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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines from $892

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United Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 4:07 pm
MEL
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DSM
21h 37m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 8:30 am
DSM
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MEL
27h 00m
2 stops
$892United Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22
United Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 4:07 pm
MEL
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DSM
21h 37m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:04 pm - 8:30 am
DSM
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MEL
26h 26m
2 stops
$896United Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22
Delta Logo
9:10 am - 9:10 pm
MEL
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DSM
28h 00m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:51 am - 7:00 am
DSM
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MEL
52h 09m
2 stops
$899Delta
Wed, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 24
Delta Logo
9:10 am - 9:10 pm
MEL
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DSM
28h 00m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:20 pm - 7:00 am
DSM
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MEL
45h 40m
2 stops
$900Delta
Wed, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 24
United Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 4:07 pm
MEL
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DSM
21h 37m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 9:00 am
DSM
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MEL
32h 00m
2 stops
$905United Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Fri, Mar 20
United Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 4:07 pm
MEL
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DSM
21h 37m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:04 pm - 9:00 am
DSM
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MEL
26h 56m
2 stops
$906United Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Fri, Mar 20
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 10:44 pm
MEL
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DSM
31h 14m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:00 am
DSM
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MEL
33h 00m
2 stops
$1,125United Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22
American Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 1:47 pm
MEL
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DSM
41h 47m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:27 pm - 5:00 am
DSM
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MEL
41h 33m
1 stop
$1,336American Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22
Delta Logo
9:10 am - 9:10 pm
MEL
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DSM
28h 00m
3 stops
Delta Logo
5:47 pm - 7:00 am
DSM
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MEL
45h 13m
2 stops
$1,425Delta
Wed, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 24
Delta Logo
9:10 am - 9:10 pm
MEL
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DSM
28h 00m
3 stops
Delta Logo
4:25 pm - 7:00 am
DSM
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MEL
46h 35m
2 stops
$1,426Delta
Wed, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 24

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne Airport to Des Moines flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Mar 18
MEL4:05 pmMelbourne
23h 37m
1 stop
DSM11:42 pmDes Moines
Mar 24
DSM6:08 pmDes Moines
24h 17m
2 stops
MEL10:25 amMelbourne
$1,951
Qantas Airways
Mar 18
MEL4:05 pmMelbourne
23h 37m
1 stop
DSM11:42 pmDes Moines
Mar 24
DSM3:26 pmDes Moines
26h 59m
2 stops
MEL10:25 amMelbourne
$1,953
Qantas Airways
Mar 16
MEL4:05 pmMelbourne
23h 37m
1 stop
DSM11:42 pmDes Moines
Mar 20
DSM3:26 pmDes Moines
21h 34m
1 stop
MEL5:00 amMelbourne
$1,975

Delta flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines

Our best Delta deals on Melbourne Airport to Des Moines flight tickets
Delta
Mar 18
MEL9:10 amMelbourne
28h 00m
2 stops
DSM9:10 pmDes Moines
Mar 24
DSM10:51 amDes Moines
52h 09m
2 stops
MEL7:00 amMelbourne
$899
Delta
Mar 18
MEL9:10 amMelbourne
28h 00m
3 stops
DSM9:10 pmDes Moines
Mar 24
DSM5:47 pmDes Moines
45h 13m
2 stops
MEL7:00 amMelbourne
$1,425
Delta
Mar 18
MEL9:10 amMelbourne
28h 00m
3 stops
DSM9:10 pmDes Moines
Mar 24
DSM5:47 pmDes Moines
45h 13m
2 stops
MEL7:00 amMelbourne
$1,431

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated February 23, 2026.
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MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 3/18

10:30 am-4:07 pm

2 stops21h 37m

Des Moines

Sun 3/22

1:30 pm-8:30 am

2 stops27h 00m

$892

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 3/18

10:30 am-4:07 pm

2 stops21h 37m

Des Moines

Sun 3/22

2:04 pm-8:30 am

2 stops26h 26m

$896

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 3/18

9:10 am-9:10 pm

2 stops28h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

10:51 am-7:00 am

2 stops52h 09m

$899

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 3/18

9:10 am-9:10 pm

2 stops28h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

5:20 pm-7:00 am

2 stops45h 40m

$900

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 3/16

10:30 am-4:07 pm

2 stops21h 37m

Des Moines

Fri 3/20

9:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops32h 00m

$905

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 3/16

10:30 am-4:07 pm

2 stops21h 37m

Des Moines

Fri 3/20

2:04 pm-9:00 am

2 stops26h 56m

$906

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 3/18

7:30 am-10:44 pm

2 stops31h 14m

Des Moines

Sun 3/22

8:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops33h 00m

$1,125

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 3/18

12:00 pm-1:47 pm

2 stops41h 47m

Des Moines

Sun 3/22

7:27 pm-5:00 am

1 stop41h 33m

$1,336

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 3/18

9:10 am-9:10 pm

3 stops28h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

5:47 pm-7:00 am

2 stops45h 13m

$1,425

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 3/18

9:10 am-9:10 pm

3 stops28h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

4:25 pm-7:00 am

2 stops46h 35m

$1,426

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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 37m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines takes 21h 37m
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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  • 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 37m.

  • 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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    Plan your trips smart with the “Price Forecast” feature, which uses flight data to help you pick the best days to fly for the lowest fares. Our “Price Calendar” helps you get the most for your money by showing you when it’s most advantageous to fly. Curate your own travel experiences for less with “Explore”. Expert travel hacks to fuel your next adventure are a click away with “Discover” by momondo. Set up our “Price Alerts” to track fare changes and book when prices are at their lowest point.

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