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$1,416+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Melbourne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MEL
Dec 27 — Jan 31
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Iowa (USIA) to Melbourne (ME1). 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 December 22, 2024.

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$1,642
(Ovago)

One-way from

$1,416
(United)
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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Iowa to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/58:00 amDSM - MEL
2 stops32h 30mAir New Zealand
Wed 2/1212:05 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops27h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/21$1,642
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/99:27 amOMA - MEL
2 stops31h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/1612:00 pmMEL - OMA
1 stop27h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,692
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/99:55 amOMA - MEL
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/1612:00 pmMEL - OMA
1 stop23h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,825
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/55:59 pmDSM - MEL
1 stop42h 41mQantas Airways
Wed 2/126:50 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops38h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/21$2,091
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/53:10 pmCID - MEL
3 stops36h 25mEmirates
Wed 2/1210:30 pmMEL - CID
2 stops39h 31mEmirates
Deal found 12/21$2,980
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/96:15 amOMA - MEL
2 stops36h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 3/165:00 pmMEL - OMA
2 stops45h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/21$1,676
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/41:49 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops26h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/1111:30 amMEL - DSM
2 stops28h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,842
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/58:15 amCID - MEL
2 stops32h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/121:00 pmMEL - CID
2 stops25h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,842
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/41:49 pmOMA - MEL
2 stops27h 16mQantas Airways
Tue 2/114:20 pmMEL - OMA
1 stop37h 44mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/21$2,096
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/41:01 pmDSM - MEL
1 stop23h 39mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/114:20 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops22h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$2,132
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/43:20 pmOMA - MEL
2 stops46h 05mEmirates
Mon 2/103:25 amMEL - OMA
3 stops59h 27mEmirates
Deal found 12/21$3,034
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/53:28 pmDSM - MEL
3 stops36h 07mEmirates
Tue 2/113:25 amMEL - DSM
3 stops58h 58mEmirates
Deal found 12/21$3,538

Find flights from Iowa to Melbourne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Melbourne 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 22, 2024.

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Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 2/5

8:00 am-9:30 am

2 stops32h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 2/12

12:05 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$1,642

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 3/9

6:15 am-10:50 am

2 stops36h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 3/16

5:00 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops45h 30m

$1,676

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 3/9

9:27 am-8:30 am

2 stops31h 03m

Melbourne

Sun 3/16

12:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$1,692

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 3/9

9:55 am-5:40 am

1 stop27h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 3/16

12:00 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop23h 23m

$1,825

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Tue 2/4

1:49 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 41m

Melbourne

Tue 2/11

11:30 am-10:30 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$1,842

Cedar RapidsMelbourne

CID - MEL

CIDMEL

Cedar Rapids

Wed 2/5

8:15 am-9:30 am

2 stops32h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 2/12

1:00 pm-9:32 pm

2 stops25h 32m

$1,842

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 2/5

5:59 pm-5:40 am

1 stop42h 41m

Melbourne

Wed 2/12

6:50 pm-4:49 pm

2 stops38h 59m

$2,091

OmahaMelbourne

OMA - MEL

OMAMEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 2/4

1:49 pm-10:05 am

2 stops27h 16m

Melbourne

Tue 2/11

4:20 pm-1:04 pm

1 stop37h 44m

$2,096

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Tue 2/4

1:01 pm-5:40 am

1 stop23h 39m

Melbourne

Tue 2/11

4:20 pm-10:08 pm

2 stops22h 48m

$2,132

Cedar RapidsMelbourne

CID - MEL

CIDMEL

Cedar Rapids

Wed 2/5

3:10 pm-8:35 pm

3 stops36h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 2/12

10:30 pm-9:01 pm

2 stops39h 31m

$2,980

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Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated December 22, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Iowa to Melbourne, such as United Airlines, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
495 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
806 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Melbourne?

    While some choose either Cedar Rapids - Melbourne or Omaha Eppley Airfield - Melbourne, Des Moines - Melbourne is the most popular route from Iowa to Melbourne.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Melbourne?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Melbourne 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 Iowa to Melbourne?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from Iowa to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Iowa to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$927Average$1,437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,256Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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