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Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Des Moines (DSM) from $1,822

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 5/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 May 20, 2024.

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May

Average price

$1,435

Round-trip from

$323
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What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines?

May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Des Moines from Melbourne Airport. Prices for May average $1,887 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,151. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 16% on your journey compared to booking in December

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines (MEL - DSM)?

When flying from Melbourne Airport 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.

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne to Des Moines

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between Melbourne and Des Moines. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,663,308 searches. Data last updated May 20, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Air New Zealand flights heading from Melbourne to Des Moines. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Wed 6/56:55 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops42h 20mAir New Zealand
Mon 6/106:05 amDSM - MEL
2 stops37h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/20$1,902
Thu 6/612:10 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops25h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 6/106:05 amDSM - MEL
2 stops37h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/20$1,996

Cheap American Airlines flights from Melbourne to Des Moines

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Melbourne and Des Moines. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,663,308 searches. Data last updated May 20, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest American Airlines flights traveling from Melbourne to Des Moines. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Thu 6/69:15 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops50h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/95:00 amDSM - MEL
1 stop33h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,828
Thu 6/612:30 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops25h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/96:54 amDSM - MEL
2 stops31h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$2,028
Thu 6/612:30 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops25h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/107:31 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops43h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$2,030
Wed 6/51:00 pmMEL - DSM
1 stop20h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/109:54 amDSM - MEL
2 stops28h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$2,259

Cheap Melbourne to Des Moines flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Melbourne to Des Moines specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,663,308 searches. Prices were last updated on May 20, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Melbourne to Des Moines in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 5/229:15 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops34h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/265:00 amDSM - MEL
1 stop33h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,822
Wed 5/229:15 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops34h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/265:00 amDSM - MEL
1 stop33h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,823
Thu 6/69:15 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops50h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/95:00 amDSM - MEL
1 stop33h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,828
Wed 6/56:55 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops42h 20mAir New Zealand
Mon 6/106:05 amDSM - MEL
2 stops37h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/20$1,902
Thu 6/612:10 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops25h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 6/106:05 amDSM - MEL
2 stops37h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/20$1,996
Wed 5/229:15 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops29h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/2611:40 amDSM - MEL
2 stops27h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,997
Thu 6/612:30 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops25h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/96:54 amDSM - MEL
2 stops31h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$2,028
Thu 6/612:30 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops25h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/107:31 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops43h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$2,030
Thu 6/612:30 pmMEL - DSM
3 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1012:45 pmDSM - MEL
3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20$2,190

Melbourne to Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Melbourne and Des Moines in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,663,308 searches. Data last updated May 20, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Melbourne to Des Moines in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 5/229:15 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops34h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/265:00 amDSM - MEL
1 stop33h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,822
Wed 5/229:15 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops34h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/265:00 amDSM - MEL
1 stop33h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,823
Thu 6/69:15 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops50h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/95:00 amDSM - MEL
1 stop33h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,828
Wed 6/56:55 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops42h 20mAir New Zealand
Mon 6/106:05 amDSM - MEL
2 stops37h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/20$1,902
Thu 6/612:10 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops25h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 6/106:05 amDSM - MEL
2 stops37h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/20$1,996
Wed 5/229:15 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops29h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/2611:40 amDSM - MEL
2 stops27h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,997
Thu 6/612:30 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops25h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/96:54 amDSM - MEL
2 stops31h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$2,028
Thu 6/612:30 pmMEL - DSM
2 stops25h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/107:31 pmDSM - MEL
2 stops43h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$2,030
Thu 6/612:30 pmMEL - DSM
3 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1012:45 pmDSM - MEL
3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20$2,190

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 2,663,308 searches. Data last updated May 20, 2024.

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MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 6/6

2 stops50h 39m

Des Moines

Sun 6/9

1 stop33h 25m

$1,828

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

2 stops42h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 6/10

2 stops37h 45m

$1,902

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 6/6

2 stops25h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 6/10

2 stops37h 45m

$1,996

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 6/6

2 stops25h 44m

Des Moines

Sun 6/9

2 stops31h 31m

$2,028

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 6/6

2 stops25h 44m

Des Moines

Mon 6/10

2 stops43h 14m

$2,030

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 6/6

3 stops46h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 6/10

3 stops31h 40m

$2,190

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 6/6

2 stops44h 40m

Des Moines

Mon 6/10

1 stop41h 50m

$2,212

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Thu 6/6

3 stops29h 44m

Des Moines

Sun 6/9

2 stops27h 46m

$2,357

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

3 stops58h 19m

Des Moines

Mon 6/10

2 stops39h 56m

$3,597

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Deals found on 5/20

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Melbourne to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on May 19, 2024.
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Noon
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Des Moines by month

Plan your trip from Melbourne to Des Moines by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Melbourne to Des Moines is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $2,238. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines (average of $323). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $446). 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.

January

$323

February

$364

March

$396

April

$387

May

$375

June

$446

July

$415

August

$383

September

$344

October

$370

November

$384

December

$365

Temperature and rainfall in Des Moines by month

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

DSM

Temperature

23 - 77 °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 May 20, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, American Airlines and Emirates from Melbourne to Des Moines to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
621 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
621 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
621 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,936 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
621 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,472 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
621 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

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.

  • Can I find flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines for under $1,900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines for under $1,900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $1,828, but on average you can expect to pay $2,836.

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

    Currently priced at $1,828, American Airlines will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air New Zealand and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,902 and $3,597, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines for 3% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What does MEL to DSM mean?

    MEL and DSM are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. MEL to DSM refers to a flight route from Melbourne Airport to Des Moines Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Des Moines that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Melbourne to Des Moines flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Melbourne to Des Moines with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Melbourne to Des Moines flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Des Moines that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Melbourne to Des Moines offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Melbourne to Des Moines?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Melbourne to Des Moines flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Melbourne Airport to Des Moines flight deals updated?

    The Melbourne Airport to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/20.

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