MEL - DSM

$844 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Des Moines – Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Des Moines departing on 25/8. 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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Cheapest return fare
$1,515
American Airlines
Thu 30/7Thu 6/8
MEL - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$844
United Airlines
Tue 25/8
MEL - DSM • 3 stops
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $1,515 (return)
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Des Moines

Thu, 30 Jul - Thu, 6 Aug
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 18:20
MEL
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DSM
23h 35m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
14:39 - 06:45
DSM
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MEL
25h 06m
2 stops
$1,515American Airlines
Fri, 24 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 13:45
MEL
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DSM
43h 00m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
19:13 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
42h 47m
1 stop
$2,468American Airlines
Wed, 29 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 13:45
MEL
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DSM
43h 00m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
19:13 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
42h 47m
1 stop
$2,479American Airlines
Wed, 29 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 09:11
MEL
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DSM
38h 26m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
19:13 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
42h 47m
1 stop
$2,559American Airlines
Wed, 29 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 09:11
MEL
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DSM
38h 26m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
19:13 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
42h 47m
1 stop
$2,562American Airlines
Wed, 29 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 09:11
MEL
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DSM
38h 26m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
19:13 - 05:00
DSM
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MEL
42h 47m
1 stop
$2,654American Airlines
Wed, 29 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 20:30
MEL
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DSM
24h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:23 - 08:15
DSM
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MEL
29h 52m
2 stops
$2,898United Airlines
Wed, 29 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 20:30
MEL
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DSM
24h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:23 - 08:15
DSM
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MEL
29h 52m
2 stops
$2,903United Airlines
Wed, 29 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 21:22
MEL
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DSM
26h 52m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
08:00 - 08:15
DSM
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MEL
33h 15m
2 stops
$2,908United Airlines
Wed, 1 Jul - Sun, 5 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:25 - 13:05
MEL
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DSM
44h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:03 - 05:45
DSM
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MEL
43h 42m
2 stops
$2,910Multiple 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 provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Des Moines?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 5 days.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Melbourne to Des Moines were found on American Airlines ($1,515) and United Airlines ($2,898).

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Cheapest flight$844
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 $844 for a one-way ticket and $1,515 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 9860 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.7Food
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
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Very easy ! Use the kiosk and bag drop and right to security within 10 min

10.0 ExcellentJoanne, June 2026
DEN - ORD
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Very easy ! Use the kiosk and bag drop and right to security within 10 min

Checking bag at terminal was horrible. No agents to check us in and only 1 kiosk working. Boarding went ok. Crew onboard was very scattered rained. Missed our row while serving and then didn’t see them hardly again.

Crew was amazing, takeoff wonderful. The bathroom was disgusting from before takeoff the odor made the flight uncomfortable as you could smell the bathroom from the center of the plane where we were sitting. Smelled like raw sewage. My daughter was throwing up as we landed due to the smell and horrible turbulence as we approached Newark.

Prefer not to have an almost 3 hour delay with useless communication that wasn't accurate.

Airline tickets are not cheap. You expect reliable competent service. Thanks to canceled flights and botched transfers we arrived at our destination two days late. This is not acceptable

The flight got delayed. They forgot to bring the drinks when I asked for it. The toilet is messy.

Horrible! Several delays and then was cancelled! I spent over 24 hours in the airport and was unable to get a hotel or food voucher.

The entertainment is a bit limited, it would be better if they added some games to play besides the movies and tv shows. But the seats are comfortable and the crew is polite

This planes staff was top tier. Everything went great and had a great flight home.

Food was great. Staff was phenomenal. Seats were a bit hard and could use a lot more entertainment options as far as movies to choose from. WiFi was good. Overall great trip.

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)