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 $1,200 - $4,400 and takes 29h 20m.

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 24h 40m and costs $1,300 - $4,500.

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 24h 40m to get from Des Moines to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 17h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 1:02 PM in Des Moines and 6:02 AM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5358+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Des Moines to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane DSM - MEL
24h 40m
$1,344–4,448
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
29h 20m
$1,254–4,372
Fly Des Moines to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane DSM - AVV
2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
27h 7m
$2,044–7,048
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
29h 49m
$1,655–5,704

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

34Weekly Planes

25h 22mAverage Duration

$1,313Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Melbourne.

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Distance: 15,112.8 km
Duration: 24h 40m

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

American Airlines, Qantas, and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 5 times a day.

Airlines

Website: qantas.com

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

Ave. Duration: 24h 17m
When: Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,300–4,600

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

Ave. Duration: 24h 20m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,700–6,000

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

Ave. Duration: 28h 27m
When: Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,300–4,600

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

Ave. Duration: 26h 57m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $2,600–9,000

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

Ave. Duration: 28h 42m
When: Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price: $2,100–7,500

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

Ave. Duration: 30h 2m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $2,000–7,000

Flights from Omaha to Melbourne Airport via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 24h 27m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,600–5,500

Flights from Omaha to Melbourne Airport via Los Angeles, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 24h 27m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,600–5,500

Flights from Omaha to Melbourne Airport via Los Angeles, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 25h 2m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,600–5,500

Flights from Omaha to Melbourne Airport via Los Angeles, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 30h 32m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,300

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

Ave. Duration: 26h 52m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $2,000–7,000

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

Ave. Duration: 25h 57m
When: Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,600–5,500

Flights from Des Moines to Albury via Los Angeles, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 25h 32m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $2,000–7,000

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

Ave. Duration: 28h 20m
When: Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price: $2,000–7,000

Flights from Des Moines to Albury via Los Angeles, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 28h 57m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $2,000–7,000

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