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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Des Moines?

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momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights to Des Moines. Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good company.

Question 2

Can I find flights to Des Moines with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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All flight searches to Des Moines on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

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How can momondo help me find flights to Des Moines?

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Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Des Moines.

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I’m not ready to book a flight to Des Moines right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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If you are not ready to book a flight to Des Moines now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert; this is where momondo will track prices on flights to Des Moines and let you know when they change.

Question 5

How far in advance should I book a flight to Des Moines?

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We recommend purchasing flights from South Africa to Des Moines 62 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Des Moines for R23 149.

Question 6

Is there an alternative airport near Des Moines?

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

Question 7

Which airlines fly to Des Moines?

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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.

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KLM Flights to Des Moines

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19 KLM flights head to Des Moines on average each week. Most will be flying from Minneapolis St Paul 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 397, departing from Cape Town Intl. KLM is the most popular choice on momondo for this route and has been scored 7,8/10 by 1 386 of our users.

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United Airlines Flights to Des Moines

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United Airlines flight deals to Des Moines start from R17 449 - this is the best price found recently on momondo, and was a return journey departing from Cape Town Intl. Over any normal week, United Airlines flight prices are typically higher, but vary depending on where you fly from - Denver Intl is the most popular United Airlines departure point to Des Moines so generally has the most availability. United Airlines is scored a 7,4/10 in 8 922 reviews.

Question 10

How long does it take to fly to Des Moines?

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On average, it takes 30h 15m 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 .

Question 11

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

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Prices for flights to Des Moines Airport are updated daily.

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

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

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

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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.

Question 14

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

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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.

Question 15

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

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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 399. 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 738.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

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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 593. 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 804.

Question 17

How far in advance should I book a flight to Des Moines?

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Des Moines from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Des Moines for around R23 149 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Des Moines from South Africa for as low as R20 076 on momondo.

Question 18

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

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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 959 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 351. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO DES MOINES FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	November	25% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines costs on average just R17 593 in November
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO DES MOINES FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	July	23% more expensive	It costs about R28 564 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	590% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Des Moines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June than any other month

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Fastest flight time	27h 46m
Popular in	July

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