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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Melbourne is to fly which costs $800 - $2,800 and takes 21h 13m.

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 13m and costs $800 - $2,800.

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 13m to get from Des Moines to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 16h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 1:35 PM in Des Moines and 5:35 AM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5507+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Des Moines to Melbourne - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Melbourne by plane, train, or bus

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Fly Des Moines to Melbourne Airport
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1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane DSM - MEL
21h 13m
$806–2,761
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
27h 4m
$1,240–4,145
Fly Des Moines to Bendigo Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane DSM - BXG
2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
28h 14m
$1,046–3,651
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
29h 9m
$1,015–3,507
Bus to Omaha, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OMA - MEL
28h 43m
$965–3,181

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

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23h 55mAverage Duration

$777Cheapest Price

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Distance: 15,112.8 km
Duration: 21h 13m

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) 4 times a day.

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

Ave. Duration: 24h 3m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $800–2,800

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

Ave. Duration: 24h 8m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,000–3,500

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

Ave. Duration: 28h 8m
When: Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $800–2,700

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

Ave. Duration: 24h 33m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,600–5,500

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

Ave. Duration: 33h 13m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,200

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

Ave. Duration: 25h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,200–4,100

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

Ave. Duration: 28h 40m
When: Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,600–5,500

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

Ave. Duration: 26h 38m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,300

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

Ave. Duration: 27h 18m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Monday, and Friday
Estimated price: $1,400–4,700

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

Ave. Duration: 23h 40m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,000–3,600

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

Ave. Duration: 31h 12m
When: Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price: $1,400–4,700

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

Ave. Duration: 24h 28m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,300–4,400

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

Ave. Duration: 25h 18m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,000–3,400

Flights from Des Moines to Albury via Los Angeles, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 24h
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $950–3,300

Flights from Des Moines to Albury via Las Vegas, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 28h 35m
When: Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,300–4,300

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

Ave. Duration: 25h 3m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,000–3,400

Flights from Omaha to Melbourne Airport via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 27h 1m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,200–4,100

Flights from Omaha to Melbourne Airport via Los Angeles, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 26h 31m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,100

Flights from Omaha to Melbourne Airport via Los Angeles, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 28h 1m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,200–4,100

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