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Wed, 14 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways1 stop
DSM - MEL
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways1 stop
MEL - DSM
3719$
3561$
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Mon, 5 Jan - Sun, 11 Jan
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways2 stops
DSM - MEL
Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines2 stops
MEL - DSM
4409$
4217$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, 8 Jan
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines4 stops
DSM - MEL
1555$
1495$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 9 Feb
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways2 stops
DSM - MEL
2339$
2239$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, 30 Dec
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines3 stops
DSM - MEL
2654$
2544$
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Wed, 14 Jan
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways2 stops
DSM - MEL
2708$
2581$
Prime price per passenger
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Cheapest time to fly from Des Moines, IA to Melbourne

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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
110%Trains are 110% more expensive in Melbourne than in Des Moines, IA.
Des Moines, IA$2.68
Melbourne$5.50
MealMid-priced restaurant
0%A meal in Melbourne costs roughly the same as in Des Moines, IA.
Des Moines, IA$25.99
Melbourne$25.00
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
80%Taxis are 80% more expensive in Melbourne than in Des Moines, IA.
Des Moines, IA$3.06
Melbourne$5.50
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
31%Coffee in Melbourne is 31% cheaper than in Des Moines, IA.
Des Moines, IA$8.11
Melbourne$5.58
Distance: 15084 kms
Des Moines, IA airports
Melbourne airports
Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 11 kms
Avalon Airport (AVV)How far from city centre: 50 kms

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When do you want to depart from Des Moines, IA? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Melbourne. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Des Moines, IA to Melbourne

How can I find cheap flights from Des Moines, IA to Melbourne at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Des Moines, IA to Melbourne is $1495. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Melbourne expensive to visit compared to Des Moines, IA?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Melbourne costs an average of 5.50 AUD, 80% more expensive than Des Moines, IA, with a fare of 3.06 AUD,
while train tickets costs 105% more in Melbourne: 5.50 AUD against 2.68 AUD in Des Moines, IA.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 25.00 AUD in Melbourne, 4% less than the 25.99 AUD in Des Moines, IA.
The price of the coffee is around 31% cheaper in Melbourne, with an average of 5.58 AUD, while in Des Moines, IA the coffee costs 8.11 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Des Moines, IA to Melbourne?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Des Moines, IA. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Melbourne compared to Des Moines, IA?
While in Des Moines, IA the temperatures can reach an average of 33.39 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9 mm ,Melbourne's temperatures can go up to 37.14 ºC during the hot season, with 3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -1.12 ºC in Melbourne, compared to the -20.94 ºC average degrees reported in Des Moines, IA. During the winter period, Des Moines, IA can register 3 mm precipitation, while Melbourne have an average of 3 mm rain level.

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