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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 Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

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The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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1:42 pm - 9:35 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 53m2 stops Denver Intl Vancouver Intl

11:20 am - 12:23 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

42h 03m3 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,068Air Canada

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6:30 pm - 9:35 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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42h 03m3 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,082Air Canada

Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 15

5:03 pm - 9:35 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 32m2 stops Denver Intl Vancouver Intl

10:20 am - 4:20 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

22h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Denver Intl

$1,084Air Canada

Mon, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 21

1:42 pm - 9:35 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 53m2 stops Denver Intl Vancouver Intl

11:20 am - 8:40 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

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$1,085Air Canada

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1:42 pm - 9:35 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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11:20 am - 4:20 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

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29h 19m2 stops Vancouver Intl Denver Intl

$1,085Air Canada

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1:42 pm - 9:35 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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11:20 am - 4:20 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

46h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Denver Intl

$1,090Air Canada

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3:25 pm - 9:35 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

49h 10m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

10:20 am - 4:20 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

22h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Denver Intl

$1,124Air Canada

Mon, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 21

2:05 pm - 9:00 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

11:15 am - 6:52 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

24h 37m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,636American Airlines

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7:40 pm - 9:00 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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11:15 am - 6:52 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

24h 37m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,636American Airlines

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Feb 8

DSM3:31 pmDes Moines

22h 24m

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SYD6:55 amSydney Kingsford Smith

Feb 23

SYD2:05 pmSydney Kingsford Smith

21h 49m

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DSM6:54 pmDes Moines

$1,194

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Feb 1

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22h 24m

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SYD6:05 amSydney Kingsford Smith

26h 17m

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DSM3:22 pmDes Moines

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Mar 8

DSM4:11 pmDes Moines

21h 44m

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SYD9:50 pmSydney Kingsford Smith

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$1,220

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Feb 1

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

30h 00m

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SYD9:15 amSydney Kingsford Smith

22h 05m

1 stop

DSM2:20 pmDes Moines

$1,198

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Mar 9

DSM3:00 pmDes Moines

25h 05m

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SYD9:15 amSydney Kingsford Smith

21h 05m

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DSM2:20 pmDes Moines

$1,200

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Nov 1

DSM5:09 pmDes Moines

23h 11m

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SYD11:20 amSydney Kingsford Smith

27h 35m

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DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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1:42 pm-9:35 am

2 stops26h 53m

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Mon 2/15

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DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Des Moines

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3:25 pm-9:35 am

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DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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2:05 pm-9:00 am

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11:15 am-6:52 pm

2 stops24h 37m

$1,636

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DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Mon 12/7

7:40 pm-9:00 am

1 stop20h 20m

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Mon 12/14

11:15 am-6:52 pm

2 stops24h 37m

$1,636

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The best one-way flight to Sydney from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $713. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Sydney found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,068.

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The straight-line distance from Des Moines to Sydney Kingsford Smith is 8930.9 mi. 23h 51m is a normal flight duration for this route.
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The number of operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is 1 as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
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 Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
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