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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Melbourne from $840

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United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 7:30 am
DSM
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MEL
26h 55m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 4:15 pm
MEL
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DSM
21h 45m
2 stops
$1,470United Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 7:30 am
DSM
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MEL
23h 13m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 11:44 pm
MEL
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DSM
27h 49m
2 stops
$1,474United Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 8:15 am
DSM
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MEL
23h 58m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 9:25 pm
MEL
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DSM
25h 30m
2 stops
$1,475United Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 8:15 am
DSM
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MEL
23h 58m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 9:23 am
MEL
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DSM
37h 28m
2 stops
$1,484United Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 7:50 am
DSM
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MEL
33h 50m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 10:32 pm
MEL
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DSM
27h 32m
2 stops
$1,491Delta
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 7:50 am
DSM
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MEL
34h 35m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 10:32 pm
MEL
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DSM
27h 32m
2 stops
$1,492Delta
Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 7:50 am
DSM
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MEL
34h 35m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 10:32 pm
MEL
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DSM
27h 32m
2 stops
$1,493Delta
Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 3:50 pm
DSM
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MEL
41h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 10:18 pm
MEL
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DSM
43h 58m
2 stops
$1,546Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 3:50 pm
DSM
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MEL
41h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 10:18 pm
MEL
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DSM
43h 58m
2 stops
$1,552Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 3:50 pm
DSM
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MEL
41h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 10:18 pm
MEL
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DSM
43h 58m
2 stops
$1,554Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 17

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
United Airlines
May 8
DSM1:35 pmDes Moines
26h 55m
2 stops
MEL7:30 amMelbourne
May 15
MEL9:30 amMelbourne
21h 45m
2 stops
DSM4:15 pmDes Moines
$1,470
United Airlines
May 6
DSM5:17 pmDes Moines
23h 13m
2 stops
MEL7:30 amMelbourne
May 13
MEL10:55 amMelbourne
27h 49m
2 stops
DSM11:44 pmDes Moines
$1,474
United Airlines
May 9
DSM5:17 pmDes Moines
23h 58m
2 stops
MEL8:15 amMelbourne
May 16
MEL10:55 amMelbourne
25h 30m
2 stops
DSM9:25 pmDes Moines
$1,475

Delta flights from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
Delta
May 6
DSM7:00 amDes Moines
33h 50m
2 stops
MEL7:50 amMelbourne
May 13
MEL10:00 amMelbourne
27h 32m
2 stops
DSM10:32 pmDes Moines
$1,491
Delta
May 8
DSM6:15 amDes Moines
34h 35m
2 stops
MEL7:50 amMelbourne
May 15
MEL10:00 amMelbourne
27h 32m
2 stops
DSM10:32 pmDes Moines
$1,492
Delta
May 8
DSM7:01 amDes Moines
33h 49m
2 stops
MEL7:50 amMelbourne
May 15
MEL10:00 amMelbourne
26h 03m
2 stops
DSM9:03 pmDes Moines
$1,493

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Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Fri 5/8

1:35 pm-7:30 am

2 stops26h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 5/15

9:30 am-4:15 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$1,470

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

5:17 pm-7:30 am

2 stops23h 13m

Melbourne

Wed 5/13

10:55 am-11:44 pm

2 stops27h 49m

$1,474

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

5:17 pm-8:15 am

2 stops23h 58m

Melbourne

Sat 5/16

10:55 am-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 30m

$1,475

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

5:17 pm-8:15 am

2 stops23h 58m

Melbourne

Mon 5/18

10:55 am-9:23 am

2 stops37h 28m

$1,484

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

7:00 am-7:50 am

2 stops33h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 5/13

10:00 am-10:32 pm

2 stops27h 32m

$1,491

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Fri 5/8

6:15 am-7:50 am

2 stops34h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 5/15

10:00 am-10:32 pm

2 stops27h 32m

$1,492

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Fri 5/8

6:15 am-7:50 am

2 stops34h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 5/15

10:00 am-10:32 pm

2 stops27h 32m

$1,493

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

7:05 am-3:50 pm

2 stops41h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 5/17

5:20 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops43h 58m

$1,546

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

7:05 am-3:50 pm

2 stops41h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 5/17

5:20 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops43h 58m

$1,552

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

7:05 am-3:50 pm

2 stops41h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 5/17

5:20 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops43h 58m

$1,554

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Fastest flight time

24h 04m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport takes 24h 04m
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  • How far is Des Moines to Melbourne by plane?

    Des Moines and Melbourne are 9366.9 mi apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 24h 04m.

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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Melbourne Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Melbourne Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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