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$885+ Cheap flights from Australia to Des Moines (DSM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DSM
Jan 13 — Jan 201
Tue 1/13
Tue 1/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Australia to Des Moines

Best flights from Australia to Des Moines
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Australia to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 14, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/189:10 amMEL - DSM
2 stops22h 35mDelta
Tue 3/245:20 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops45h 40mDelta
Deal found 12/12$885
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 2/1112:00 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops46h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/157:25 pmDSM - MEL
1 stop40h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,560
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1610:35 amMEL - DSM
2 stops28h 09mAir New Zealand
Fri 3/207:15 amDSM - MEL
2 stops34h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/13$1,567
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/163:35 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops42h 48mCathay Pacific
Fri 3/2010:04 amDSM - MEL
2 stops44h 56mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/12$1,644
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Wed 2/1810:55 pmPER - DSM
2 stops37h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/228:00 amDSM - PER
3 stops40h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$2,163
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 2/188:00 amPER - DSM
2 stops44h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/223:26 pmDSM - PER
2 stops30h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,811

Find flight deals from Australia to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated December 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$885
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,866
From Australia to Des Moines
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Australia to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Australia

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Des Moines

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Return

Price

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 3/18

9:10 am-3:45 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

5:20 pm-7:00 am

2 stops45h 40m

$885

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 2/11

12:00 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops46h 36m

Des Moines

Sun 2/15

7:25 pm-5:00 am

1 stop40h 35m

$1,560

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 3/16

10:35 am-10:44 pm

2 stops28h 09m

Des Moines

Fri 3/20

7:15 am-9:25 am

2 stops34h 10m

$1,567

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Mon 3/16

3:35 pm-6:23 pm

2 stops42h 48m

Des Moines

Fri 3/20

10:04 am-11:00 pm

2 stops44h 56m

$1,644

PerthDes Moines

PER - DSM

PERDSM

Perth

Wed 2/18

8:00 am-2:31 pm

2 stops44h 31m

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

3:26 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops30h 59m

$1,811

PerthDes Moines

PER - DSM

PERDSM

Perth

Wed 2/18

10:55 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops37h 25m

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

8:00 am-2:45 pm

3 stops40h 45m

$2,163

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 1/2

11:30 am-4:25 pm

2 stops45h 55m

$2,246

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 1/2

10:10 am-10:31 pm

3 stops29h 21m

$2,391

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 1/2

12:00 pm-10:47 am

2 stops39h 47m

$2,439

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 1/2

4:05 pm-2:58 pm

1 stop39h 53m

$2,527

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Deals found on 12/12

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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 December 14, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from Australia to Des Moines by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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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.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Des Moines?

    Departing from Australia to Des Moines will take you 22h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9365 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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.

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