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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Melbourne (MEL) from $1,460

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DSM — MEL
May 12 — May 191
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Cheap 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 (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 May 7, 2024.

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$1,658

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$1,088
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport?

Flying to your destination on a Wednesday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Melbourne Airport. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport?

April is one of the best times of the year to fly to Melbourne Airport from Des Moines. Prices for April average $2,013 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,257. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a April flight can save you 50% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport (DSM - 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.

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from Des Moines to Melbourne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between Des Moines and Melbourne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest Air New Zealand flights traveling from Des Moines to Melbourne. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Mon 9/93:00 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops35h 25mAir New Zealand
Mon 9/168:45 amMEL - DSM
2 stops44h 34mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/6$1,460
Mon 7/12:59 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops28h 51mAir New Zealand
Sun 7/216:55 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops42h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/6$2,350

Cheap Emirates flights from Des Moines to Melbourne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Emirates for the route between Des Moines and Melbourne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Emirates flights we've found at this time heading from Des Moines to Melbourne. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Mon 9/93:19 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops47h 11mEmirates
Sun 9/152:25 amMEL - DSM
3 stops56h 40mEmirates
Deal found 5/6$2,918
Mon 9/93:19 pmDSM - MEL
3 stops37h 16mEmirates
Sun 9/152:25 amMEL - DSM
3 stops56h 40mEmirates
Deal found 5/6$2,924

Cheap Des Moines to Melbourne flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Melbourne specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Prices were last updated on May 7, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Melbourne in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 5/811:40 amDSM - MEL
2 stops38h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 5/153:15 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops46h 47mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/7$2,322
Fri 5/106:04 amDSM - MEL
2 stops37h 46mAir New Zealand
Sat 6/86:55 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops42h 07mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/6$2,443
Fri 5/102:56 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops28h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/88:45 amMEL - DSM
3 stops27h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$2,619
Wed 5/85:48 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops34h 47mQantas Airways
Wed 5/151:00 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop25h 02mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/7$2,836
Wed 5/811:40 amDSM - MEL
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/151:00 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop25h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$3,002
Fri 5/1011:40 amDSM - MEL
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/811:30 amMEL - DSM
2 stops26h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$3,438
Fri 5/105:05 pmDSM - MEL
3 stops27h 30mAir Canada
Sat 6/86:00 amMEL - DSM
3 stops25h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 5/6$3,483
Wed 5/83:36 pmDSM - MEL
3 stops27h 09mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1512:00 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops26h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$3,639
Wed 5/82:56 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops39h 54mEmirates
Tue 5/142:25 amMEL - DSM
3 stops58h 50mEmirates
Deal found 5/7$3,792

Des Moines to Melbourne 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Melbourne in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Melbourne in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Mon 9/93:00 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops35h 25mAir New Zealand
Mon 9/168:45 amMEL - DSM
2 stops44h 34mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/6$1,460
Mon 9/94:10 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/162:00 pmMEL - DSM
3 stops34h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,928
Mon 9/92:56 pmDSM - MEL
3 stops27h 24mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/162:00 pmMEL - DSM
3 stops34h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$2,153
Wed 11/66:00 amDSM - MEL
2 stops35h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/106:55 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops44h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/6$2,210
Wed 5/811:40 amDSM - MEL
2 stops38h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 5/153:15 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops46h 47mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/7$2,322
Mon 7/12:59 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops28h 51mAir New Zealand
Sun 7/216:55 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops42h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/6$2,350
Fri 5/106:04 amDSM - MEL
2 stops37h 46mAir New Zealand
Sat 6/86:55 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops42h 07mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/6$2,443
Mon 7/13:45 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops29h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 7/211:00 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop25h 17mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/6$2,477
Mon 7/12:59 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops28h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/218:45 amMEL - DSM
3 stops27h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$2,597

Find flights from Des Moines to Melbourne within your budget

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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.

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$1,460 - $9,547

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Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 9/9

2 stops35h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 9/16

2 stops44h 34m

$1,460

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 9/9

2 stops26h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 9/16

3 stops34h 06m

$1,928

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 9/9

3 stops27h 24m

Melbourne

Mon 9/16

3 stops34h 06m

$2,153

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 7/1

2 stops28h 51m

Melbourne

Sun 7/21

2 stops42h 40m

$2,350

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 7/1

2 stops29h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 7/21

1 stop25h 17m

$2,477

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 7/1

2 stops28h 51m

Melbourne

Sun 7/21

3 stops27h 44m

$2,597

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 9/9

2 stops47h 11m

Melbourne

Sun 9/15

3 stops56h 40m

$2,918

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 9/9

3 stops37h 16m

Melbourne

Sun 9/15

3 stops56h 40m

$2,924

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 9/9

1 stop42h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 9/16

2 stops24h 43m

$9,547

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Melbourne by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Melbourne by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Melbourne is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $3,150. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,088). Flying from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,802). 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.

January

$1,498

February

$1,156

March

$1,088

April

$1,397

May

$1,462

June

$1,570

July

$1,802

August

$1,477

September

$1,476

October

$1,562

November

$1,472

December

$1,698

Temperature and rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MEL

Temperature

46.4 - 68 °F

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 May 7, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Emirates from Des Moines to Melbourne to help guide your decision. 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.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
638 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
638 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
638 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,995 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
638 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
977 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
638 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,686 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
638 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Related info for your journey

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

  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport for under $1,500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport for under $1,500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air New Zealand for just $1,460, but on average you can expect to pay $3,150.

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

    Currently priced at $1,460, 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 Qantas Airways and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $2,477 and $2,918, respectively. Air New Zealand is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What does DSM to MEL mean?

    Des Moines Airport is DSM and Melbourne Airport is MEL. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Melbourne that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Melbourne flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Des Moines to Melbourne with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Melbourne flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Melbourne that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Melbourne offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Melbourne?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Melbourne flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Melbourne Airport flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Melbourne Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/7.

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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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
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