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Sun, 7 June
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways2 stops
MEL - DSM
1660$
1586$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 29 June
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways2 stops
MEL - DSM
2239$
2136$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 13 July
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways2 stops
MEL - DSM
10149$
9886$
Prime price per passenger
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Cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Des Moines, IA

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

MealMid-priced restaurant
11%The average meal is 11% more expensive in Des Moines, IA than in Melbourne.
Melbourne$25.00
Des Moines, IA$27.70
TrainLocal, one-way ticket
127%Trains in Des Moines, IA are 127% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Melbourne$5.50
Des Moines, IA$2.42
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
99%A taxi fare in Des Moines, IA is 99% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Melbourne$5.50
Des Moines, IA$2.77
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
47%Coffee is 47% more expensive in Des Moines, IA than in Melbourne.
Melbourne$5.55
Des Moines, IA$8.16
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 0.72 USD
1 USD = 1.39 AUD
Last checked on Sun, 3/05
Distance: 15084 kms
Melbourne airports
Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 11 kms
Avalon Airport (AVV)How far from city centre: 50 kms
Des Moines, IA airports

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

How long does the flight take to go from Melbourne to Des Moines, IA?
The total flight time between Melbourne and Des Moines, IA is of around 18 h and 14 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 Melbourne to Des Moines, IA?
When you fly from Melbourne to Des Moines, IA the average price is $2895. 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 Melbourne to Des Moines, IA at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Melbourne to Des Moines, IA is $1586. 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 Des Moines, IA expensive to visit compared to Melbourne?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Des Moines, IA costs an average of $2.78, 45% cheaper than Melbourne, with a fare of $5.10,
while train tickets costs 56% less in Des Moines, IA: $2.43 against $5.50 in Melbourne.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from $27.82 in Des Moines, IA, 11% more than the $25.00 in Melbourne.
The price of the coffee is around 50% more expensive in Des Moines, IA, with an average of $8.19 , while in Melbourne the coffee costs $5.45.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Melbourne to Des Moines, IA?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United States may apply when travelling from Melbourne. 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 Des Moines, IA compared to Melbourne?
While in Melbourne temperatures can reach an average of 21º ºC in summer, Des Moines, IA's temperatures can rise to 23º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, weather data show around -4º ºC in Des Moines, IA, compared to the 11º ºC average in Melbourne.

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