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How to get fromDes Moines to Melbourneby plane, train, or 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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  1. Fly Des Moines to Melbourne Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane DSM - MEL
    22h 26m
    $1,003–3,258

  2. Bus to Omaha, fly to Melbourne Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane OMA - MEL
    27h 48m
    $957–3,180

  3. Fly Des Moines to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane DSM - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    25h 36m
    $1,339–4,448

  4. Fly Des Moines to Albury, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Albury (ABX)plane plane DSM - ABX
    2. Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Crosstrain train
    28h 14m
    $1,262–4,404

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

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration23h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$971Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 15,112.8 km
  • Duration: 22h 26m

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.

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