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$1,198+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Des Moines (DSM)

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MEL — DSM
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,198
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,505
From Melbourne to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($114 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($83 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sat 3/11:00 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/89:00 amDSM - MEL
2 stops31h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$1,198
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/16:00 amMEL - DSM
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/88:10 amDSM - MEL
3 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$2,130
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/283:25 amMEL - DSM
3 stops58h 58mEmirates
Sat 3/83:34 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops45h 51mEmirates
Deal found 1/28$3,249

Find flights from Melbourne to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Melbourne 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 January 30, 2025.

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MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sat 3/1

1:00 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Des Moines

Sat 3/8

9:00 am-9:30 am

2 stops31h 30m

$1,198

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sat 3/1

6:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Des Moines

Sat 3/8

8:10 am-10:20 am

3 stops33h 10m

$2,130

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Fri 2/28

3:25 am-9:23 pm

3 stops58h 58m

Des Moines

Sat 3/8

3:34 pm-6:25 am

2 stops45h 51m

$3,249

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Deals found on 1/30

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Des Moines

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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 30, 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,913 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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 Melbourne?

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Des Moines. 0 airlines have flights to Des Moines from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Des Moines should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,198, United Airlines will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Emirates for as low as $3,249. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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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