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$1,564 Find Cheap Flights to Des Moines

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Des Moines departing on 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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$1,564
Delta
Fri 5/6Fri 12/6
MEL - DSM • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights to Des Moines

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Des Moines that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Des Moines

Fri, 5 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun
Delta Logo
10:00 - 20:36
MEL
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DSM
25h 36m
2 stops
Delta Logo
06:43 - 07:50
DSM
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MEL
34h 07m
2 stops
$1,564Delta
Fri, 5 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun
American Airlines Logo
08:15 - 16:03
MEL
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DSM
22h 48m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
19:02 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
42h 58m
1 stop
$1,600American Airlines
Fri, 5 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 18:17
MEL
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DSM
23h 32m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
19:02 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
42h 58m
1 stop
$2,258American Airlines
Fri, 5 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun
Delta Logo
10:00 - 21:12
MEL
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DSM
26h 12m
3 stops
Delta Logo
14:48 - 07:50
DSM
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MEL
26h 02m
2 stops
$2,403Delta
Thu, 13 Aug - Wed, 2 Dec
Qantas Airways Logo
14:35 - 17:52
PER
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DSM
40h 17m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
17:25 - 10:10
DSM
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PER
50h 45m
2 stops
$2,585Qantas Airways
Thu, 13 Aug - Wed, 2 Dec
Qantas Airways Logo
10:30 - 23:57
PER
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DSM
26h 27m
3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
17:25 - 14:30
DSM
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PER
55h 05m
2 stops
$2,590Qantas Airways
Thu, 13 Aug - Wed, 2 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 08:30
PER
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DSM
35h 00m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:15 - 11:15
DSM
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PER
33h 00m
3 stops
$2,811Multiple Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Mon, 25 May
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 18:21
MEL
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DSM
47h 36m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
05:25 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
32h 35m
1 stop
$2,923American Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Wed, 27 May
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 22:35
MEL
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DSM
26h 40m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:35 - 08:15
DSM
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MEL
27h 40m
2 stops
$2,959United Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Wed, 27 May
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 22:35
MEL
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DSM
26h 40m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:34 - 07:30
DSM
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MEL
28h 56m
2 stops
$2,962United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Des Moines

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How long is the flight to Des Moines?

The duration of your flight to Des Moines depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a stopover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Des Moines on KAYAK are from Melbourne, which takes 25h 36m, and Perth, which takes 42h 27m.

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Cheapest flight$1,564
Flight from Melbourne to Des Moines

When to book flights to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Des Moines based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking Des Moines flights

  • How far is Des Moines Airport from central Des Moines?

    There are 6 km between Des Moines city centre and Des Moines Airport.

  • What is the name of Des Moines’s airport?

    When flying to Des Moines, you'll arrive at Des Moines Airport (DSM). The airport is also known as Des Moines or Des Moines Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Des Moines?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Des Moines.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Des Moines?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Des Moines?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Des Moines with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Des Moines?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Des Moines

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Des Moines flight deals.

Reviews of the top airline flying to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Des Moines. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to Des Moines. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Des Moines? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9625 reviews
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
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The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

2.0 MediocreMartin, Apr 2026
EUG - SFO
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The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Really hard landing... as in slammed into the runway then hit the brakes really hard ...

Good but airlines getting smaller. I didn't like the meal but the service was fine. Flight was fine and luggage arrived. So good.

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

The rear seat on the second leg should be illegal. There’s no way you should make somebody sit that close to the washroom. Very awkward.

Terrific in every way. On time, professional staff, multiple movie options to select, great food and drink.

My bags were misplaced!!! Im in a foreign country with no bags

The entertainment options on the seat back video boards were nice.

The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

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Flights with popular airlines flying to Des Moines

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from Australia to Des Moines according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.
United Airlines flights to Des Moines