What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Melbourne is to bus and fly which costs $1,000 - $3,600 and takes 27h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Melbourne is to fly which takes 21h 45m and costs $1,200 - $4,200.

How far is it from Des Moines to Melbourne?

The distance between Des Moines and Melbourne is 15113 km.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 21h 45m to get from Des Moines to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 15h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 12:52 PM in Des Moines and 3:52 AM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5312+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Des Moines to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Melbourne by plane, train, or bus

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Fly Des Moines to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane DSM - MEL
21h 45m
$1,253–4,158
Bus to Omaha, fly to Melbourne Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OMA - MEL
27h 48m
$1,060–3,585
Fly Des Moines to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane DSM - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
25h 41m
$1,639–6,048
Fly Des Moines to Albury, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Albury (ABX)plane DSM - ABX
2. Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Crosstrain
28h 19m
$1,654–5,704

Des Moines (DSM) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

21Weekly Planes

23h 15mAverage Duration

$1,231Cheapest Price

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Distance: 15,112.8 km
Duration: 21h 45m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

American Airlines, Qantas, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 3 times a day.

Airlines

Website: qantas.com

Flights from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth

Ave. Duration: 21h 47m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,500–4,800

Flights from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 23h 25m
When: Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,500–4,800

Flights from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 27h 17m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,300

Flights from Des Moines to Avalon Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 23h 10m
When: Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price: $2,000–6,500

Flights from Des Moines to Avalon Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 31h 7m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $1,700–6,000

Flights from Des Moines to Avalon Airport via Los Angeles, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 23h 57m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,600–6,000

Flights from Des Moines to Avalon Airport via Las Vegas, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 28h 15m
When: Tuesday
Estimated price: $2,000–6,500

Flights from Des Moines to Albury via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 23h 10m
When: Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,900–6,500

Flights from Des Moines to Albury via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 28h 32m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $1,600–6,000

Flights from Des Moines to Albury via Los Angeles, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 23h 57m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,600–5,500

Flights from Des Moines to Albury via Las Vegas, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 28h 15m
When: Tuesday
Estimated price: $1,900–6,500

Flights from Omaha to Melbourne Airport via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 23h 54m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,200–4,000

Flights from Omaha to Melbourne Airport via Los Angeles, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 25h 39m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,000

Flights from Omaha to Melbourne Airport via Los Angeles, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 27h 9m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,000

Flights from Omaha to Melbourne Airport via Las Vegas, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 21h 30m
When: Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,000

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