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$953 Find Cheap Flights to Des Moines

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Des Moines departing on 28/5. 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 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$1,572
United Airlines
Tue 2/6Mon 8/6
MEL - DSM • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$953
United Airlines
Thu 28/5
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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Des Moines

Tue, 2 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 10:27
MEL
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DSM
38h 32m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:34 - 08:15
DSM
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MEL
53h 41m
2 stops
$1,572United Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun
American Airlines Logo
09:00 - 18:17
MEL
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DSM
48h 17m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
16:48 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
21h 12m
1 stop
$2,831American Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun
American Airlines Logo
09:00 - 18:17
MEL
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DSM
48h 17m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
05:30 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
32h 30m
1 stop
$2,834American Airlines
Thu, 28 May - Thu, 4 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:55 - 18:21
PER
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DSM
31h 26m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:02 - 13:35
DSM
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PER
29h 33m
2 stops
$2,852Multiple Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 20:30
MEL
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DSM
24h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
17:17 - 08:15
DSM
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MEL
47h 58m
2 stops
$2,863United Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 20:30
MEL
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DSM
24h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
17:17 - 08:15
DSM
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MEL
47h 58m
2 stops
$2,869United Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun
American Airlines Logo
09:00 - 18:17
MEL
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DSM
48h 17m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
19:02 - 10:20
DSM
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MEL
24h 18m
2 stops
$2,883American Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun
American Airlines Logo
09:15 - 18:17
MEL
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DSM
48h 02m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
19:02 - 12:40
DSM
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MEL
26h 38m
2 stops
$2,886American Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
09:00 - 16:03
MEL
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DSM
22h 03m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:48 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
21h 12m
1 stop
$3,005Qantas Airways
Thu, 28 May - Thu, 4 Jun
Air Canada Logo
22:40 - 16:15
PER
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DSM
30h 35m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
17:17 - 15:45
DSM
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PER
33h 28m
3 stops
$4,062Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Des Moines

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Des Moines to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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 35m, and Perth, which takes 29h 08m.

Good to know – Book Cheap Des Moines Plane Tickets

Cheapest flight$953
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.
Estimated return price
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 9589 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

Lounges are packed and very poor, food is really bad, for business class in an airline is well below expectations

6.0 GoodFabian, Apr 2026
BJX - IAH
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Lounges are packed and very poor, food is really bad, for business class in an airline is well below expectations

The international / itallian speakers did not seem as friendly and professional as the others. Drink selections were denied ( a beer) until questioned about lack of ANY beer on the plane and then four options were given.

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

It was a more comfortable seat don't get stuck in middle, makes for uncomfortable situation

Business class would have been better , poor quality blanket , services

First time flying with UA and it was a great experience. Thank you

Overall flight was ok. Flight attendant was receptive to assisting passengers with tight connections.

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

Meals were poor and service rendered on return flight was mediocre as compared to the flight we took to Germany earlier where the attendants were more attentive, energetic, and mindful of passengers' needs. Thumbs up to crew of UA 58. Thumbs down to UA 59..

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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.