Title: $169 Cheap flights from Des Moines to Melbourne (DSM to MLB) - Expedia.com ![Botanical Gardens which includes a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532653201/24f8a575-4e74-42d8-8522-e2c401023b46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532653201/24f8a575-4e74-42d8-8522-e2c401023b46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # $169 Cheap Flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Melbourne (MLB) [View $169 flight on Tue, Mar 17, 2026](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=oneway&leg1=from:DSM,to:MLB,departure:3/17/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:168.20&airProductToken=AQpoCjIIwYIBEgQxOTg1GMNkIOKaASi08YcDMMPyhwM4QkAAWAFqBUJBU0lDcghPV0FJWFNCWAoyCMGCARIENTM2NBjimgEg7AoopvSHAzCN9YcDOEJAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT1dBSVhTQlgSCggBEAEYASoCQUEYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAL) ## Popular airlines from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Melbourne Orlando Intl. Airport (MLB) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_DL.svg) Delta [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DSM,to:MLB,departure:3/3/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MLB,to:DSM,departure:3/10/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"DL"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_AA.svg) American Airlines [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DSM,to:MLB,departure:3/3/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MLB,to:DSM,departure:3/10/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AA"}}]) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__notification.svg) ### Be in the know Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise\* - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Book smarter Save up to 30% on select hotels after you book a flight\* - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Earn twice Earn your airline miles on top of our OneKeyCash [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) ## Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Melbourne (DSM-MLB) Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $169 for one-way flights and $337 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. All deals One way Roundtrip ![American Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AA.gif) Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31 DSM Des Moines MLB Melbourne $337 Roundtrip found 4 days ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:DSM,to:MLB,departure:3/24/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MLB,to:DSM,departure:3/31/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:336.39&airProductToken=AQpoCjIIwYIBEgQxOTg1GMNkIOKaASiUwIgDMKPBiAM4QkAAWAFqBUJBU0lDcghPV0FJWFNCWAoyCMGCARIENTM2NBjimgEg7AoohsOIAzDtw4gDOEJAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT1dBSVhTQlgKaAoyCMGCARIENTM4NhjsCiDimgEolIuJAzCMjIkDOEJAAFgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT1dBSVhTQlgKMgjBggESBDE5ODUY4poBIMNkKKKNiQMwv46JAzhCQAFYAWoFQkFTSUNyCE9XQUlYU0JYEgoIARABGAEqAkFBGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwCw) ![Delta](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/DL.gif) Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19 DSM Des Moines MLB Melbourne $337 Roundtrip found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:DSM,to:MLB,departure:5/12/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MLB,to:DSM,departure:5/19/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:336.39&airProductToken=AQpuCjUIxJgBEgQyNzI3GMNkIOBcKLXjjAMwueSMAzhFQABYAWoJTUFJTkJBU0lDcghWQVdTQTVCRwo1CMSYARIEMzEyNxjgXCDsCiig5owDMPjmjAM4RUABWAFqCU1BSU5CQVNJQ3IIVkFXU0E1QkcKbgo1CMSYARIEMjk1MxjsCiDgXCjqsY0DMM-yjQM4RUAAWAFqCU1BSU5CQVNJQ3IIVkFXU0E1QkcKNQjEmAESBDE3MDQY4Fwgw2Qo3rONAzDjtI0DOEVAAVgBaglNQUlOQkFTSUNyCFZBV1NBNUJHEgoIARABGAEqAkRMGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) ![Delta](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/DL.gif) Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19 DSM Des Moines MLB Melbourne $342 Roundtrip found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:DSM,to:MLB,departure:5/12/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MLB,to:DSM,departure:5/19/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:341.69&airProductToken=AQqlAQo1CMSYARIENTQ5MBjDZCDMfCjb54wDMKTojAM4RUAAWAFqCU1BSU5CQVNJQ3IIVkFXU0E1QkcKNQjEmAESBDEwMjgYzHwg4Fwo5uiMAzCD6owDOEVAAVgBaglNQUlOQkFTSUNyCFZBV1NBNUJHCjUIxJgBEgQyNDM1GOBcIOwKKObqjAMwwOuMAzhFQAFYAWoJTUFJTkJBU0lDcghWQVdTQTVCRwpuCjUIxJgBEgQyOTUzGOwKIOBcKOqxjQMwz7KNAzhFQABYAWoJTUFJTkJBU0lDcghWQVdTQTVCRwo1CMSYARIEMTcwNBjgXCDDZCjes40DMOO0jQM4RUABWAFqCU1BSU5CQVNJQ3IIVkFXU0E1QkcSCggBEAEYASoCREwYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) ![American Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AA.gif) Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2 