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$834+ 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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MEL
Aug 4 — Aug 111
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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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,356
(oojo)

One-way from

$834
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,367
From Iowa to Melbourne
One-way flight from Iowa to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($118 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($78 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Iowa to Melbourne

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 July 30, 2025.

This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:37 pmOMA - MEL
2 stops24h 58mQantas Airways
Fri 9/198:00 amMEL - OMA
2 stops24h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,382
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/147:44 pmOMA - MEL
2 stops23h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/216:00 amMEL - OMA
2 stops26h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,416
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/116:15 amDSM - MEL
2 stops47h 20mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/307:35 amMEL - DSM
2 stops29h 53mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/29$1,439
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/114:51 pmOMA - MEL
2 stops33h 54mAir New Zealand
Thu 9/1812:05 pmMEL - OMA
2 stops25h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/30$1,454
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/133:25 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/2010:55 amMEL - DSM
2 stops27h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,544
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/89:34 amDSM - MEL
1 stop28h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/153:05 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop23h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,574
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 9/108:00 amCID - MEL
2 stops33h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/179:30 amMEL - CID
2 stops23h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,610
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/116:37 pmOMA - MEL
1 stop21h 08mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/189:45 amMEL - OMA
1 stop23h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,681
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/129:59 amCID - MEL
1 stop28h 01mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/193:05 pmMEL - CID
1 stop23h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,681
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/85:15 pmDSM - MEL
3 stops27h 20mAir Canada
Mon 9/158:30 pmMEL - DSM
3 stops42h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$2,208
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/117:17 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops24h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/306:05 pmMEL - DSM
3 stops30h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$2,380
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:35 amCID - MEL
3 stops38h 00mAir Canada
Fri 9/198:45 pmMEL - CID
3 stops37h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$2,607

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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 July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Iowa

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Melbourne

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Price

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 1/19

3:00 pm-9:25 am

2 stops25h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

10:35 am-10:30 pm

2 stops28h 55m

$1,356

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 9/12

6:37 pm-10:35 am

2 stops24h 58m

Melbourne

Fri 9/19

8:00 am-5:20 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$1,382

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 9/14

7:44 pm-10:05 am

2 stops23h 21m

Melbourne

Sun 9/21

6:00 am-5:57 pm

2 stops26h 57m

$1,416

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 1/19

3:20 pm-9:30 am

1 stop25h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

4:05 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$1,431

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 9/11

4:51 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops33h 54m

Melbourne

Thu 9/18

12:05 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$1,454

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 1/19

8:00 am-10:55 am

3 stops33h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

12:10 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$1,458

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

6:20 am-8:00 am

2 stops32h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

10:10 am-10:28 pm

2 stops29h 18m

$1,466

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sat 9/13

3:25 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 9/20

10:55 am-11:41 pm

2 stops27h 46m

$1,544

Cedar RapidsMelbourne

CID - MEL

CIDMEL

Cedar Rapids

Wed 9/10

8:00 am-8:15 am

2 stops33h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 9/17

9:30 am-5:35 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$1,610

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 9/11

6:37 pm-6:45 am

1 stop21h 08m

Melbourne

Thu 9/18

9:45 am-5:57 pm

1 stop23h 12m

$1,681

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/29

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Melbourne

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

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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.

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 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways from Iowa to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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  • 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 2 airlines flying from Iowa to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,081Average$1,459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,256Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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