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$1,752 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 15/9. 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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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

Mon, 15 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 10:39MEL-DSM
38h 44m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
17:15 - 07:30DSM-MEL
23h 15m2 stops
$1,752United Airlines
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Mon, 15 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
15:05 - 23:13MEL-DSM
23h 08m1 stop
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18:12 - 10:35DSM-MEL
25h 23m2 stops
$1,949Qantas Airways
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Mon, 15 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
15:05 - 23:13MEL-DSM
23h 08m1 stop
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16:09 - 05:00DSM-MEL
21h 51m1 stop
$2,137Qantas Airways
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Mon, 15 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
Air Canada Logo
20:30 - 23:41MEL-DSM
42h 11m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
17:15 - 11:35DSM-MEL
27h 20m3 stops
$2,415Air Canada
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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 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Melbourne to Des Moines were found on United Airlines ($1,752) and Qantas Airways ($1,949).

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Cheapest flight$1,752
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.
Estimated return price
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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 $1,129 for a return ticket.

  • 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, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Des Moines, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 8900 reviews
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
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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

4.0 OkayCarly, July 2025SYD - SFO
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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

Not good , late, and long. We came home so late and spent so much time flying around and taxiing

Terrible. Delayed 7 hours, and cancelled the flight, leaving me stranded and out of pocket $500 for an alternative last minute flight

Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

Had one staff that was not pleasant. Seems they are stressed with too many people to care for.

Weather delay in Chicago?. No sense of urgency to make connection in Chicago for our connecting flight that wasn't delayed. Connection was missed.

Ok. Get a different kosher caterer. The food was odd.

Food was terrible. Crew was kind but skipped over my row for providing sandwiches and beverages.

Our flight was understandably diverted to a small regional airport in Laramie, Wyoming due to weather conditions, which I fully recognize and appreciate. However, the low rating stems from the experience that followed: passengers remained on board for over an hour without the option to deplane and stretch, despite the aircraft being stationary. Although the pilot opened the cabin door, only he was permitted to exit. Meanwhile, passengers grew increasingly uncomfortable as warm summer air entered the cabin through the open door, and being in the second row meant we were impacted immediately. While the flight attendants made efforts to keep everyone at ease, I believe allowing passengers to deplane briefly, given the extended delay, would have significantly improved the overall experience.

I never flew. Flight was canceled. DIA worst airport in the country. Avoid at all costs.

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Des Moines (DSM)

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