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$683+ 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 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MEL
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Tue 12/93:38 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops25h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/164:05 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop35h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/131:40 pmOMA - MEL
2 stops26h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/2011:30 amMEL - OMA
2 stops28h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/138:47 amCID - MEL
2 stops32h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/201:00 pmMEL - CID
2 stops62h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,306
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/1311:35 amDSM - MEL
2 stops29h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/2011:30 amMEL - DSM
2 stops42h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,401
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Tue 12/91:31 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops27h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/1611:30 amMEL - DSM
2 stops29h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Fri 12/125:25 pmOMA - MEL
2 stops47h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/191:00 pmMEL - OMA
1 stop25h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,495
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Fri 12/125:15 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops47h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/191:00 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops27h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,495
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/116:00 amOMA - MEL
2 stops34h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/181:00 pmMEL - OMA
2 stops24h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,499
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/115:45 amDSM - MEL
2 stops34h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/181:00 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops24h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,499
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/118:00 amCID - MEL
2 stops32h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/181:00 pmMEL - CID
2 stops26h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,499
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1011:42 amOMA - MEL
1 stop24h 18mQantas Airways
Tue 12/167:20 pmMEL - OMA
2 stops36h 22mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/28$1,556
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Wed 12/102:53 pmOMA - MEL
2 stops26h 42mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/1612:10 pmMEL - OMA
2 stops50h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,570

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 October 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,284
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$683
(American Airlines)
From Iowa to Melbourne
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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 October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/3

8:15 am-9:30 am

2 stops32h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 3/10

12:00 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop25h 48m

$1,284

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Tue 1/6

8:00 am-9:30 am

2 stops32h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 1/27

1:00 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$1,289

Cedar RapidsMelbourne

CID - MEL

CIDMEL

Cedar Rapids

Sat 12/13

8:47 am-10:00 am

2 stops32h 13m

Melbourne

Sat 12/20

1:00 pm-10:34 am

2 stops62h 34m

$1,306

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

11:26 am-8:00 am

2 stops27h 34m

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

10:10 am-9:24 pm

2 stops28h 14m

$1,347

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 12/13

1:40 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 12/20

1:00 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop25h 59m

$1,384

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/3

6:20 pm-5:00 am

1 stop41h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 3/10

12:00 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop27h 51m

$1,387

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sat 12/13

11:35 am-10:00 am

2 stops29h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 12/20

11:30 am-12:42 pm

2 stops42h 12m

$1,401

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sat 3/21

3:30 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 4/4

7:00 am-2:45 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$1,429

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Tue 12/9

1:31 pm-10:00 am

2 stops27h 29m

Melbourne

Tue 12/16

11:30 am-11:44 pm

2 stops29h 14m

$1,449

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 2/12

8:15 am-9:30 am

2 stops32h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 2/16

1:00 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop25h 56m

$1,474

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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 October 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Iowa to Melbourne Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    A quick flight from Iowa to Melbourne Airport can take about 27h 34m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,347. The distance between Iowa and Melbourne Airport is about 9365 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $683. United Airlines flights start at $694 while deals on Delta start at $726 one-way.

  • 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.

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