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$1,347 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 3/8. 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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$1,347
United Airlines
Mon 3/8Wed 26/8
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, 3 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 10:17
MEL
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DSM
38h 22m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:20 - 07:30
DSM
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MEL
25h 10m
2 stops
$1,347United Airlines
Mon, 3 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
American Airlines Logo
08:15 - 16:00
MEL
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DSM
22h 45m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
09:32 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
28h 28m
1 stop
$1,593American Airlines
Mon, 3 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
07:10 - 16:00
MEL
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DSM
23h 50m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:13 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
21h 47m
1 stop
$1,747Qantas Airways
Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
American Airlines Logo
13:50 - 14:35
PER
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DSM
37h 45m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
05:00 - 11:15
DSM
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PER
40h 15m
2 stops
$2,200American Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
American Airlines Logo
22:35 - 22:53
PER
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DSM
38h 18m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
15:23 - 12:50
DSM
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PER
31h 27m
2 stops
$2,324American Airlines
Mon, 3 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
13:35 - 18:33
MEL
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DSM
19h 58m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
16:13 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
21h 47m
1 stop
$2,330Qantas Airways
Mon, 3 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
12:10 - 22:35
MEL
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DSM
25h 25m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
15:02 - 10:55
DSM
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MEL
28h 53m
2 stops
$2,463Air New Zealand
Thu, 6 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 13:30
MEL
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DSM
42h 45m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
06:33 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
31h 27m
1 stop
$2,727American Airlines
Thu, 6 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 22:35
MEL
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DSM
26h 40m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:01 - 07:30
DSM
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MEL
25h 29m
2 stops
$2,884United Airlines
Mon, 3 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
Air Canada Logo
20:40 - 23:44
MEL
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DSM
42h 04m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
17:21 - 12:20
DSM
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MEL
27h 59m
3 stops
$4,090Air Canada
Booking Insights

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.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Des Moines?

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Des Moines is United Airlines, followed by Qantas Airways.

Good to know – Book Cheap Des Moines Plane Tickets

Cheapest flight$1,347
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 airlines 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.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 1042 reviews
7.5Comfort
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.0Food
7.2Entertainment
Airline reviews

We had a cancellation due to weather, but the American Airlines staff was very helpful. Once we got on a plane, the trip was great.

8.0 ExcellentBill, May 2026
DFW - COS
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We had a cancellation due to weather, but the American Airlines staff was very helpful. Once we got on a plane, the trip was great.

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

It seems that qantas are trying hard to regain their status as Australia's premier airline. I only flew economy but happy with the service entertainment, food, configuration everything.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

On the Qantas flight, I could barely hear some of the announcements. It was better when I could read them on the screen.

These airplanes should be illegal. The seats are two tight, it is a safety issue. Wheelchair support was ridiculously slow. We almost missed our flight.

It was a short flight so I was expecting too much

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Flight was delayed but more than 90 minutes. This caused me to miss my available windows for pick-up by a friend. I had to pay $125 for an uber back home from the airport which was an added expense that I had not budgeted for my trip. Staff was friendly.

Uncomfortable plastic seats even in premium economy. No free wifi. Even paid wifi was spotty to nonexistent. Bad food. Much worse than economy on foreign carriers like Qantas.

How can you rate a flight when it is canceled after you leave the gate & 3 hours into sitting there or in remote area of airport after mechanical problems

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

Had a one hour delay due to mechanical issue. I didn’t think I’d be able to make my connecting flight, but they waited for me and greeted me when I arrived to help things run smooth.

Broken tray table. Erratic service. Premium economy is more economy than premium- other airlines treat PE much better. No lounge access.

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

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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.