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Thu, 4 June - Thu, 11 June
Allegiant Air
Allegiant Air3 stops
DSM - MEL
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways2 stops
MEL - DSM
3726$
3573$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, 17 June - Wed, 24 June
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways2 stops
DSM - MEL
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways2 stops
MEL - DSM
3910$
3742$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, 10 June
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand2 stops
DSM - MEL
1584$
1516$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, 17 June
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand2 stops
DSM - MEL
1961$
1873$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 1 June
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand2 stops
DSM - MEL
2155$
2060$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, 30 July
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand2 stops
DSM - MEL
10178$
9937$
Prime price per passenger
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Cheapest time to fly from Des Moines, IA to Melbourne

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of June. Take advantage of this per
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Currency and price comparison

MealMid-priced restaurant
11%A meal in Melbourne is 11% cheaper than a meal in Des Moines, IA.
Des Moines, IA$27.70
Melbourne$25.00
TrainLocal, one-way ticket
127%Trains are 127% more expensive in Melbourne than in Des Moines, IA.
Des Moines, IA$2.42
Melbourne$5.50
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
99%Taxis are 99% more expensive in Melbourne than in Des Moines, IA.
Des Moines, IA$2.77
Melbourne$5.50
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
47%Coffee in Melbourne is 47% cheaper than in Des Moines, IA.
Des Moines, IA$8.16
Melbourne$5.55
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 long does the flight take to go from Des Moines, IA to Melbourne?
The total flight time between Des Moines, IA and Melbourne is of around 24 h and 41 m on average, considering an average distance of 15,083.71 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Des Moines, IA to Melbourne?
When you fly from Des Moines, IA to Melbourne the average price is $3766. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
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 $1516. 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 $5.10, 81% more expensive than Des Moines, IA, with a fare of $2.81,
while train tickets costs 124% more in Melbourne: $5.50 against $2.46 in Des Moines, IA.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from $25.00 in Melbourne, 11% less than the $28.11 in Des Moines, IA.
The price of the coffee is around 34% cheaper in Melbourne, with an average of $5.45, while in Des Moines, IA the coffee costs $8.28.
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 temperatures can reach an average of 23º ºC in summer, Melbourne's temperatures can rise to 21º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, weather data show around 11º ºC in Melbourne, compared to the -4º ºC average in Des Moines, IA.

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