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Thu 1/22

3:20 pm-9:30 am

1 stop25h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 2/5

12:00 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$1,266

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sun 2/8

1:44 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 46m

Melbourne

Sat 2/21

4:05 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops22h 51m

$1,266

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

3:10 pm-9:30 am

1 stop26h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

12:00 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops22h 36m

$1,267

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Fri 10/24

2:28 pm-6:45 am

2 stops24h 17m

$693

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 10/29

3:10 pm-9:30 am

1 stop26h 20m

$694

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Thu 2/12

1:46 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 44m

$695

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Fri 10/24

2:37 pm-12:05 am

3 stops41h 28m

$741

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport

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

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 32% on flights from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 September 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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.

  • 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 American Airlines fly from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport in about 27h 30m. 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 $1,081, United Airlines will fly you from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to United 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 Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,081Average$1,556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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