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$1,567 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 11/5. 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.
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$1,567
United Airlines
Mon 11/5Mon 18/5
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

Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 20:16
MEL
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DSM
24h 21m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:15 - 07:30
DSM
-
MEL
34h 15m
2 stops
$1,567United Airlines
Tue, 14 Jul - Mon, 10 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:45 - 16:00
PER
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DSM
29h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:13 - 17:00
DSM
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PER
35h 47m
2 stops
$2,812Multiple Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
Qantas Airways Logo
13:35 - 18:35
MEL
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DSM
20h 00m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
15:20 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
22h 40m
1 stop
$2,819Qantas Airways
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
American Airlines Logo
13:35 - 23:49
MEL
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DSM
25h 14m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
15:20 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
22h 40m
1 stop
$2,856American Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 21:40
MEL
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DSM
25h 45m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:35 - 08:15
DSM
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MEL
27h 40m
2 stops
$2,888United Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 22:35
MEL
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DSM
26h 40m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:16 - 08:15
DSM
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MEL
25h 59m
2 stops
$2,892United Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 21:40
MEL
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DSM
25h 45m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:01 - 08:15
DSM
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MEL
26h 14m
2 stops
$2,905United Airlines
Tue, 14 Jul - Mon, 10 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
23:55 - 18:33
PER
-
DSM
31h 38m
3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
19:32 - 17:00
DSM
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PER
32h 28m
2 stops
$2,909Qantas Airways
Wed, 3 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
American Airlines Logo
13:35 - 18:21
MEL
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DSM
19h 46m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
05:00 - 06:45
DSM
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MEL
34h 45m
2 stops
$2,991American Airlines
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 19 May
Air Canada Logo
17:15 - 16:15
PER
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DSM
36h 00m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
11:40 - 15:45
DSM
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PER
39h 05m
3 stops
$4,129Air Canada
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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 24h 21m, and Perth, which takes 31h 40m.

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Cheapest flight$1,567
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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Des Moines based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 9509 reviews
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
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In general, flight attendants were not very welcoming. Because of delays in departure and luggage handling, we missed our connecting flight. Offered a later flight on standby but available seats were then taken by 4 or 5 airline crew so slept at airport and got home next day. I am a frequent traveler, and this experience was the worst.

2.0 MediocreLarry, Mar 2026
BRU - EWR
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In general, flight attendants were not very welcoming. Because of delays in departure and luggage handling, we missed our connecting flight. Offered a later flight on standby but available seats were then taken by 4 or 5 airline crew so slept at airport and got home next day. I am a frequent traveler, and this experience was the worst.

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

Smooth and easy boarding, comfortable for the entire 5 hour flight, and the seat back entertainment was great! I appreciated all the features, from location info and maps, movies, the ability to connect with Bluetooth headphones, and good selection of movies. Food was good, normal airline snacks (I didn’t purchase anything)

we did a return flight from Paris CDG to SFO. This trip was much better than the departing flight SFO to CDG. The food was better quality, the crew was nicer, and the interior of the plane seemed cleaner.

They promise free wi-fi prior to boarding and then once on board you are informed you have to purchase wifi even after being a mileagePlus member.

I've been flying American mostly, and it's been very frustrating. This united flight makes me realize maybe the issue isn't flying, but the airline. United was a significantly better experience. The plane was more comfortable, with a normal amount of leg room (vs the ridiculous reductions AA has made), more comfortable seats, screens to watch movies. It was a much better experience!

Awful. No counter attendants. No dinner offered due to delays.

Horrible service no Wi-Fi connection on both leg of the flight and they are refusing to fix bad service

3 hour delay…. Nearly 2 hours sitting on tarmac. Do better, United. Or at least have the sense to not say “we hope you enjoyed your flight with us” upon disembarking.

Flights were on time. Free Wifi on plane. Everything was well organized.

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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