How long is the flight from Iowa to Australia?

Flight times from Iowa to Australia vary, but if you’re flying out of Des Moines and flying into Sydney (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 20h 20m on average. Another popular route from Iowa to Australia is flying from Cedar Rapids to Sydney, which will take roughly 21h 56m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Iowa to Australia?

Qantas Airways and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Iowa to Australia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to Australia?

Prices for flights from Iowa to Australia refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to Australia?

There are 2 operators available for flights from Iowa to Australia as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to Australia?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Iowa to Australia.

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

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

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1:40 pm - 6:55 amCID Cedar Rapids-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:15 pm - 3:47 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CID Cedar Rapids

37h 32m2 stops Auckland Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,118Qantas Airways

Sat, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 14

8:00 am - 7:30 amCID Cedar Rapids-BNE Brisbane

31h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

11:20 am - 5:53 pmBNE Brisbane-CID Cedar Rapids

22h 33m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,210United Airlines

Sat, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 19

8:49 am - 7:30 amCID Cedar Rapids-BNE Brisbane

30h 41m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

11:20 am - 4:58 pmBNE Brisbane-CID Cedar Rapids

21h 38m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,210United Airlines

Mon, Feb 8 - Fri, Feb 19

11:00 am - 7:30 amCID Cedar Rapids-BNE Brisbane

28h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

11:20 am - 9:11 pmBNE Brisbane-CID Cedar Rapids

25h 51m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,210United Airlines

Sun, Feb 7 - Fri, Feb 19

2:38 pm - 5:50 amCID Cedar Rapids-BNE Brisbane

23h 12m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

6:45 am - 6:27 pmBNE Brisbane-CID Cedar Rapids

27h 42m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,243Qantas Airways

Sun, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 20

6:15 pm - 6:30 amCID Cedar Rapids-BNE Brisbane

20h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:45 am - 6:27 pmBNE Brisbane-CID Cedar Rapids

27h 42m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,271Qantas Airways

Mon, Feb 8 - Sat, Feb 20

1:40 pm - 6:30 amCID Cedar Rapids-BNE Brisbane

24h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:45 am - 6:27 pmBNE Brisbane-CID Cedar Rapids

27h 42m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,271Qantas Airways

Sat, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 19

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

20h 20m1 stop Los Angeles

2:05 pm - 6:52 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

21h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,723American Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

4:01 pm - 11:45 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 44m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

2:05 pm - 6:58 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

21h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,299American Airlines

Wed, Dec 23 - Wed, Dec 30

9:45 am - 5:00 amDSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

26h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

8:00 am - 7:10 pmMEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

28h 10m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$3,157American Airlines

Sun, Dec 6 - Wed, Dec 9

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Qantas Airways flights from Iowa to Australia

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Qantas Airways

Jan 30

CID1:40 pmCedar Rapids

24h 15m

1 stop

SYD6:55 amSydney Kingsford Smith

Feb 14

SYD7:15 pmSydney Kingsford Smith

37h 32m

2 stops

CID3:47 pmCedar Rapids

$1,118

Qantas Airways

Feb 7

CID2:38 pmCedar Rapids

23h 12m

2 stops

BNE5:50 amBrisbane

Feb 20

BNE6:45 amBrisbane

27h 42m

2 stops

CID6:27 pmCedar Rapids

$1,243

Qantas Airways

Feb 6

CID1:40 pmCedar Rapids

24h 50m

1 stop

BNE6:30 amBrisbane

Feb 20

BNE6:45 amBrisbane

27h 42m

2 stops

CID6:27 pmCedar Rapids

$1,271

Air New Zealand flights from Iowa to Australia

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Iowa to Australia flight tickets

Air New Zealand

Feb 8

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

31h 35m

2 stops

SYD8:35 amSydney Kingsford Smith

Feb 21

SYD9:55 amSydney Kingsford Smith

29h 35m

2 stops

DSM10:30 pmDes Moines

$1,340

Air New Zealand

Feb 8

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

31h 35m

2 stops

SYD8:35 amSydney Kingsford Smith

Feb 21

SYD9:55 amSydney Kingsford Smith

29h 35m

2 stops

DSM10:30 pmDes Moines

$1,341

Air New Zealand

Feb 8

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

33h 35m

2 stops

SYD10:35 amSydney Kingsford Smith

Feb 21

SYD7:25 pmSydney Kingsford Smith

59h 51m

2 stops

DSM2:16 pmDes Moines

$1,370

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Cedar RapidsSydney

CID Cedar Rapids - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CIDSYD

Cedar Rapids

Sat 1/30

1:40 pm-6:55 am

1 stop24h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/14

7:15 pm-3:47 pm

2 stops37h 32m

$1,118

Cedar RapidsBrisbane

CID Cedar Rapids - BNE Brisbane

CIDBNE

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/6

8:00 am-7:30 am

2 stops31h 30m

Brisbane

Fri 2/19

11:20 am-5:53 pm

2 stops22h 33m

$1,210

Cedar RapidsBrisbane

CID Cedar Rapids - BNE Brisbane

CIDBNE

Cedar Rapids

Mon 2/8

8:49 am-7:30 am

2 stops30h 41m

Brisbane

Fri 2/19

11:20 am-4:58 pm

2 stops21h 38m

$1,210

Cedar RapidsBrisbane

CID Cedar Rapids - BNE Brisbane

CIDBNE

Cedar Rapids

Sun 2/7

11:00 am-7:30 am

2 stops28h 30m

Brisbane

Fri 2/19

11:20 am-9:11 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$1,210

Cedar RapidsBrisbane

CID Cedar Rapids - BNE Brisbane

CIDBNE

Cedar Rapids

Sun 2/7

2:38 pm-5:50 am

2 stops23h 12m

Brisbane

Sat 2/20

6:45 am-6:27 pm

2 stops27h 42m

$1,243

Cedar RapidsBrisbane

CID Cedar Rapids - BNE Brisbane

CIDBNE

Cedar Rapids

Mon 2/8

6:15 pm-6:30 am

1 stop20h 15m

Brisbane

Sat 2/20

6:45 am-6:27 pm

2 stops27h 42m

$1,271

Cedar RapidsBrisbane

CID Cedar Rapids - BNE Brisbane

CIDBNE

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/6

1:40 pm-6:30 am

1 stop24h 50m

Brisbane

Fri 2/19

6:45 am-6:27 pm

2 stops27h 42m

$1,271

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Des MoinesSydney

DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Wed 12/2

7:40 pm-9:00 am

1 stop20h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/9

2:05 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop21h 47m

$1,723

Des MoinesSydney

DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DSMSYD

Des Moines

Wed 12/23

4:01 pm-11:45 am

2 stops26h 44m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/30

2:05 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop21h 53m

$2,299

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM Des Moines - MEL Melbourne

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sun 12/6

9:45 am-5:00 am

1 stop26h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 12/9

8:00 am-7:10 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$3,157

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

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

Can stopping save me money on Iowa to Australia flights?

You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a Iowa to Australia flight.

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Best Price Found	$664
Fastest flight time	20h 20m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Australia from Iowa in the past 72 hours is $664. The best round-trip flight deal from Iowa to Australia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,118.

The fastest flight from Iowa to Australia takes 20h 20m

There are no direct flights from Iowa to Australia. There are no popular flight routes from Iowa to Australia.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Iowa to Australia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to Australia?
Prices for flights from Iowa to Australia refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to Australia?
There are 2 operators available for flights from Iowa to Australia as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to Australia?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Iowa to Australia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Australia 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 Australia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Iowa to Australia

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,085	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,233 reviews		Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,160	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,485 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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