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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines from $897

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Delta Logo
10:00 am - 10:31 pm
MEL
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DSM
27h 31m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:50 am - 7:50 am
DSM
-
MEL
34h 00m
2 stops
$1,454Delta
Wed, Jun 17 - Wed, Jun 24
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 9:08 pm
MEL
-
DSM
26h 08m
3 stops
Delta Logo
2:45 pm - 7:50 am
DSM
-
MEL
26h 05m
2 stops
$1,803Delta
Wed, Jun 17 - Wed, Jun 24
Qantas Airways Logo
9:00 am - 6:33 pm
MEL
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DSM
24h 33m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
4:48 pm - 5:00 am
DSM
-
MEL
21h 12m
1 stop
$1,967Qantas Airways
Sat, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 6:33 pm
MEL
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DSM
26h 48m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:13 pm - 4:20 pm
DSM
-
MEL
30h 07m
2 stops
$2,005Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 6:17 pm
MEL
-
DSM
23h 32m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:47 pm - 10:35 am
DSM
-
MEL
24h 48m
2 stops
$2,020Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jun 17 - Wed, Jun 24
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 7:25 pm
MEL
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DSM
24h 55m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 8:15 am
DSM
-
MEL
23h 58m
2 stops
$2,107United Airlines
Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 6:08 pm
MEL
-
DSM
23h 38m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:26 am - 8:15 am
DSM
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MEL
29h 49m
2 stops
$2,110United Airlines
Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 11:44 pm
MEL
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DSM
27h 49m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:01 pm - 8:15 am
DSM
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MEL
26h 14m
2 stops
$2,111United Airlines
Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 8:30 pm
MEL
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DSM
24h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:01 pm - 8:15 am
DSM
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MEL
26h 14m
2 stops
$2,112United Airlines
Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 9:11 am
MEL
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DSM
38h 26m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:02 pm - 5:00 am
DSM
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MEL
42h 58m
1 stop
$2,151American Airlines
Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9

American Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines

Our best American Airlines deals on Melbourne Airport to Des Moines flight tickets
American Airlines
Jun 5
MEL9:45 amMelbourne
38h 26m
2 stops
DSM9:11 amDes Moines
Jun 9
DSM7:02 pmDes Moines
42h 58m
1 stop
MEL5:00 amMelbourne
$2,151
American Airlines
Jun 5
MEL9:45 amMelbourne
38h 26m
2 stops
DSM9:11 amDes Moines
Jun 9
DSM7:02 pmDes Moines
42h 58m
1 stop
MEL5:00 amMelbourne
$2,152
American Airlines
Jun 5
MEL9:45 amMelbourne
38h 26m
2 stops
DSM9:11 amDes Moines
Jun 9
DSM7:02 pmDes Moines
42h 58m
1 stop
MEL5:00 amMelbourne
$2,153

United Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on Melbourne Airport to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
Jun 5
MEL9:30 amMelbourne
24h 55m
2 stops
DSM7:25 pmDes Moines
Jun 9
DSM5:17 pmDes Moines
23h 58m
2 stops
MEL8:15 amMelbourne
$2,107
United Airlines
Jun 5
MEL9:30 amMelbourne
23h 38m
2 stops
DSM6:08 pmDes Moines
Jun 9
DSM11:26 amDes Moines
29h 49m
2 stops
MEL8:15 amMelbourne
$2,110
United Airlines
Jun 5
MEL10:55 amMelbourne
27h 49m
2 stops
DSM11:44 pmDes Moines
Jun 9
DSM3:01 pmDes Moines
26h 14m
2 stops
MEL8:15 amMelbourne
$2,111

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MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 6/17

10:00 am-10:31 pm

2 stops27h 31m

Des Moines

Wed 6/24

6:50 am-7:50 am

2 stops34h 00m

$1,454

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 6/17

10:00 am-9:08 pm

3 stops26h 08m

Des Moines

Wed 6/24

2:45 pm-7:50 am

2 stops26h 05m

$1,803
Quickest round-trip

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sat 7/4

9:00 am-6:33 pm

2 stops24h 33m

Des Moines

Sat 7/11

4:48 pm-5:00 am

1 stop21h 12m

$1,967

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sat 7/4

6:45 am-6:33 pm

2 stops26h 48m

Des Moines

Sat 7/11

7:13 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops30h 07m

$2,005

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 6/17

9:45 am-6:17 pm

1 stop23h 32m

Des Moines

Wed 6/24

6:47 pm-10:35 am

2 stops24h 48m

$2,020

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 6/5

9:30 am-7:25 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Des Moines

Tue 6/9

5:17 pm-8:15 am

2 stops23h 58m

$2,107

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 6/5

9:30 am-6:08 pm

2 stops23h 38m

Des Moines

Tue 6/9

11:26 am-8:15 am

2 stops29h 49m

$2,110

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 6/5

10:55 am-11:44 pm

2 stops27h 49m

Des Moines

Tue 6/9

3:01 pm-8:15 am

2 stops26h 14m

$2,111

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 6/5

10:55 am-8:30 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Des Moines

Tue 6/9

3:01 pm-8:15 am

2 stops26h 14m

$2,112

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 6/5

9:45 am-9:11 am

2 stops38h 26m

Des Moines

Tue 6/9

7:02 pm-5:00 am

1 stop42h 58m

$2,151

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

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Fastest flight time

24h 33m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines takes 24h 33m
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 24h 33m.

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines

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