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Flights from Des Moines to Sydney
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Sydney. The easiest way is one stop via Houston or Dallas, about 21h 25m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 21h 01m
Des Moines to Sydney at a glance
Fastest journey21h 01mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Dallas
Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Sydney
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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
- 14,383 km8,932 miles
- Journey time
- 21h 01mestimate
- Time difference
- +17hSydney vs Des Moines
- Currency in Sydney
- AUD
- Airports
- DSM → SYD
Flights from Des Moines to Sydney: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Sydney?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Houston, Dallas and Los Angeles. 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 Sydney?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,383 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Sydney?
The best connecting points are Houston (IAH), Dallas (DFW) and Los Angeles (LAX). United Airlines flies both legs via Houston, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Sydney?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Sydney?
Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Des Moines.
