Which airlines fly to Des Moines?

United Airlines, KLM, Air France and British Airways are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Des Moines on a routine basis, according to our data. You should be able to find flights to Des Moines with these airlines and other airlines flying from South Africa.

KLM Flights to Des Moines

11 KLM flights head to Des Moines on average each week. Most will be flying from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Des Moines, the most popular route that KLM operates to Des Moines. Prices vary based on when and where you fly from - the cheapest KLM flight to Des Moines found in the past 3 days on momondo was R17 243, departing from Cape Town Intl. KLM is the most popular choice on momondo for this route and has been scored 7,7/10 by 1 405 of our users.

Virgin Atlantic Flights to Des Moines

Virgin Atlantic flight deals to Des Moines start from R17 544 - this is the best price found recently on momondo, and was a return journey departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Over any normal week, Virgin Atlantic flight prices are typically higher, but vary depending on where you fly from - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson is the most popular Virgin Atlantic departure point to Des Moines so generally has the most availability. Virgin Atlantic is scored a 7,5/10 in 671 reviews.

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23:59 - 20:46JNB-DSM

28h 47m2 stops

10:55 - 21:20DSM-JNB

27h 25m2 stops

R20 544KLM

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Wed, Dec 10 - Fri, May 1

19:35 - 16:25JNB-DSM

52h 50m2 stops

18:56 - 10:25DSM-JNB

55h 29m2 stops

R26 670British Airways

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Mon, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 23

19:45 - 21:37JNB-DSM

33h 52m2 stops

17:06 - 9:30DSM-JNB

56h 24m2 stops

R30 353United Airlines

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Mon, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 22

20:15 - 10:29JNB-DSM

46h 14m3 stops

11:30 - 8:35DSM-JNB

38h 05m3 stops

R34 001Air Canada

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Wed, Dec 10 - Fri, May 1

19:35 - 16:25JNB-DSM

52h 50m2 stops

18:35 - 10:25DSM-JNB

55h 50m2 stops

R36 654British Airways

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Mon, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 20

22:00 - 17:03JNB-DSM

27h 03m2 stops

14:18 - 19:00DSM-JNB

20h 42m1 stop

R42 379Delta

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Mon, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 22

20:15 - 10:53JNB-DSM

46h 38m3 stops

11:35 - 9:30DSM-JNB

37h 55m3 stops

R52 886Air Canada

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JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

23:59-20:46

2 stops28h 47m

Des Moines

Fri 1/5

10:55-21:20

2 stops27h 25m

R20 544

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

19:35-16:25

2 stops52h 50m

Des Moines

Tue 23/12

18:56-10:25

2 stops55h 29m

R26 670

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

19:45-21:37

2 stops33h 52m

Des Moines

Mon 22/12

17:06-9:30

2 stops56h 24m

R30 353

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

20:15-10:29

3 stops46h 14m

Des Moines

Fri 1/5

11:30-8:35

3 stops38h 05m

R34 001

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

19:35-16:25

2 stops52h 50m

Des Moines

Sat 20/12

18:35-10:25

2 stops55h 50m

R36 654

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

22:00-17:03

2 stops27h 03m

Des Moines

Mon 22/12

14:18-19:00

1 stop20h 42m

R42 379

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

20:15-10:53

3 stops46h 38m

Des Moines

Mon 22/12

11:35-9:30

3 stops37h 55m

R52 886

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Des Moines flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Des Moines. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R17 437. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Des Moines from South Africa during October instead. Flights to Des Moines in October, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around R17 646.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Des Moines. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as R20 218. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from South Africa because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R29 474.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

Flying to Des Moines from South Africa in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R23 747 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Flights to Des Moines are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of R24 136. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Cheapest flights to Des Moines

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO DES MOINES FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	November	23% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines costs on average just R17 437 in November
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO DES MOINES FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	July	26% more expensive	It costs about R28 311 for flights to Des Moines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO DES MOINES FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	June	570% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Des Moines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June than any other month

Cheap Des Moines flight deals and tips

Summary info about Des Moines flight prices, duration and airlines

Best Round-Trip Price	R20 544
Fastest flight time	27h 03m
Popular in	July

The best round-trip flight price to Des Moines from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R20 544 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Des Moines).

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The fastest flight to Des Moines from South Africa takes 27h 03m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Des Moines).

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July has the highest demand for flights to Des Moines, with a 18% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Des Moines

Is there an alternative airport near Des Moines?

Fort Dodge Airport or Waterloo Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Des Moines.

How long does it take to fly to Des Moines?

On average, it takes 28h 10m to fly from South Africa to Des Moines if you fly out of Johannesburg OR Tambo (the most popular airport in South Africa) and into Des Moines (the most popular airport in Des Moines). If you’re flying out of Cape Town Intl and into Des Moines, then the flight time is around .

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Des Moines Airport?

Prices for flights to Des Moines Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Des Moines Airport?

As of November 2025, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights to Des Moines Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly to Des Moines Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Des Moines Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Des Moines Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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