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$1,258 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 18/3. 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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$1,258
United Airlines
Wed 18/3Sun 22/3
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

Wed, 18 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 16:07
MEL
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DSM
21h 37m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:30 - 08:30
DSM
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MEL
27h 00m
2 stops
$1,258United Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 16:07
MEL
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DSM
21h 37m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
14:04 - 08:30
DSM
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MEL
26h 26m
2 stops
$1,264United Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Delta Logo
09:10 - 21:10
MEL
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DSM
28h 00m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:51 - 07:00
DSM
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MEL
52h 09m
2 stops
$1,268Delta
Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Delta Logo
09:10 - 21:10
MEL
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DSM
28h 00m
2 stops
Delta Logo
17:20 - 07:00
DSM
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MEL
45h 40m
2 stops
$1,270Delta
Mon, 16 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 16:07
MEL
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DSM
21h 37m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
09:00 - 09:00
DSM
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MEL
32h 00m
2 stops
$1,277United Airlines
Mon, 16 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 16:07
MEL
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DSM
21h 37m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
14:04 - 09:00
DSM
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MEL
26h 56m
2 stops
$1,278United Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
United Airlines Logo
07:30 - 22:44
MEL
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DSM
31h 14m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
08:00 - 09:00
DSM
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MEL
33h 00m
2 stops
$1,587United Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
American Airlines Logo
12:00 - 13:47
MEL
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DSM
41h 47m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
19:27 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
41h 33m
1 stop
$1,885American Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Delta Logo
09:10 - 21:10
MEL
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DSM
28h 00m
3 stops
Delta Logo
17:47 - 07:00
DSM
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MEL
45h 13m
2 stops
$2,010Delta
Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Delta Logo
09:10 - 21:10
MEL
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DSM
28h 00m
3 stops
Delta Logo
16:25 - 07:00
DSM
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MEL
46h 35m
2 stops
$2,012Delta
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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 layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Des Moines on KAYAK are from Melbourne, which takes 21h 37m, and Perth, which takes 39h 14m.

Good to know – Book Cheap Des Moines Plane Tickets

Cheapest flight$1,258
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 9342 reviews
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
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Wonderful. Quick boarding. Early departure and we arrived 30 minutes early at our destination. Unfortunately, when you arrive early, there is still a departing aircraft at our gate. We had to park for 30 minutes until the gate was clear. So our early arrival was not really early at the gate. Otherwise it was a quick and smooth flight. Appreciated the efficiency.

10.0 ExcellentDr. Joseph, Feb 2026
DCA - ORD
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Wonderful. Quick boarding. Early departure and we arrived 30 minutes early at our destination. Unfortunately, when you arrive early, there is still a departing aircraft at our gate. We had to park for 30 minutes until the gate was clear. So our early arrival was not really early at the gate. Otherwise it was a quick and smooth flight. Appreciated the efficiency.

I couldn’t make my first flight due to weather delays trapping us in the town we were in. Then I had to buy a new ticket

Flight attendants had a little attitude. Food tastes no good.

Chargers didn’t work, no entertainment and we had to wait for taxiing for easily 40 minutes after arriving early. Bags were late too!

Everything was great except for the boarding process. Everyone is lining up all at the same time and it’s hard to tell between the groups as they are way too large.

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Airport terminal was outdated, flight was on a small jet with no wifi

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Nothing also dont give to people that disgusting blanket and pilow.

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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.