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Cheapest return flight
$1,653
Typical prices: $1,560-$2,591
American Airlines
Sun 21/10Thu 25/10
MEL - DSM • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$1,310
Typical prices: $1,022-$1,512
Multiple Airlines
Mon 19/11
HBA - DSM • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights to Des Moines

 
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Recent return flight deals to Des Moines

Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 23:45MEL  Melbourne-DSM Des Moines
54h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
16:12 - 05:00DSM  Des Moines-MEL Melbourne
20h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,653American Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
American Airlines Logo
06:30 - 18:55MEL  Melbourne-DSM Des Moines
52h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
19:31 - 05:00DSM  Des Moines-MEL Melbourne
65h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,721American Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
American Airlines Logo
09:00 - 18:55MEL  Melbourne-DSM Des Moines
49h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
16:12 - 10:35DSM  Des Moines-MEL Melbourne
26h 23m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,749American Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 15:11MEL  Melbourne-DSM Des Moines
45h 26m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
16:12 - 05:00DSM  Des Moines-MEL Melbourne
20h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,323American Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
American Airlines Logo
15:00 - 18:55MEL  Melbourne-DSM Des Moines
43h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
16:12 - 10:20DSM  Des Moines-MEL Melbourne
26h 08m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,419American Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 16:20MEL  Melbourne-DSM Des Moines
21h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
15:15 - 09:30DSM  Des Moines-MEL Melbourne
26h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco
$2,898United Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 18:55MEL  Melbourne-DSM Des Moines
25h 10m1 stop Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
19:30 - 09:30DSM  Des Moines-MEL Melbourne
22h 00m1 stop Los Angeles
$3,183American Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 18:55MEL  Melbourne-DSM Des Moines
25h 10m1 stop Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
16:12 - 05:00DSM  Des Moines-MEL Melbourne
20h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$3,193American Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
American Airlines Logo
14:35 - 23:07MEL  Melbourne-DSM Des Moines
24h 32m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
16:12 - 05:00DSM  Des Moines-MEL Melbourne
20h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$3,193American Airlines
Thu, 25 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
05:00 - 18:57PER  Perth-DSM Des Moines
27h 57m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth
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09:49 - 17:15DSM  Des Moines-PER Perth
41h 26m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Melbourne
$3,458Qantas Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Des Moines

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What is the cheapest flight to Des Moines?

Melbourne Airport to Des Moines is the cheapest route at $1,653 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Des Moines?

On average, a return flight from Australia to Des Moines costs $1,937, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Melbourne Airport average $1,594, while Brisbane runs a bit higher at $1,699.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Des Moines?

Friday is the cheapest day to fly to Des Moines at $1,608 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Monday is the most expensive at $4,108.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

•September is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines with an average price of $1,597 return.
•June ($2,803) and October ($2,426) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines?

Morning flights to Des Moines are the cheapest at $1,826 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $3,097.

What is a good deal for flights to Des Moines?

Flights under $1,560 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Des Moines at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Melbourne Airport $1,356
•Brisbane $1,550.

Key details for flights to Des Moines

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$1,310
Beat the crowds with an average 54% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 85% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Hobart 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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Your questions about flights to Des Moines, answered

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  • How do I know if a flight to Des Moines is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Des Moines is around $1,560 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Des Moines?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Des Moines are from Melbourne, starting at $1,653 return.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Des Moines?

    American Airlines operates the most flights from Australia to Des Moines at 0 per week, while Qantas Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Australia to Des Moines. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

Your guide to booking Des Moines flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Des Moines, a good return fare is around $1,560. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Des Moines in September. Return fares historically average $1,597, making September the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to $1,271 on a return flight. Morning flights to Des Moines average $1,826 compared to $3,097 for afternoon flights.

Reviews of the top airline flying to Des Moines

 
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 10289 reviews
7.3Comfort
6.7Food
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
Airline reviews

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.

4.0 Okayziv, May 2026
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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.

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

It was good but only meal served is very less. Meantime good to add rice and chicken in one of meal

I found the staff to not be very attentive at all. When paying for Business Class you expect a certain type of service and that was not found. They were almost rude even

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

Great. Food going from Australia to the US was better than other way around, but still needs improvement in terms of quality and quantity!!!

No food service almost missed because of first flight delays

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