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Flights from Melbourne to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Chicago, about 4h 09m door to door (29 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 09m
MLBDSMATL

Melbourne to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey4h 09mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Melbourne to Des Moines

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

1
MLB Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon14:45 MLB16:02 ATL0h 58m connection17:00 ATL17:54 DSMDelta Air Lines
29 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 09m
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2
MLB Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
One airline, one ticket ~5h 12m
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3
MLB Houston (IAH) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa 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 09mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hDes Moines vs Melbourne
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
MLB → DSM

Flights from Melbourne to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Des Moines?
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 Melbourne to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,907 km.
Where do you change planes between Melbourne and Des Moines?
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 Melbourne and Des Moines?
Melbourne: Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Melbourne.

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