What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to Australia?

American Airlines, Delta, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Australia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Australia?

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Australia are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Australia?

As of August 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to Australia.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Australia?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Australia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?

The required travel and health documents for your Australia trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Australia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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3:00 pm - 7:30 amDSM Des Moines-BNE Brisbane

24h 30m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

11:40 am - 9:17 pmBNE Brisbane-DSM Des Moines

25h 37m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,201United Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3

4:14 pm - 5:00 amDSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

21h 46m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

9:45 am - 7:21 pmMEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

24h 36m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,229American Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

9:51 am - 5:00 amDSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

28h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

1:35 pm - 11:12 pmMEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

24h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,229American Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

4:14 pm - 5:00 amDSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

21h 46m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

9:45 am - 7:21 pmMEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

24h 36m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,231American Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

9:51 am - 5:00 amDSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

28h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

1:35 pm - 11:12 pmMEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

24h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,231American Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

5:51 pm - 6:30 amDSM Des Moines-BNE Brisbane

20h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

9:40 am - 5:06 pmBNE Brisbane-DSM Des Moines

23h 26m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,251Qantas Airways

Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3

3:02 pm - 7:30 amDSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

25h 28m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles

10:55 am - 9:01 pmMEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

25h 06m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

$1,254United Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

6:00 am - 7:50 amDSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

34h 50m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles

10:00 am - 10:26 pmMEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

27h 26m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,262Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

6:07 pm - 7:05 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 58m1 stop Los Angeles

12:00 pm - 5:52 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

20h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,272Qantas Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

1:35 pm - 6:30 amDSM Des Moines-BNE Brisbane

25h 55m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

10:30 am - 4:16 pmBNE Brisbane-DSM Des Moines

20h 46m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

$1,761United Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 27

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Qantas Airways flights from Des Moines to Australia

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Qantas Airways

Jan 30

DSM5:51 pmDes Moines

20h 39m

1 stop

BNE6:30 amBrisbane

Feb 3

BNE9:40 amBrisbane

23h 26m

1 stop

DSM5:06 pmDes Moines

$1,251

Qantas Airways

Sep 15

DSM6:07 pmDes Moines

21h 58m

1 stop

SYD7:05 amSydney Kingsford Smith

Sep 22

SYD12:00 pmSydney Kingsford Smith

20h 52m

1 stop

DSM5:52 pmDes Moines

$1,272

Qantas Airways

Sep 23

DSM6:22 pmDes Moines

21h 33m

1 stop

SYD6:55 amSydney Kingsford Smith

Sep 30

SYD12:00 pmSydney Kingsford Smith

20h 52m

1 stop

DSM5:52 pmDes Moines

$1,274

Delta flights from Des Moines to Australia

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Delta

Sep 16

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

34h 50m

2 stops

MEL7:50 amMelbourne

Sep 23

MEL10:00 amMelbourne

27h 26m

2 stops

DSM10:26 pmDes Moines

$1,262

Delta

Sep 23

DSM10:20 amDes Moines

30h 30m

2 stops

MEL7:50 amMelbourne

Sep 30

MEL10:00 amMelbourne

27h 26m

2 stops

DSM10:26 pmDes Moines

$1,263

Delta

Sep 21

DSM10:20 amDes Moines

29h 30m

2 stops

SYD6:50 amSydney Kingsford Smith

Sep 28

SYD9:15 amSydney Kingsford Smith

26h 31m

2 stops

DSM8:46 pmDes Moines

$1,313

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Des MoinesBrisbane

DSM Des Moines - BNE Brisbane

DSMBNE

Des Moines

Sat 1/30

3:00 pm-7:30 am

2 stops24h 30m

Brisbane

Wed 2/3

11:40 am-9:17 pm

2 stops25h 37m

$1,201

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM Des Moines - MEL Melbourne

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 9/21

4:14 pm-5:00 am

1 stop21h 46m

Melbourne

Mon 9/28

9:45 am-7:21 pm

2 stops24h 36m

$1,229

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM Des Moines - MEL Melbourne

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 9/21

9:51 am-5:00 am

1 stop28h 09m

Melbourne

Mon 9/28

1:35 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop24h 37m

$1,229

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM Des Moines - MEL Melbourne

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 9/21

4:14 pm-5:00 am

1 stop21h 46m

Melbourne

Mon 9/28

9:45 am-7:21 pm

2 stops24h 36m

$1,231

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM Des Moines - MEL Melbourne

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 9/21

9:51 am-5:00 am

1 stop28h 09m

Melbourne

Mon 9/28

1:35 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop24h 37m

$1,231

Des MoinesBrisbane

DSM Des Moines - BNE Brisbane

DSMBNE

Des Moines

Sat 1/30

5:51 pm-6:30 am

1 stop20h 39m

Brisbane

Wed 2/3

9:40 am-5:06 pm

1 stop23h 26m

$1,251

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM Des Moines - MEL Melbourne

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 9/21

3:02 pm-7:30 am

2 stops25h 28m

Melbourne

Mon 9/28

10:55 am-9:01 pm

2 stops25h 06m

$1,254

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM Des Moines - MEL Melbourne

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 9/16

6:00 am-7:50 am

2 stops34h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 9/23

10:00 am-10:26 pm

2 stops27h 26m

$1,262

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Des MoinesSydney

DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Tue 9/15

6:07 pm-7:05 am

1 stop21h 58m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/22

12:00 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop20h 52m

$1,272

Des MoinesBrisbane

DSM Des Moines - BNE Brisbane

DSMBNE

Des Moines

Sun 9/20

1:35 pm-6:30 am

2 stops25h 55m

Brisbane

Sun 9/27

10:30 am-4:16 pm

2 stops20h 46m

$1,761

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Australia from Des Moines, with most prices found around $0. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to Australia from Des Moines during June instead. Flights to Australia in June, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around $1,085.

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You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a Des Moines to Australia flight.

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Fastest flight time	21h 58m
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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Australia takes 21h 58m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Australia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Australia?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Australia are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Australia?
As of August 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to Australia.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Australia?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Australia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?
The required travel and health documents for your Australia trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Australia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Australia

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,085	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,897 reviews		Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,160	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,095 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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