What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Iowa?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Iowa is to fly which costs $500 - $1,800 and takes 25h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Iowa?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Iowa is to fly which takes 21h 57m and costs $850 - $3,200.

How far is it from Melbourne to Iowa?

The distance between Melbourne and Iowa is 9445 miles.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Iowa?

It takes approximately 21h 57m to get from Melbourne to Iowa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Iowa?

Iowa is 17h behind Melbourne. It is currently 10:23 AM in Melbourne and 5:23 PM in Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 231+ hotels available in Iowa.

Melbourne to Iowa - 7 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Iowa by plane, car, or bus

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

Fly to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Des Moines (DSM)MEL - DSM
21h 57m
$879–3,133
Fly to Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)MEL - MLI
25h 47m
$504–1,714
Fly to Omaha
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Omaha (OMA)MEL - OMA
22h 15m
$837–2,842
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)MEL - CID
23h 43m
$523–1,752
Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)MEL - MHK
2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Council Bluffs
24h 36m
$642–2,162
Fly to Sioux Falls, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sioux Falls (FSD)MEL - FSD
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Sioux City
27h 1m
$511–1,785
Fly to Kansas City, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kansas City (MCI)MEL - MCI
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
27h 25m
$688–2,513

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

33Weekly Planes

21h 59mAverage Duration

$894Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Iowa.

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Distance: 9,390.3 mi
Duration: 21h 57m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Iowa, USA?

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

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