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

American Airlines is the most popular carrier 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 September 2026, there is 1 operator 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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3:04 pm - 6:25 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 21m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Los Angeles

11:05 am - 7:33 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

25h 28m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles

$1,261Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

8:05 pm - 9:00 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

19h 55m1 stop Los Angeles

2:05 pm - 5:46 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

20h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,277Qantas Airways

Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 10

8:05 pm - 9:00 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

19h 55m1 stop Los Angeles

2:05 pm - 6:54 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

21h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,277Qantas Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

4:56 pm - 6:55 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:15 pm - 2:49 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

36h 34m2 stops Auckland Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,293Qantas Airways

Wed, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 15

3:31 pm - 9:00 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 29m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles

2:05 pm - 11:05 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

26h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,310American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

2:40 pm - 6:25 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 45m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Los Angeles

2:05 pm - 11:09 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

26h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,310American Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 15

3:04 pm - 9:00 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 56m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Los Angeles

11:10 am - 8:18 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

26h 08m2 stops Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$1,310American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

8:05 pm - 9:00 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

19h 55m1 stop Los Angeles

11:10 am - 5:46 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

23h 36m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,310American Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 10

1:02 pm - 9:20 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 18m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

11:50 am - 4:14 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

21h 24m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

$1,314United Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 15

9:45 am - 6:25 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 40m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles

7:20 am - 2:49 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

24h 29m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,337American Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 15

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Qantas Airways flights from Des Moines to Australia

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Qantas Airways

Nov 1

DSM8:05 pmDes Moines

19h 55m

1 stop

SYD9:00 amSydney Kingsford Smith

Nov 10

SYD2:05 pmSydney Kingsford Smith

20h 41m

1 stop

DSM5:46 pmDes Moines

$1,277

Qantas Airways

Feb 3

DSM4:56 pmDes Moines

20h 59m

1 stop

SYD6:55 amSydney Kingsford Smith

Feb 15

SYD7:15 pmSydney Kingsford Smith

36h 34m

2 stops

DSM2:49 pmDes Moines

$1,293

Qantas Airways

Nov 5

DSM8:05 pmDes Moines

19h 55m

1 stop

SYD9:00 amSydney Kingsford Smith

Nov 12

SYD2:05 pmSydney Kingsford Smith

21h 49m

1 stop

DSM6:54 pmDes Moines

$1,374

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Australia

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American Airlines

Nov 4

DSM3:04 pmDes Moines

24h 56m

2 stops

SYD9:00 amSydney Kingsford Smith

Nov 11

SYD11:10 amSydney Kingsford Smith

26h 08m

2 stops

DSM8:18 pmDes Moines

$1,310

American Airlines

Feb 3

DSM9:45 amDes Moines

27h 40m

2 stops

SYD6:25 amSydney Kingsford Smith

Feb 15

SYD7:20 amSydney Kingsford Smith

24h 29m

2 stops

DSM2:49 pmDes Moines

$1,337

American Airlines

Nov 6

DSM8:05 pmDes Moines

19h 55m

1 stop

SYD9:00 amSydney Kingsford Smith

Nov 13

SYD11:15 amSydney Kingsford Smith

25h 18m

1 stop

DSM7:33 pmDes Moines

$1,396

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DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Fri 11/6

3:04 pm-6:25 am

2 stops22h 21m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/13

11:05 am-7:33 pm

2 stops25h 28m

$1,261

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Des MoinesSydney

DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Sun 11/1

8:05 pm-9:00 am

1 stop19h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/10

2:05 pm-5:46 pm

1 stop20h 41m

$1,277

Des MoinesSydney

DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Wed 11/4

8:05 pm-9:00 am

1 stop19h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

2:05 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop21h 49m

$1,277

Des MoinesSydney

DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Wed 2/3

4:56 pm-6:55 am

1 stop20h 59m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/15

7:15 pm-2:49 pm

2 stops36h 34m

$1,293

Des MoinesSydney

DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Wed 11/4

3:31 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 29m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

2:05 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$1,310

Des MoinesSydney

DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Wed 2/3

2:40 pm-6:25 am

2 stops22h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/15

2:05 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop26h 04m

$1,310

Des MoinesSydney

DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Wed 11/4

3:04 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 56m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

11:10 am-8:18 pm

2 stops26h 08m

$1,310

Des MoinesSydney

DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Sun 11/1

8:05 pm-9:00 am

1 stop19h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/10

11:10 am-5:46 pm

2 stops23h 36m

$1,310

Des MoinesSydney

DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Wed 2/3

1:02 pm-9:20 am

2 stops27h 18m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/15

11:50 am-4:14 pm

2 stops21h 24m

$1,314

Des MoinesSydney

DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Wed 2/3

9:45 am-6:25 am

2 stops27h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/15

7:20 am-2:49 pm

2 stops24h 29m

$1,337

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

The month of September 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 September, then book flights to Australia from Des Moines during February instead. Flights to Australia in February, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $1,385.

Can stopping save me money on Des Moines to Australia flights?

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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Best Price Found	$682
Fastest flight time	20h 59m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Australia from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $682. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Australia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,261.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Australia takes 20h 59m

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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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 September 2026, there is 1 operator 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 7.0 12,076 reviews		Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,160	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,226 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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