What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

Qatar Airways, Delta, and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Johannesburg

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

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Johannesburg refresh daily.

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

As of October 2025, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to Johannesburg.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Johannesburg.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?

The required travel and health documents for your Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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15:25 - 7:35DSM-JNB

32h 10m2 stops

22:00 - 21:53JNB-DSM

30h 53m2 stops

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Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9

18:20 - 7:00DSM-JNB

29h 40m2 stops

21:15 - 18:04JNB-DSM

27h 49m2 stops

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11:04 - 19:00DSM-JNB

23h 56m1 stop

19:20 - 22:28JNB-DSM

34h 08m2 stops

R28 155Delta

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11:04 - 19:40DSM-JNB

25h 36m1 stop

23:15 - 21:17JNB-DSM

29h 02m2 stops

R29 879Delta

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16:05 - 10:25DSM-JNB

34h 20m2 stops

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30h 06m2 stops

R30 051British Airways

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11:01 - 22:05DSM-JNB

27h 04m2 stops

23:59 - 20:44JNB-DSM

28h 45m2 stops

R32 586KLM

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29h 55m2 stops

R32 965KLM

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8:00 - 9:30DSM-JNB

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19:45 - 10:50JNB-DSM

47h 05m2 stops

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56h 15m2 stops

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33h 55m2 stops

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15:49 - 7:35DSM-JNB

31h 46m2 stops

22:00 - 23:30JNB-DSM

33h 30m2 stops

R63 051British Airways

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British Airways flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg

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Dec 13

DSM16:05Des Moines

34h 20m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 20

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 06m

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DSM17:41Des Moines

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Dec 13

DSM15:49Des Moines

31h 46m

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JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 4

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 30m

2 stops

DSM23:30Des Moines

R63 051

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Mar 5

DSM15:25Des Moines

32h 10m

2 stops

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 9

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 53m

2 stops

DSM21:53Des Moines

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Apr 5

DSM18:20Des Moines

29h 40m

2 stops

JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 12

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 49m

2 stops

DSM18:04Des Moines

R26 034

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Apr 5

DSM18:20Des Moines

29h 40m

2 stops

JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 12

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 49m

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DSM18:04Des Moines

R26 051

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15:25-7:35

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22:00-21:53

2 stops30h 53m

R21 310

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Des Moines

Sun 5/4

18:20-7:00

2 stops29h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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21:15-18:04

2 stops27h 49m

R26 034

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 5/3

11:04-19:00

1 stop23h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:20-22:28

2 stops34h 08m

R28 155

Des MoinesJohannesburg

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DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 5/4

11:04-19:40

1 stop25h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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23:15-21:17

2 stops29h 02m

R29 879

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DSMJNB

Des Moines

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16:05-10:25

2 stops34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/12

19:35-17:41

2 stops30h 06m

R30 051

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

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Mon 15/12

11:01-22:05

2 stops27h 04m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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23:59-20:44

2 stops28h 45m

R32 586

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 15/12

11:01-22:05

2 stops27h 04m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:20-17:15

2 stops29h 55m

R32 965

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 15/12

8:00-9:30

2 stops41h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/12

19:45-10:50

2 stops47h 05m

R33 431

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sat 13/12

17:15-9:30

2 stops56h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/12

19:45-21:40

2 stops33h 55m

R35 689

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sat 13/12

15:49-7:35

2 stops31h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/1

22:00-23:30

2 stops33h 30m

R63 051

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Johannesburg. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R22 948. The month of November is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Des Moines averaging around R24 224.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg?

The cheapest day to depart from Des Moines to Johannesburg is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as R28 677. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from Des Moines because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R34 270.

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

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Des Moines to Johannesburg when you can find flight prices for as low as R29 796. Flying to Johannesburg in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg is in the morning when prices are around R38 057.

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How far is Des Moines to Johannesburg by plane?
There are 14467,3 km between Des Moines and Johannesburg. Flights usually cover this in 19h 25m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Johannesburg?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Johannesburg refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Johannesburg?
As of October 2025, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to Johannesburg.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Johannesburg?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Johannesburg.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?
The required travel and health documents for your Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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