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Mon, Nov 9
Des Moines DSMMelbourne MEL
£528
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Sat, Nov 7
Des Moines DSMMelbourne MEL
£538
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Mon, Nov 9
Des Moines DSMMelbourne MEL
£549
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Sat, Nov 7
Des Moines DSMMelbourne AVV
£583
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Sat, Nov 7
Des Moines DSMMelbourne AVV
£600
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Sun, Nov 8
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£637
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Sat, Nov 7 – Fri, Nov 13
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£955
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£974
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Mon, Nov 9 – Mon, Nov 16
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£978
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Mon, Nov 9 – Mon, Nov 16
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£990
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How much do flights to Melbourne cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£528

Cheapest round-trip

£955

Average round-trip

£1,448

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Qantas

Getting from Melbourne airport to the city center

Fastest option: SkyBus express coach. Best value: regional bus services and ride-sharing.

Melbourne is served by Melbourne Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, located 23 km northwest of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including express coaches, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Melbourne does not have a direct rail link to the airport, making SkyBus the most popular public transport option. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-50 min

$18 – $22; adult one-way; return tickets available

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

direct to CBD

50-70 min

$22 – $26; adult one-way

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

beachside suburbs

25-55 min

$55 – $85; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-55 min

$40 – $75; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

25-50 min

$80 – $150; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

25-50 min

$50 – $120; per day; varies by vehicle type

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and regional travel

Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Melbourne Airport does not have a direct train connection to the city center.
  • SkyBus operates 24/7 with reduced frequency during late night hours.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing pickup points are located at the ground transport area outside each terminal.
  • Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during morning and evening peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Melbourne

Depart from
Des Moines International
Arrive to
Melbourne
Average flights per week
252
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Melbourne

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
QantasQFAQFNo
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Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Melbourne

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C15°C
February25°C15°C
March23°C14°C
April19°C11°C
May16°C9°C
June13°C7°C
July12°C6°C
August13°C6°C
September16°C7°C
October19°C9°C
November21°C11°C
December23°C13°C
Hottest Month
26°C
January
Coldest month
6°C
July
Sunny days
301
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
17 Oct
26°C11°C
24 Oct
87%
23°C11°C
Sunday
18 Oct
27°C12°C
25 Oct
19%
16°C9°C
Monday
19 Oct
28°C14°C
26 Oct
19°C7°C
Tuesday
20 Oct
28°C17°C
27 Oct
23°C8°C
Wednesday
21 Oct
11%
25°C16°C
28 Oct
89%
21°C14°C
Thursday
22 Oct
30°C14°C
29 Oct
87%
13°C6°C
Friday
23 Oct
30°C18°C
30 Oct
42%
15°C5°C
Book your trip to arrive at Melbourne, or Avalon. The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, and Frontier Airlines. Des Moines and Melbourne have 252 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Des Moines?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Des Moines and Las Vegas, Nashville, Phoenix, Istanbul, Austin, Santa Ana, Orlando, Guadalajara, Tampa, Houston, Sarasota, Shanghai, Winnipeg, Montreal, Kathmandu, Punta Gorda, Malé, Boston, Monrovia, Mexico City.

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Bali, Gold Coast, Singapore, Denpasar, Bangkok, New Delhi, Auckland, Cairns, Hobart, Manchester, Canberra, Amritsar, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila.

What airports are near Des Moines?

The main airport in Des Moines is Des Moines International. It is also served by Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Sioux Gateway, Waterloo Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal.

Which airlines fly between Des Moines and Melbourne?

Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Melbourne with Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, Frontier Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Des Moines and Melbourne?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Des Moines and Melbourne, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Des Moines and Melbourne?

Traveling between Des Moines and Melbourne, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Des Moines?

There are a number of airports in and around Des Moines. The main one is Des Moines International and other nearby airports include Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Sioux Gateway, Waterloo Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Melbourne depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Des Moines, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Melbourne arrive?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

What time do flights between Des Moines and Melbourne depart?

What time do flights between Des Moines and Melbourne arrive?

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