MEL - DSM

$1,317 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne 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 from Melbourne to Des Moines departing on 25/1. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$1,317
United Airlines
Sun 25/1Sun 1/2
MEL - DSM • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$3,587
Delta
Fri 2/1
MEL - DSM • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Des Moines (MEL-DSM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne 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 from Melbourne to Des Moines

Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
United Airlines Logo
11:30 - 20:34
MEL
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DSM
26h 04m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
08:00 - 09:30
DSM
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MEL
32h 30m2 stops
$1,317United Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Delta Logo
09:10 - 15:45
MEL
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DSM
22h 35m2 stops
Delta Logo
17:20 - 07:00
DSM
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MEL
45h 40m2 stops
$1,326Delta
Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Delta Logo
09:10 - 21:15
MEL
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DSM
28h 05m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:02 - 07:00
DSM
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MEL
51h 58m2 stops
$1,328Delta
Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Delta Logo
09:10 - 15:45
MEL
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DSM
22h 35m2 stops
Delta Logo
16:25 - 07:00
DSM
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MEL
46h 35m3 stops
$1,995Delta
Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Delta Logo
09:10 - 15:45
MEL
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DSM
22h 35m2 stops
Delta Logo
16:25 - 07:00
DSM
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MEL
46h 35m3 stops
$1,998Delta
Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:35 - 22:30
MEL
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DSM
28h 55m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:00 - 10:55
DSM
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MEL
33h 55m3 stops
$2,077Multiple Airlines
Mon, 16 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
Air New Zealand Logo
08:35 - 22:44
MEL
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DSM
30h 09m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
07:15 - 09:25
DSM
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MEL
34h 10m2 stops
$2,317Air New Zealand
Mon, 16 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
Air New Zealand Logo
08:35 - 22:44
MEL
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DSM
30h 09m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
07:15 - 09:25
DSM
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MEL
34h 10m2 stops
$2,320Air New Zealand
Wed, 11 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
American Airlines Logo
12:00 - 17:36
MEL
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DSM
46h 36m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
19:25 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
40h 35m1 stop
$2,337American Airlines
Wed, 11 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
American Airlines Logo
12:00 - 13:43
MEL
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DSM
42h 43m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
19:25 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
40h 35m1 stop
$2,340American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Des Moines flights

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

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne Airport and Des Moines?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines.

There is just one airline that flies from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines direct and that is United Airlines. The best return deal found from United Airlines for the route is $1,258.

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Cheapest flight$1,317
Flight from Melbourne to Des Moines

When to book flights from Melbourne to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne 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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FAQs for booking Melbourne to Des Moines flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines was $3,587 for a one-way ticket and $1,317 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Des Moines?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Des Moines?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Melbourne and Des Moines.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne 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 from Melbourne to Des Moines.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Des Moines?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Des Moines?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Des Moines with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne 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 from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Melbourne to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Des Moines. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne 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 9095 reviews
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
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It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

10.0 ExcellentMichele, Dec 2025
RSW - ORD
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It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

For an expensive flight to another country, United has a lot of nerve serving pretzels and no meals (unless, of course, you want to buy something to eat). Unacceptable.

The food is terrible. The same pasta or chicken with bad taste and presentation

United have really come back. Airport and boarding process is clear and good, app and information also very good

The Sears in the 800s are not too good perfect Airbus why cant the new 737 fix that

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

It was probably one of the worst flights I’ve been on. The restrooms were never cleaned or stocked. The food was very subpar, and i usually enjoy airline food, so I was disappointed. It was just all around a bad experience. The only saving grace was the flight attendants.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

They brought an empty plane to the gate. Then a flight delay was announced for maintenance and waiting on a part. I was then put on a flight to San Francisco instead with a connecting flight to my final destination. Arrived at my final destination 2 hours late.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Melbourne to Des Moines

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Melbourne (MEL)
Des Moines (DSM)