How long does it take to fly to Sydney?

Flight times from Iowa to Sydney 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 59m on average. Another popular route from Iowa to Sydney is flying from Cedar Rapids to Sydney, which will take roughly 21h 59m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Iowa to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

American Airlines and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Iowa to Sydney Kingsford Smith

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The number of operators available for flights from Iowa to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is 1 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Iowa 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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5:30 am - 8:30 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 00m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

10:40 am - 9:44 amSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

40h 04m2 stops Los Angeles Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,144Delta

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

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

19h 55m1 stop Los Angeles

11:15 am - 6:56 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

24h 41m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,176American Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

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

$1,176American Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

6:02 pm - 9:00 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 58m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Los Angeles

11:15 am - 6:54 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

24h 39m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,176American Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

3:03 pm - 8:30 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 27m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

10:40 am - 7:15 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

25h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Minneapolis St Paul

$1,194Delta

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

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

19h 55m1 stop Los Angeles

11:15 am - 6:54 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

24h 39m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,227American Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

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

$1,227American Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

6:27 pm - 9:30 pmDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 03m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

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

20h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,235Qantas Airways

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14

5:39 am - 8:30 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 51m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

10:40 am - 10:35 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

28h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,244Delta

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14

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

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3:11 pm - 7:00 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

10:55 am - 10:15 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

26h 20m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,709Air New Zealand

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Sep 30

6:57 pm - 7:05 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 08m1 stop Los Angeles

12:00 pm - 11:12 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

26h 12m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,252Qantas Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Sep 30

2:27 pm - 7:05 amCID Cedar Rapids-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 38m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Los Angeles

9:25 pm - 5:32 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CID Cedar Rapids

35h 07m2 stops San Francisco Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,590Qantas Airways

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Sep 29

6:57 pm - 7:05 amDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 08m1 stop Los Angeles

11:05 am - 6:26 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

46h 21m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles

$2,742Qantas Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Sep 30

7:05 am - 7:50 pmDSM Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

45h 45m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl Brisbane

9:55 pm - 12:04 amSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines

41h 09m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$2,834Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Sep 30

11:50 am - 3:35 pmCID Cedar Rapids-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

36h 45m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl Brisbane

9:55 pm - 12:17 amSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CID Cedar Rapids

41h 22m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$2,843Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Sep 29

5:43 pm - 6:55 amCID Cedar Rapids-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 12m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:00 pm - 5:32 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CID Cedar Rapids

20h 32m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$3,024Qantas Airways

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Sep 29

5:43 pm - 6:55 amCID Cedar Rapids-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 12m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:00 pm - 12:17 amSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CID Cedar Rapids

27h 17m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl

$3,186Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Sep 29

10:56 am - 7:20 amCID Cedar Rapids-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 24m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

9:20 am - 10:47 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CID Cedar Rapids

28h 27m3 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$25,448Air Canada

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Sep 29

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Nov 7

DSM6:27 pmDes Moines

34h 03m

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Nov 14

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21h 49m

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36h 34m

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$1,293

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Nov 8

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19h 55m

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21h 49m

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DSM6:54 pmDes Moines

$1,176

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Nov 9

DSM8:05 pmDes Moines

19h 55m

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SYD9:00 amSydney Kingsford Smith

Nov 16

SYD2:05 pmSydney Kingsford Smith

21h 49m

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$1,227

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Nov 4

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24h 56m

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26h 08m

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DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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2 stops25h 35m

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DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Des Moines

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$1,227

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DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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8:05 pm-9:00 am

1 stop19h 55m

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DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Des Moines

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6:27 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops34h 03m

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2:05 pm-5:46 pm

1 stop20h 41m

$1,235

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5:39 am-8:30 am

2 stops33h 51m

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10:40 am-10:35 pm

2 stops28h 55m

$1,244

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DSM Des Moines - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Des Moines

Fri 11/6

3:04 pm-6:25 am

2 stops22h 21m

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Fri 11/13

11:05 am-7:33 pm

2 stops25h 28m

$1,261

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In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Iowa to Sydney. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $0. If you are unable to visit Sydney during the month of September, then departing from Iowa during the month July is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $0.

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The best one-way flight to Sydney from Iowa in the past 72 hours is $662. The best round-trip flight deal from Iowa to Sydney found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,144.

The fastest flight from Iowa to Sydney takes 21h 59m

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Prices for flights from Iowa to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport were last updated today.
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The number of operators available for flights from Iowa to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is 1 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Iowa 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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