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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines from $1,180

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines departing on 11/12. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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American Airlines Logo
11:15 pm - 2:53 pm
MEL
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DSM
32h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:26 pm - 5:00 am
DSM
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MEL
42h 34m
1 stop
$1,180American Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
American Airlines Logo
11:15 pm - 2:53 pm
MEL
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DSM
32h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:40 am
DSM
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MEL
37h 40m
2 stops
$1,209American Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 8:46 pm
MEL
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DSM
50h 01m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 6:45 am
DSM
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MEL
32h 50m
2 stops
$1,386American Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 1:29 pm
MEL
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DSM
42h 44m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:22 pm - 6:45 am
DSM
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MEL
45h 23m
2 stops
$1,388American Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 6:17 pm
MEL
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DSM
23h 32m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:39 pm - 6:45 am
DSM
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MEL
25h 06m
2 stops
$1,455American Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
American Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 7:09 pm
MEL
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DSM
24h 09m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:29 am - 9:30 am
DSM
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MEL
33h 01m
2 stops
$1,457American Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
American Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 7:09 pm
MEL
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DSM
24h 09m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:29 am - 9:30 am
DSM
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MEL
33h 01m
2 stops
$1,458American Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 6:17 pm
MEL
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DSM
23h 32m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:48 pm - 12:40 pm
DSM
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MEL
26h 52m
2 stops
$1,494American Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 6:17 pm
MEL
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DSM
23h 32m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:13 pm - 5:00 am
DSM
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MEL
21h 47m
1 stop
$1,837American Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 6:17 pm
MEL
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DSM
23h 32m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:33 am - 5:00 am
DSM
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MEL
31h 27m
1 stop
$1,891American Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10

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American Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines

Our best American Airlines deals on Melbourne Airport to Des Moines flight tickets
American Airlines
Nov 12
MEL11:15 pmMelbourne
32h 38m
1 stop
DSM2:53 pmDes Moines
Nov 16
DSM5:26 pmDes Moines
42h 34m
1 stop
MEL5:00 amMelbourne
$1,180
American Airlines
Nov 12
MEL11:15 pmMelbourne
32h 38m
1 stop
DSM2:53 pmDes Moines
Nov 16
DSM5:00 amDes Moines
37h 40m
2 stops
MEL11:40 amMelbourne
$1,209
American Airlines
Aug 6
MEL9:45 amMelbourne
50h 01m
2 stops
DSM8:46 pmDes Moines
Aug 10
DSM6:55 amDes Moines
32h 50m
2 stops
MEL6:45 amMelbourne
$1,386

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MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 11/12

11:15 pm-2:53 pm

1 stop32h 38m

Des Moines

Mon 11/16

5:26 pm-5:00 am

1 stop42h 34m

$1,180

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 11/12

11:15 pm-2:53 pm

1 stop32h 38m

Des Moines

Mon 11/16

5:00 am-11:40 am

2 stops37h 40m

$1,209

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 8/6

9:45 am-8:46 pm

2 stops50h 01m

Des Moines

Mon 8/10

6:55 am-6:45 am

2 stops32h 50m

$1,386

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 8/6

9:45 am-1:29 pm

2 stops42h 44m

Des Moines

Mon 8/10

6:22 pm-6:45 am

2 stops45h 23m

$1,388

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 8/6

9:45 am-6:17 pm

1 stop23h 32m

Des Moines

Mon 8/10

2:39 pm-6:45 am

2 stops25h 06m

$1,455

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 11/12

12:00 pm-7:09 pm

2 stops24h 09m

Des Moines

Mon 11/16

7:29 am-9:30 am

2 stops33h 01m

$1,457

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 11/12

12:00 pm-7:09 pm

2 stops24h 09m

Des Moines

Mon 11/16

7:29 am-9:30 am

2 stops33h 01m

$1,458

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 8/6

9:45 am-6:17 pm

1 stop23h 32m

Des Moines

Mon 8/10

6:48 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops26h 52m

$1,494
Quickest round-trip

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 8/6

9:45 am-6:17 pm

1 stop23h 32m

Des Moines

Mon 8/10

4:13 pm-5:00 am

1 stop21h 47m

$1,837

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 8/6

9:45 am-6:17 pm

1 stop23h 32m

Des Moines

Mon 8/10

6:33 am-5:00 am

1 stop31h 27m

$1,891

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Cheap Melbourne Airport to Des Moines (MEL to DSM) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

21h 45m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines takes 21h 45m
There are no direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines

  • How far is Melbourne to Des Moines by plane?

    Melbourne and Des Moines are 9366.9 mi apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 21h 45m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines Airport?

    Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines Airport were last updated today.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines 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 Melbourne Airport to Des Moines Airport.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your Des Moines Airport 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 Des Moines Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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