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$602+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Melbourne (MEL)

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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MEL
Mar 17 — Mar 241
Mon 3/17
Mon 3/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Melbourne

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Round-trip from

$1,432
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$602
(Trip.com)
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/225:10 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops23h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/2210:55 amMEL - DSM
2 stops48h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,432
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 5/211:12 pmDSM - MEL
1 stop24h 48mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/119:40 amMEL - DSM
2 stops25h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,512
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/263:12 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops38h 23mAir New Zealand
Sat 5/36:55 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops42h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/12$1,894
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2312:49 pmDSM - MEL
1 stop25h 11mQantas Airways
Wed 4/303:05 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop22h 48mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$2,141
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/53:45 pmCID - MEL
2 stops49h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/1110:55 amMEL - CID
2 stops25h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$2,167
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Sat 4/57:48 amCID - MEL
2 stops31h 57mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/113:05 pmMEL - CID
1 stop23h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11$2,263
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2512:49 pmDSM - MEL
1 stop25h 11mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/23:05 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops23h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$2,379
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/157:53 pmOMA - MEL
1 stop21h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1712:00 pmMEL - OMA
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$2,528
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/1512:38 pmOMA - MEL
2 stops31h 02mQantas Airways
Mon 3/177:25 pmMEL - OMA
2 stops32h 33mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$2,603
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/211:45 pmDSM - MEL
3 stops30h 20mAir Canada
Mon 4/288:30 pmMEL - DSM
3 stops42h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 3/11$2,828
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/53:45 pmCID - MEL
3 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/119:45 amMEL - CID
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$2,907
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/511:25 amCID - MEL
3 stops33h 10mAir Canada
Fri 4/118:45 pmMEL - CID
3 stops35h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 3/11$2,943

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 March 12, 2025.

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Melbourne

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Return

Price

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sat 3/22

5:10 pm-9:00 am

2 stops23h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 4/22

10:55 am-8:39 pm

2 stops48h 44m

$1,432

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 5/21

1:12 pm-5:00 am

1 stop24h 48m

Melbourne

Wed 6/11

9:40 am-8:30 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$1,512

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Sat 4/26

3:12 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops38h 23m

Melbourne

Sat 5/3

6:55 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops42h 50m

$1,894

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Wed 4/23

12:49 pm-5:00 am

1 stop25h 11m

Melbourne

Wed 4/30

3:05 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop22h 48m

$2,141

Cedar RapidsMelbourne

CID - MEL

CIDMEL

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/5

3:45 pm-8:15 am

2 stops49h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 4/11

10:55 am-9:39 pm

2 stops25h 44m

$2,167

Cedar RapidsMelbourne

CID - MEL

CIDMEL

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/5

7:48 am-7:45 am

2 stops31h 57m

Melbourne

Fri 4/11

3:05 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop23h 03m

$2,263

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Fri 4/25

12:49 pm-5:00 am

1 stop25h 11m

Melbourne

Fri 5/2

3:05 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops23h 49m

$2,379

Des MoinesMelbourne

DSM - MEL

DSMMEL

Des Moines

Mon 4/21

1:45 pm-11:05 am

3 stops30h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 4/28

8:30 pm-11:42 pm

3 stops42h 12m

$2,828

Cedar RapidsMelbourne

CID - MEL

CIDMEL

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/5

3:45 pm-10:05 am

3 stops27h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 4/11

9:45 am-6:30 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$2,907

Cedar RapidsMelbourne

CID - MEL

CIDMEL

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/5

11:25 am-11:35 am

3 stops33h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 4/11

8:45 pm-4:51 pm

3 stops35h 06m

$2,943

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Iowa to Melbourne

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IA to MEL?

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When flying from Iowa to Melbourne Airport, 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 Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport 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 Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, 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 March 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and United Airlines from Iowa to Melbourne to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
452 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
452 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
452 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
452 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,623 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
452 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
452 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,881 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
452 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

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

    When deciding which route to take from Iowa to Melbourne Airport consider Des Moines - Melbourne, Omaha Eppley Airfield - Melbourne or Cedar Rapids - Melbourne as they are the most popular.

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

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  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Iowa to Melbourne Airport 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 March 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,081Average$1,508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,256Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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