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United Airlines
1 Apr
SYD
25h 57m
2 stops
DSM
1 May
DSM
25h 00m
2 stops
SYD
$1,475
American Airlines
1 Apr
SYD
26h 15m
2 stops
DSM
1 May
DSM
23h 02m
1 stop
SYD
$1,527
American Airlines
1 Apr
SYD
25h 50m
1 stop
DSM
1 May
DSM
23h 02m
1 stop
SYD
$1,976
United Airlines
24 Dec
SYD
25h 35m
2 stops
DSM
7 Jan
DSM
46h 58m
2 stops
SYD
$2,459
Multiple Airlines
1 Apr
SYD
30h 20m
3 stops
DSM
1 May
DSM
24h 10m
2 stops
SYD
$2,545
Multiple Airlines
1 Apr
SYD
30h 20m
3 stops
DSM
1 May
DSM
30h 25m
3 stops
SYD
$2,563
United Airlines
24 Dec
SYD
22h 03m
1 stop
DSM
7 Jan
DSM
22h 58m
2 stops
SYD
$3,104
American Airlines
25 Feb
PER
37h 29m
2 stops
DSM
28 Feb
DSM
51h 48m
2 stops
PER
$3,106
United Airlines
25 Feb
PER
29h 25m
2 stops
DSM
28 Feb
DSM
40h 30m
2 stops
PER
$3,374
United Airlines
25 Feb
PER
29h 25m
2 stops
DSM
28 Feb
DSM
40h 30m
2 stops
PER
$3,375
Multiple Airlines
24 Dec
SYD
26h 31m
2 stops
DSM
7 Jan
DSM
27h 54m
3 stops
SYD
$3,434
Qantas Airways
25 Feb
PER
27h 54m
2 stops
DSM
28 Feb
DSM
41h 01m
2 stops
PER
$3,449

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11:20 - 21:17SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines
25h 57m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
15:00 - 07:00DSM  Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 00m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles
$1,475United Airlines
Thu, 1 Apr - Sat, 1 May
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 20:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines
26h 15m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
17:03 - 07:05DSM  Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 02m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,527American Airlines
Thu, 1 Apr - Sat, 1 May
American Airlines Logo
10:10 - 20:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines
25h 50m1 stop Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
17:03 - 07:05DSM  Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 02m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,976American Airlines
Thu, 1 Apr - Sat, 1 May
Delta Logo
10:10 - 21:51MEL  Melbourne-CID Cedar Rapids
28h 41m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
17:30 - 07:50CID  Cedar Rapids-MEL Melbourne
47h 20m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles
$2,237Delta
Tue, 12 Jan - Sun, 23 May
Delta Logo
10:10 - 21:51MEL  Melbourne-CID Cedar Rapids
28h 41m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
17:30 - 07:50CID  Cedar Rapids-MEL Melbourne
47h 20m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles
$2,247Delta
Tue, 12 Jan - Sun, 23 May
United Airlines Logo
11:50 - 20:25SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines
25h 35m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
17:07 - 09:05DSM  Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
46h 58m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
$2,459United Airlines
Thu, 24 Dec - Thu, 7 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:20 - 00:40SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines
30h 20m3 stops Brisbane Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:20 - 06:30DSM  Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
24h 10m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles
$2,545Multiple Airlines
Thu, 1 Apr - Sat, 1 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:20 - 00:40SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DSM Des Moines
30h 20m3 stops Brisbane Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:00 - 09:25DSM  Des Moines-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
30h 25m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles Brisbane
$2,563Multiple Airlines
Thu, 1 Apr - Sat, 1 May
Qantas Airways Logo
10:00 - 22:07MEL  Melbourne-CID Cedar Rapids
29h 07m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth
Qantas Airways Logo
19:22 - 05:00CID  Cedar Rapids-MEL Melbourne
42h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,606Qantas Airways
Tue, 12 Jan - Sun, 23 May
Qantas Airways Logo
10:00 - 22:07MEL  Melbourne-CID Cedar Rapids
29h 07m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth
Qantas Airways Logo
19:22 - 05:00CID  Cedar Rapids-MEL Melbourne
42h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,609Qantas Airways
Tue, 12 Jan - Sun, 23 May

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SydneyDes Moines

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DSM Des Moines

SYDDSM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/4

11:20-21:17

2 stops25h 57m

Des Moines

Sat 1/5

15:00-07:00

2 stops25h 00m

$1,475

SydneyDes Moines

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DSM Des Moines

SYDDSM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/4

09:45-20:00

2 stops26h 15m

Des Moines

Sat 1/5

17:03-07:05

1 stop23h 02m

$1,527
Fastest return journey

SydneyDes Moines

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DSM Des Moines

SYDDSM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/4

10:10-20:00

1 stop25h 50m

Des Moines

Sat 1/5

17:03-07:05

1 stop23h 02m

$1,976

MelbourneCedar Rapids

MEL Melbourne - CID Cedar Rapids

MELCID

Melbourne

Tue 12/1

10:10-21:51

2 stops28h 41m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 23/5

17:30-07:50

2 stops47h 20m

$2,237

MelbourneCedar Rapids

MEL Melbourne - CID Cedar Rapids

MELCID

Melbourne

Tue 12/1

10:10-21:51

2 stops28h 41m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 23/5

17:30-07:50

2 stops47h 20m

$2,247

SydneyDes Moines

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DSM Des Moines

SYDDSM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/12

11:50-20:25

2 stops25h 35m

Des Moines

Thu 7/1

17:07-09:05

2 stops46h 58m

$2,459

SydneyDes Moines

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DSM Des Moines

SYDDSM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/4

10:20-00:40

3 stops30h 20m

Des Moines

Sat 1/5

15:20-06:30

2 stops24h 10m

$2,545

SydneyDes Moines

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DSM Des Moines

SYDDSM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/4

10:20-00:40

3 stops30h 20m

Des Moines

Sat 1/5

12:00-09:25

3 stops30h 25m

$2,563

MelbourneCedar Rapids

MEL Melbourne - CID Cedar Rapids

MELCID

Melbourne

Tue 12/1

10:00-22:07

2 stops29h 07m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 23/5

19:22-05:00

1 stop42h 38m

$2,606

MelbourneCedar Rapids

MEL Melbourne - CID Cedar Rapids

MELCID

Melbourne

Tue 12/1

10:00-22:07

2 stops29h 07m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 23/5

19:22-05:00

1 stop42h 38m

$2,609

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How long is the flight from Australia to Iowa?

The flight from Australia to Iowa depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Melbourne (a popular airport in Australia) to Des Moines (the most popular airport in Iowa), then the flight time is 26h on average. If you fly from Perth (another popular airport in Australia) to Des Moines, then the average flight time is 29h 25m.

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Summary info about Iowa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

$1,508

Best Round-Trip Price

$1,475

Fastest flight time

26h 19m
The best one-way flight price to Iowa from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,508 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Des Moines).
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The best return flight price to Iowa from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,475 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Des Moines).
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The fastest flight to Iowa from Australia takes 26h 19m (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Des Moines).
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Iowa

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Des Moines?

93% of momondo users visit Des Moines more often than any other city in Iowa. When travelling to Des Moines, typically the most convenient airport to fly into is Des Moines Airport.

What is the weather like in Iowa?

Iowa typically has a temperature range from -5 °C(January) to 25 °C(July). Those looking to avoid rain and/or snow while visiting Iowa should plan their trip in January, February, or December, as these months are relatively less likely to have precipitation.

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Prices for flights to Iowa refresh daily.

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The number of operators available for flights to Iowa is 1 as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to Iowa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Iowa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iowa?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Iowa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Iowa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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