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

Cathay Pacific, Ethiopian Air, and Virgin Atlantic are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to South Africa

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Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to South Africa refresh daily.

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

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 South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

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

R13 592 Cheap Flights from Des Moines to South Africa in 2026/27

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10:26 - 8:40DSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 14m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

20:55 - 0:08JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

34h 13m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R23 711Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 2 - Wed, May 5

14:39 - 8:40DSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

20:55 - 23:49JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

33h 54m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R23 860Qatar Airways

Mon, Feb 1 - Tue, May 4

7:41 - 8:40DSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 59m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

14:55 - 23:49JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

39h 54m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R24 043Qatar Airways

Wed, Feb 3 - Tue, May 4

14:39 - 8:40DSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

20:55 - 23:49JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

33h 54m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R25 173Qatar Airways

Sun, Jan 31 - Mon, May 3

7:41 - 8:40DSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 59m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

14:55 - 0:08JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

40h 13m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R25 472Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 4 - Wed, May 5

6:32 - 8:40DSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

20:55 - 23:49JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

33h 54m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R26 137Qatar Airways

Sat, Jan 30 - Tue, May 4

18:30 - 13:30DSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 12:22JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

28h 52m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

R26 585Ethiopian Air

Tue, Feb 2 - Wed, May 5

14:39 - 8:40DSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

20:55 - 19:32JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

29h 37m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R26 801Qatar Airways

Sat, Jan 30 - Sat, May 8

6:15 - 13:30DSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 12:22JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

28h 52m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

R27 101Ethiopian Air

Sun, Jan 31 - Wed, May 5

14:39 - 8:40DSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

20:20 - 0:26JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

36h 06m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R27 649Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8

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Qatar Airways flights from Des Moines to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Feb 2

DSM10:26Des Moines

38h 14m

2 stops

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 5

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 13m

2 stops

DSM0:08Des Moines

R23 711

Qatar Airways

Feb 1

DSM14:39Des Moines

34h 01m

2 stops

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 4

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 54m

2 stops

DSM23:49Des Moines

R23 860

Qatar Airways

Feb 3

DSM7:41Des Moines

40h 59m

2 stops

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 4

JNB14:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 54m

2 stops

DSM23:49Des Moines

R24 043

Ethiopian Air flights from Des Moines to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 2

DSM18:30Des Moines

35h 00m

2 stops

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 5

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 52m

3 stops

DSM12:22Des Moines

R26 585

Ethiopian Air

Jan 31

DSM6:15Des Moines

23h 15m

2 stops

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 5

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 52m

3 stops

DSM12:22Des Moines

R27 101

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10:26-8:40

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20:55-0:08

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R23 711

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2 stops34h 01m

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2 stops33h 54m

R23 860

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Des Moines

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7:41-8:40

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2 stops39h 54m

R24 043

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Des Moines

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14:39-8:40

2 stops34h 01m

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2 stops33h 54m

R25 173

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DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Des Moines

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7:41-8:40

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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R25 472

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Des Moines

Sat 30/1

6:32-8:40

2 stops42h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/5

20:55-23:49

2 stops33h 54m

R26 137

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Des Moines

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18:30-13:30

2 stops35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/5

14:30-12:22

3 stops28h 52m

R26 585

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Des Moines

Sat 30/1

14:39-8:40

2 stops34h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/5

20:55-19:32

2 stops29h 37m

R26 801

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DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Des Moines

Sun 31/1

6:15-13:30

2 stops23h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/5

14:30-12:22

3 stops28h 52m

R27 101

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DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Des Moines

Thu 4/2

14:39-8:40

2 stops34h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/2

20:20-0:26

2 stops36h 06m

R27 649

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Best price found	R13 592
Fastest flight time	20h 12m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is R13 592. The best return flight deal from Des Moines to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R23 711.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to South Africa takes 20h 12m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to South Africa refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to South Africa?
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 South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa 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 South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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