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$817+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Melbourne (MEL)

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DSM — MEL
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,313
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$817
(American Airlines)

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Average price

$1,367
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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 July 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/312:23 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops25h 22mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/149:45 amMEL - DSM
2 stops25h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,286
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/96:05 amDSM - MEL
2 stops34h 20mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/198:35 amMEL - DSM
2 stops30h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$1,313
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Air New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/98:02 amDSM - MEL
3 stops33h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1912:10 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,423
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/169:28 amDSM - MEL
2 stops35h 32mFiji Airways
Sat 8/231:30 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops24h 47mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,593
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sun 8/178:00 amDSM - MEL
3 stops33h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/249:30 amMEL - DSM
2 stops29h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,609
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/162:57 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops26h 18mAir Canada
Sat 8/2310:55 amMEL - DSM
2 stops38h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 7/2$1,696
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/168:00 amDSM - MEL
1 stop33h 15mSWISS
Sat 8/2310:55 amMEL - DSM
2 stops27h 46mSWISS
Deal found 7/2$1,700
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/168:00 amDSM - MEL
1 stop33h 15mBrussels Airlines
Sat 8/2310:55 amMEL - DSM
2 stops27h 46mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,722

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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

Thu 7/31

2:23 pm-6:45 am

2 stops25h 22m

Melbourne

Thu 8/14

9:45 am-8:41 pm

2 stops25h 56m

$1,286

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sun 11/9

6:05 am-9:25 am

2 stops34h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 11/19

8:35 am-10:20 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$1,313

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sun 11/9

8:02 am-10:55 am

3 stops33h 53m

Melbourne

Wed 11/19

12:10 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$1,423

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sat 8/16

9:28 am-12:00 pm

2 stops35h 32m

Melbourne

Sat 8/23

1:30 pm-11:17 pm

2 stops24h 47m

$1,593

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sun 8/17

6:00 am-8:15 am

2 stops35h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 8/24

9:30 am-10:28 pm

2 stops27h 58m

$1,609

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sat 8/16

2:57 pm-8:15 am

2 stops26h 18m

Melbourne

Sat 8/23

10:55 am-10:43 am

2 stops38h 48m

$1,696

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sat 8/16

8:00 am-8:15 am

1 stop33h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 8/23

10:55 am-11:41 pm

2 stops27h 46m

$1,700

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sat 8/16

8:00 am-8:15 am

1 stop33h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 8/23

10:55 am-11:41 pm

2 stops27h 46m

$1,722

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Thu 7/10

2:23 pm-6:45 am

2 stops25h 22m

$817

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Thu 7/10

3:44 pm-10:35 am

3 stops27h 51m

$1,012

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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 July 3, 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 July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways 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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
486 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
868 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

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. 2 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Des Moines on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,313, Air New Zealand will fly you from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Fiji Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,531 and $1,593, respectively. Air New Zealand is 15% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $817. Users have also found prices from $1,057 and $1,697 on United Airlines and Qantas Airways, respectively.

  • 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 3, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,148Average$1,402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,256Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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