DSM Des Moines MLB Melbourne $347 Roundtrip found 4 days ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:DSM,to:MLB,departure:4/25/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MLB,to:DSM,departure:5/2/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:346.99&airProductToken=AQqbAQoxCMGCARIENDQxNxjDZCCuHCjkpYsDMMimiwM4QkAAWAFqBUJBU0lDcghPV0FJWFNCWAoyCMGCARIEMjA4MBiuHCDimgEo76aLAzDyp4sDOEJAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT1dBSVhTQlgKMgjBggESBDUzNDAY4poBIOwKKKOoiwMwkamLAzhCQAFYAWoFQkFTSUNyCE9XQUlYU0JYCpsBCjIIwYIBEgQ1Mzg2GOwKIOKaASju8osDMOTziwM4QkAAWAFqBUJBU0lDcghPV0FJWFNCWAoyCMGCARIEMjE3NBjimgEgrhwopfSLAzCw9YsDOEJAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT1dBSVhTQlgKMQjBggESBDQxMTQYrhwgw2Qoi_aLAzDm9osDOEJAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT1dBSVhTQlgSCggBEAEYASoCQUEYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAL) ![Delta](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/DL.gif) Tue, Mar 10 - Thu, Mar 26 DSM Des Moines MLB Melbourne $376 Roundtrip found 3 days ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:DSM,to:MLB,departure:3/10/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MLB,to:DSM,departure:3/26/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:375.39&airProductToken=AQpECiAIxJgBEgQyMTQzGMNkIOBcKJykhwMwoqWHAzhFQABYAQogCMSYARIEMjQzNRjgXCDsCijZpYcDMLCmhwM4RUABWAEKRAogCMSYARIEMjk1MxjsCiDgXCi40ogDMKDTiAM4RUAAWAEKIAjEmAESBDE3MDQY4Fwgw2QoitSIAzCU1YgDOEVAAVgBEgoIARABGAEqAkRMGAEiBAgBEAEoBDAB) ![American Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AA.gif) Tue, Mar 24 - Sat, Apr 4 DSM Des Moines MLB Melbourne $377 Roundtrip found 5 days ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:DSM,to:MLB,departure:3/24/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MLB,to:DSM,departure:4/4/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:376.39&airProductToken=AQpoCjIIwYIBEgQxOTg1GMNkIOKaASiUwIgDMKPBiAM4QkAAWAFqBUJBU0lDcghPV0FJWFNCWAoyCMGCARIENTM2NBjimgEg7AoohsOIAzDtw4gDOEJAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT1dBSVhTQlgKaAoyCMGCARIENTM4NhjsCiDimgEo67eJAzDkuIkDOEJAAFgBagVCQVNJQ3IIUVdBSVhTQlgKMgjBggESBDE5ODUY4poBIMNkKKK6iQMwv7uJAzhCQAFYAWoFQkFTSUNyCFFXQUlYU0JYEgoIARABGAEqAkFBGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwCw) ![American Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AA.gif) Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19 DSM Des Moines MLB Melbourne $381 Roundtrip found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:DSM,to:MLB,departure:5/12/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MLB,to:DSM,departure:5/19/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:380.70&airProductToken=AQqZAQowCMGCARIENDcxMxjDZCBDKJHnjAMwq-iMAzhCQABYAWoFQkFTSUNyCFFWQUlLU0JYCjEIwYIBEgQyMDQwGEMg4poBKNnojAMwv-mMAzhCQAFYAWoFQkFTSUNyCFFWQUlLU0JYCjIIwYIBEgQ1MzY0GOKaASDsCii_6owDMKrrjAM4QkABWAFqBUJBU0lDcghRVkFJS1NCWBIKCAEQARgBKgJBQRgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAs) ![American Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AA.gif) Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19 DSM Des Moines MLB Melbourne $382 Roundtrip found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:DSM,to:MLB,departure:5/12/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MLB,to:DSM,departure:5/19/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:381.70&airProductToken=AQqaAQoxCMGCARIEMjAzMBjDZCCjsQEowuaMAzDC54wDOE9AAFgBagRNQUlOcghPV0FJWFNNMwoyCMGCARIEMTc5MhijsQEg4poBKIPojAMwp-mMAzhPQAFYAWoETUFJTnIIT1dBSVhTTTMKMQjBggESBDUzNjQY4poBIOwKKL_qjAMwquuMAzhPQAFYAWoETUFJTnIIT1dBSVhTTTMSCggBEAEYASoCQUEYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAL) ![Delta](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/DL.gif) Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 23 DSM Des Moines MLB Melbourne $387 Roundtrip found 5 days ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:DSM,to:MLB,departure:5/6/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MLB,to:DSM,departure:5/23/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:386.39&airProductToken=AQpECiAIxJgBEgQxNzA0GMNkIOBcKPOijAMw76OMAzhFQABYAQogCMSYARIEMzA0MxjgXCDsCijOpIwDMKaljAM4RUABWAEKRAogCMSYARIEMjk1MxjsCiDgXCjq3o0DMM_fjQM4RUAAWAEKIAjEmAESBDE3MDQY4Fwgw2Qo3uCNAzDj4Y0DOEVAAVgBEgoIARABGAEqAkRMGAEiBAgBEAEoBDAB) ![American Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AA.gif) Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2 DSM Des Moines MLB Melbourne $387 Roundtrip found 4 days ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:DSM,to:MLB,departure:4/25/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MLB,to:DSM,departure:5/2/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:386.99&airProductToken=AQqbAQoxCMGCARIEMTUzNhjDZCCuHCi0pIsDMJmliwM4QkAAWAFqBUJBU0lDcghRV0FJWFNCWAoyCMGCARIEMjA4MBiuHCDimgEo76aLAzDyp4sDOEJAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IIUVdBSVhTQlgKMgjBggESBDUzNDAY4poBIOwKKKOoiwMwkamLAzhCQAFYAWoFQkFTSUNyCFFXQUlYU0JYCpsBCjIIwYIBEgQ1Mzg2GOwKIOKaASju8osDMOTziwM4QkAAWAFqBUJBU0lDcghPV0FJWFNCWAoyCMGCARIEMjE3NBjimgEgrhwopfSLAzCw9YsDOEJAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT1dBSVhTQlgKMQjBggESBDQxMTQYrhwgw2Qoi_aLAzDm9osDOEJAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT1dBSVhTQlgSCggBEAEYASoCQUEYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAL) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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CheapestClosest 5 min [Flights from $471 ](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DSM,to:MLB,departure:3/3/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MLB,to:DSM,departure:3/10/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&sortOrder=INCREASING&sortType=PRICE) ## Find the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Melbourne (MLB) ### September is typically the cheapest month to fly From $330 - $718 per traveler. ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does a flight from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to Orlando Melbourne Intl. Airport (MLB) cost? ### What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to Orlando Melbourne Intl. Airport (MLB)? ### What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to Orlando Melbourne Intl. Airport (MLB)? ### How many flights per day from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to Orlando Melbourne Intl. Airport (MLB)? ### What day of the week has the most flights from DSM to MLB? ### What is the best time to fly from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to Orlando Melbourne Intl. Airport (MLB)? ### What airports do you fly into for Melbourne from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM)? ### Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to Orlando Melbourne Intl. Airport (MLB) last-minute? ### Is it cheaper to book a DSM to MLB flight and hotel package? ### Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to Orlando Melbourne Intl. Airport (MLB)? ## Travel information | Origin airport | Des Moines Intl. | | ------------------- | ------------------------ | | Destination airport | Orlando Melbourne Intl. | | Airlines serving | American Airlines, Delta | | Roundtrip price | $336 | | Distance | 1183 mi | ## Book with confidence # Des Moines to Melbourne Flights The cheapest times to fly from Des Moines to Melbourne On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Des Moines to Melbourne are during the month of March. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Melbourne with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines. The best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Melbourne Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Des Moines to Melbourne: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance. How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Des Moines to Melbourne Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Des Moines to Melbourne in 2026\. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $169 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference\*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members. Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Des Moines to Melbourne flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps. You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's [vacation packages](https://www.expedia.com/package-deals). Bundling together your Des Moines to Melbourne airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures. \*Terms apply. Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023\. 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