Which airports can I use when flying from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines?

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines.

Which airports do connecting flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines pass through?

Most connecting flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines pass through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 56% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,263 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $2,854, a difference of $1,590. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Do I need a passport to fly from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,809 to $5,084. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between Melbourne Airport and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 17 hours behind Melbourne Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Des Moines Airport (DSM)?

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging $117 for economy cars. Top options include: • Hertz • Payless • Budget • Alamo • Avis

How much should I expect to pay for a Melbourne Airport to Des Moines flight?

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines range from $1,397 to $2,695, with an average of $1,607 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,397 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines?

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines typically range from $1,397 to $2,695. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,809 on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines. It's 22% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 77% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines?

Delta ($1,809) and United Airlines ($1,839) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines?

Flights via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $2,651. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) had the shortest average connection time for Melbourne Airport to Des Moines stopovers at 12h 05m over the past 3 months.

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Thu, 21 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb

10:10 - 20:48MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

27h 38m2 stops Los Angeles Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11:46 - 08:00DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

27h 14m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

$1,809Delta

Thu, 21 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb

10:10 - 21:14MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

28h 04m2 stops Los Angeles Minneapolis St Paul

10:40 - 08:00DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

28h 20m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles

$1,813Delta

Mon, 1 Mar - Mon, 8 Mar

10:10 - 21:13MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

28h 03m2 stops Los Angeles Minneapolis St Paul

11:04 - 08:00DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

27h 56m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

$1,813Delta

Mon, 1 Mar - Mon, 8 Mar

11:30 - 22:30MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

28h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl

17:03 - 10:30DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

24h 27m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

$1,839United Airlines

Thu, 21 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb

12:00 - 22:16MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

27h 16m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

19:49 - 13:20DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

24h 31m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,860American Airlines

Thu, 21 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb

12:00 - 14:33MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

19h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

19:49 - 13:20DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

24h 31m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,862American Airlines

Thu, 21 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb

10:10 - 20:48MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

27h 38m2 stops Los Angeles Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11:46 - 08:00DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

27h 14m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

$1,878Delta

Thu, 21 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb

12:00 - 17:29MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

22h 29m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

15:31 - 09:30DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

24h 59m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles

$1,880American Airlines

Thu, 21 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb

12:00 - 14:33MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

19h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

16:56 - 05:00DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

43h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,889Qantas Airways

Mon, 1 Mar - Wed, 10 Mar

11:30 - 20:31MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

26h 01m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

12:54 - 09:30DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

27h 36m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

$1,906United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Melbourne to Des Moines

Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

22:45 - 19:33MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

37h 48m1 stop Los Angeles

15:31 - 17:15DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

32h 44m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Auckland Intl

$2,385American Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

22:45 - 19:33MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

37h 48m1 stop Los Angeles

15:31 - 17:15DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

32h 44m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Auckland Intl

$2,392American Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

22:45 - 19:33MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

37h 48m1 stop Los Angeles

15:31 - 17:15DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

32h 44m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Auckland Intl

$2,486American Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

22:45 - 19:33MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

37h 48m1 stop Los Angeles

15:31 - 17:15DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

32h 44m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Auckland Intl

$2,493American Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

07:20 - 13:28MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

47h 08m2 stops Tokyo Narita Chicago O'Hare Intl

07:23 - 05:40DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

29h 17m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Tokyo Narita

$2,884Japan Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

12:45 - 19:16MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

23h 31m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

15:19 - 10:30DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

26h 11m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

$2,896United Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

12:45 - 19:16MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

23h 31m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

15:19 - 10:30DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

26h 11m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

$2,918United Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

11:30 - 20:36MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

26h 06m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

15:01 - 10:30DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

26h 29m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$2,918United Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

22:45 - 19:33MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

37h 48m1 stop Los Angeles

06:00 - 05:00DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

30h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,955American Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

11:30 - 20:36MEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

26h 06m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

15:01 - 10:30DSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

26h 29m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$2,976United Airlines

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How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines departing in January.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines. It's 22% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 77% higher.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines.
Do I need a passport to fly from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Melbourne Airport to Des Moines flight?
Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines range from $1,397 to $2,695, with an average of $1,607 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,397 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,809 to $5,084. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
Which car hire options are available at Des Moines Airport (DSM)?
Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging $117 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis
Which airports can I use when flying from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines?
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).
Which airports do connecting flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines pass through?
Most connecting flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines pass through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 56% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,263 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $2,854, a difference of $1,590.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between Melbourne Airport and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 17 hours behind Melbourne Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $1,263, about $1,590 less than Tuesday fares (56% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Melbourne Airport to Des Moines trip for March. Fares historically average $1,263 return in that month – typically $1,930 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Des Moines Airport.

• Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
• Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
• Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center By IHG

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