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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Australia from $588

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American Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 5:00 am
DSM
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BNE
21h 35m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 2:50 pm
BNE
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DSM
35h 10m1 stop
$1,007American Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24
American Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 5:00 am
DSM
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BNE
21h 35m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 2:50 pm
BNE
-
DSM
35h 10m1 stop
$1,013American Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24
United Airlines Logo
3:04 pm - 7:00 am
DSM
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SYD
22h 56m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 10:20 pm
SYD
-
DSM
27h 30m1 stop
$1,162United Airlines
Sun, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 15
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 8:30 am
DSM
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SYD
33h 55m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:40 am - 9:55 am
SYD
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DSM
40h 15m2 stops
$1,166Delta
Sun, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 15
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 6:50 am
DSM
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SYD
32h 15m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:40 am - 10:28 pm
SYD
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DSM
28h 48m2 stops
$1,216Delta
Sat, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 15
United Airlines Logo
7:50 am - 2:30 pm
DSM
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PER
40h 40m3 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 10:30 pm
PER
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DSM
45h 15m2 stops
$1,994United Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24
Qantas Airways Logo
4:00 pm - 3:50 pm
DSM
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AVV
30h 50m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
8:10 am - 5:06 pm
AVV
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DSM
25h 56m2 stops
$2,350Qantas Airways
Mon, Jan 19 - Wed, Feb 4
Air New Zealand Logo
3:04 pm - 11:00 am
DSM
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HBA
26h 56m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
6:00 am - 10:30 pm
HBA
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DSM
33h 30m3 stops
$2,365Air New Zealand
Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 23
Air New Zealand Logo
3:04 pm - 11:00 am
DSM
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HBA
26h 56m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
6:05 am - 10:30 pm
HBA
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DSM
33h 25m3 stops
$2,395Air New Zealand
Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 23
Qantas Airways Logo
5:51 pm - 3:50 pm
DSM
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AVV
28h 59m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 am - 5:06 pm
AVV
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DSM
28h 06m2 stops
$2,400Qantas Airways
Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Feb 4

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Australia

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United Airlines
Dec 8
DSM11:35 amDes Moines
27h 55m
2 stops
BNE7:30 amBrisbane
Dec 12
BNE11:40 amBrisbane
26h 49m
2 stops
DSM10:29 pmDes Moines
$1,042
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United Airlines
Feb 8
DSM3:04 pmDes Moines
22h 56m
1 stop
SYD7:00 amSydney Kingsford Smith
Feb 15
SYD11:50 amSydney Kingsford Smith
27h 30m
1 stop
DSM10:20 pmDes Moines
$1,162
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United Airlines
Jan 18
DSM3:35 pmDes Moines
24h 40m
2 stops
SYD9:15 amSydney Kingsford Smith
Jan 25
SYD11:50 amSydney Kingsford Smith
27h 40m
1 stop
DSM10:30 pmDes Moines
$1,166
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Delta flights from Des Moines to Australia

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Australia flight tickets
Delta
Dec 8
DSM2:16 pmDes Moines
26h 04m
2 stops
BNE8:20 amBrisbane
Dec 12
BNE10:40 amBrisbane
26h 35m
2 stops
DSM9:15 pmDes Moines
$1,041
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Delta
Jan 18
DSM10:59 amDes Moines
53h 21m
2 stops
BNE8:20 amBrisbane
Jan 25
BNE10:40 amBrisbane
26h 14m
2 stops
DSM8:54 pmDes Moines
$1,058
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Delta
Feb 7
DSM5:35 amDes Moines
32h 15m
2 stops
SYD6:50 amSydney Kingsford Smith
Feb 15
SYD10:40 amSydney Kingsford Smith
28h 48m
2 stops
DSM10:28 pmDes Moines
$1,216
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Australia 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
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Return

Price

Des MoinesBrisbane

DSM - BNE

DSMBNE

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

3:25 pm-5:00 am

1 stop21h 35m

Brisbane

Sat 1/24

7:40 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$1,007

Des MoinesBrisbane

DSM - BNE

DSMBNE

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

3:25 pm-5:00 am

1 stop21h 35m

Brisbane

Sat 1/24

7:40 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$1,013

Des MoinesSydney

DSM - SYD

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Sun 2/8

3:04 pm-7:00 am

1 stop22h 56m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/15

11:50 am-10:20 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$1,162

Des MoinesSydney

DSM - SYD

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Sun 2/8

5:35 am-8:30 am

2 stops33h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/15

10:40 am-9:55 am

2 stops40h 15m

$1,166

Des MoinesSydney

DSM - SYD

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Sat 2/7

5:35 am-6:50 am

2 stops32h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/15

10:40 am-10:28 pm

2 stops28h 48m

$1,216

Des MoinesPerth

DSM - PER

DSMPER

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

7:50 am-2:30 pm

3 stops40h 40m

Perth

Sat 1/24

3:15 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops45h 15m

$1,994

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - AVV

DSMAVV

Des Moines

Mon 1/19

4:00 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops30h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 2/4

8:10 am-5:06 pm

2 stops25h 56m

$2,350

Des MoinesHobart

DSM - HBA

DSMHBA

Des Moines

Fri 1/16

3:04 pm-11:00 am

2 stops26h 56m

Hobart

Fri 1/23

6:00 am-10:30 pm

3 stops33h 30m

$2,365

Des MoinesHobart

DSM - HBA

DSMHBA

Des Moines

Fri 1/16

3:04 pm-11:00 am

2 stops26h 56m

Hobart

Fri 1/23

6:05 am-10:30 pm

3 stops33h 25m

$2,395

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - AVV

DSMAVV

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

5:51 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops28h 59m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 2/4

6:00 am-5:06 pm

2 stops28h 06m

$2,400

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

The month of June is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Australia from Des Moines, with most prices found around $1,362. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of June, then book flights to Australia from Des Moines during March instead. Flights to Australia in March, while not as cheap as those in June, still average around $1,392.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Australia?

The cheapest day to depart from Des Moines to Australia is on a Sunday. Travelers who choose to depart for Australia on a Sunday will often find tickets for as low as $1,381. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from Des Moines because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,669.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Australia?

Flying to Australia from Des Moines at noon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $1,402 when looking at flights departing at noon. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $1,658 on average. Flights to Australia from Des Moines in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a Des Moines to Australia flight.

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Fastest flight time

22h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Australia takes 22h 40m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Australia. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Australia.
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  • 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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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,260Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,047 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,360Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,066 reviews
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