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$693+ Cheap flights from Iowa 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 10/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MEL
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,255
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$693
(American Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 10/243:53 pmDSM - MEL
1 stop21h 07mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/314:05 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop38h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/8$1,255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sun 10/263:10 pmDSM - MEL
1 stop26h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/24:05 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop35h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/229:30 amDSM - MEL
1 stop27h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/294:05 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop23h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,261
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sun 10/269:44 amCID - MEL
1 stop27h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/24:05 pmMEL - CID
1 stop24h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,261
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/256:30 amOMA - MEL
1 stop32h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/112:00 pmMEL - OMA
1 stop23h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/252:28 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops24h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/112:00 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops26h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/96:33 pmOMA - MEL
2 stops23h 52mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/169:45 amMEL - OMA
1 stop24h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,290
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/103:33 pmOMA - MEL
2 stops26h 52mQantas Airways
Tue 12/165:45 pmMEL - OMA
2 stops37h 57mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/9$1,431
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/13:47 pmOMA - MEL
2 stops27h 18mQantas Airways
Fri 10/173:30 pmMEL - OMA
2 stops23h 58mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/9$1,604
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Mon 10/278:00 amCID - MEL
2 stops33h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/31:00 pmMEL - CID
3 stops25h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,610
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 10/258:55 amCID - MEL
2 stops32h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/112:00 pmMEL - CID
2 stops24h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,709
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 11/136:30 amCID - MEL
2 stops34h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/171:00 pmMEL - CID
3 stops25h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$2,160

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Cedar RapidsMelbourne

CID - MEL

CIDMEL

Cedar Rapids

Sun 10/26

9:44 am-5:00 am

1 stop27h 16m

Melbourne

Sun 11/2

4:05 pm-12:30 am

1 stop24h 25m

$1,261

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sun 10/26

9:30 am-5:00 am

1 stop27h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 11/2

4:05 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop23h 49m

$1,262

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 10/25

6:30 am-6:45 am

1 stop32h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 11/1

12:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$1,263

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 10/22

3:10 pm-6:45 am

1 stop23h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 10/29

4:05 pm-9:00 am

1 stop32h 55m

$1,263

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sat 1/31

3:30 pm-9:30 am

2 stops25h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 2/12

12:00 pm-5:12 pm

2 stops22h 12m

$1,265

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sat 2/7

1:44 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 46m

Melbourne

Thu 2/19

12:00 pm-5:12 pm

2 stops22h 12m

$1,265

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

1:44 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 46m

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

4:05 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$1,265

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

$1,265

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 10/9

6:33 pm-10:25 am

2 stops23h 52m

Melbourne

Thu 10/16

9:45 am-5:58 pm

1 stop24h 13m

$1,290

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 12/10

3:33 pm-11:25 am

2 stops26h 52m

Melbourne

Tue 12/16

5:45 pm-2:42 pm

2 stops37h 57m

$1,431

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Melbourne Airport

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

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa 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 11, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Melbourne Airport?

    A quick flight from Iowa to Melbourne Airport can take about 26h 27m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,610. The distance between Iowa and Melbourne Airport is about 9468 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Melbourne Airport?

    When deciding which route to take from Iowa to Melbourne Airport consider Des Moines - Melbourne, Omaha Eppley Airfield - Melbourne or Cedar Rapids - Melbourne as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Iowa to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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 Iowa to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Iowa 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 Iowa to Melbourne

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Iowa 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 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,081Average$1,556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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