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Flights from Des Moines to Melbourne

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Melbourne. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Chicago, about 4h 30m door to door (29 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 30m
DSMMLBATL

Des Moines to Melbourne at a glance

Fastest journey4h 30mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Melbourne

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
DSM Atlanta (ATL) MLB
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Sat05:45 DSM08:34 ATL1h 26m connection10:00 ATL11:15 MLBDelta Air Lines
29 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 30m
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2
DSM Chicago (ORD) MLB
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 12m
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3
DSM Houston (IAH) MLB
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 55m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,907 km1,184 miles
Journey time
4h 30mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hMelbourne vs Des Moines
Currency in Melbourne
USD
Airports
DSM → MLB

Flights from Des Moines to Melbourne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Melbourne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Chicago and Houston. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Melbourne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,907 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Melbourne?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD) and Houston (IAH). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Melbourne?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Melbourne: Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

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