Des Moines

$1,163+ Cheap flights from Australia to Des Moines (DSM)

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SYD — DSM
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from Australia to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Australia (AU0) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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$1,163
(United Airlines)
From Australia to Des Moines

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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/611:30 amMEL - DSM
2 stops27h 08mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/131:41 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops26h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,163
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/612:00 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops27h 00mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/137:00 amDSM - MEL
1 stop30h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,743
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2010:45 pmPER - DSM
2 stops38h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 2/275:00 amDSM - PER
2 stops47h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,970
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1912:55 amPER - DSM
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/275:00 amDSM - PER
2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,993
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Thu 3/62:30 pmMEL - DSM
3 stops26h 19mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/135:29 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops24h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$2,107
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Thu 2/205:35 amPER - DSM
2 stops31h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 2/275:39 pmDSM - PER
3 stops32h 06mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/21$2,117
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Wed 3/53:25 amMEL - DSM
3 stops60h 12mEmirates
Thu 3/132:57 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops47h 28mEmirates
Deal found 1/20$8,640

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MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 3/6

11:30 am-9:38 pm

2 stops27h 08m

Des Moines

Thu 3/13

1:41 pm-8:30 am

2 stops26h 49m

$1,163

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 3/6

12:00 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Des Moines

Thu 3/13

7:00 am-5:40 am

1 stop30h 40m

$1,743

PerthDes Moines

PER - DSM

PERDSM

Perth

Thu 2/20

10:45 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops38h 05m

Des Moines

Thu 2/27

5:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops47h 45m

$1,970

PerthDes Moines

PER - DSM

PERDSM

Perth

Wed 2/19

12:55 am-10:50 pm

2 stops35h 55m

Des Moines

Thu 2/27

5:00 am-10:10 am

2 stops39h 10m

$1,993

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 3/6

2:30 pm-11:49 pm

3 stops26h 19m

Des Moines

Thu 3/13

5:29 pm-10:20 am

2 stops24h 51m

$2,107

PerthDes Moines

PER - DSM

PERDSM

Perth

Thu 2/20

5:35 am-10:50 pm

2 stops31h 15m

Des Moines

Thu 2/27

5:39 pm-3:45 pm

3 stops32h 06m

$2,117

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 3/5

3:25 am-10:37 pm

3 stops60h 12m

Des Moines

Thu 3/13

2:57 pm-6:25 am

2 stops47h 28m

$8,640

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Deals found on 1/20

Best time to book a flight from Australia to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Australia to Des Moines

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Australia to Des Moines including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Australia to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from Australia to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.5
Good
824 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Australia?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Australia to Des Moines. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Des Moines’s city center.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Australia to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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