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Cheap flights from Des Moines to South Africa from R18 741

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American Airlines Logo
18:12 - 10:25DSM-JNB
33h 13m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
22:00 - 23:50JNB-DSM
33h 50m2 stops
R19 834American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
American Airlines Logo
18:12 - 10:25DSM-JNB
33h 13m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
22:00 - 23:50JNB-DSM
33h 50m2 stops
R19 886American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
American Airlines Logo
13:46 - 7:35DSM-JNB
33h 49m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
22:00 - 18:02JNB-DSM
27h 02m2 stops
R21 812American Airlines
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Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
Qatar Airways Logo
15:48 - 15:25DSM-JNB
40h 37m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
9:25 - 14:56JNB-DSM
37h 31m2 stops
R21 934Qatar Airways
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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7
Qatar Airways Logo
15:48 - 15:25DSM-JNB
40h 37m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 14:56JNB-DSM
33h 11m2 stops
R23 027Qatar Airways
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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7
Delta Logo
17:15 - 19:00DSM-JNB
18h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
19:40 - 16:30JNB-DSM
28h 50m2 stops
R25 369Delta
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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7
Delta Logo
17:15 - 19:00DSM-JNB
18h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
19:40 - 22:30JNB-DSM
34h 50m2 stops
R25 387Delta
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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7
Virgin Atlantic Logo
17:15 - 19:00DSM-JNB
18h 45m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
22:00 - 22:30JNB-DSM
32h 30m2 stops
R25 578Virgin Atlantic
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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7
Virgin Atlantic Logo
17:15 - 19:00DSM-JNB
18h 45m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:55 - 16:30JNB-DSM
26h 35m1 stop
R27 955Virgin Atlantic
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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7
British Airways Logo
18:07 - 10:25DSM-JNB
33h 18m2 stops
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 18:10JNB-DSM
30h 35m2 stops
R29 291British Airways
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6

Air Canada flights from Des Moines to South Africa

Our best Air Canada deals on Des Moines to South Africa flight tickets
Air Canada
Dec 7
DSM11:35Des Moines
37h 55m
3 stops
JNB9:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Dec 15
JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
46h 38m
3 stops
DSM10:53Des Moines
R28 024
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Air Canada
Oct 31
DSM15:15Des Moines
35h 15m
3 stops
JNB9:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 7
JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
46h 15m
3 stops
DSM10:30Des Moines
R30 263
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Air Canada
Oct 31
DSM13:05Des Moines
37h 25m
3 stops
JNB9:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 7
JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
46h 15m
3 stops
DSM10:30Des Moines
R30 280
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United Airlines flights from Des Moines to South Africa

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United Airlines
Oct 30
DSM18:50Des Moines
40h 45m
2 stops
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 6
JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 35m
2 stops
DSM22:20Des Moines
R25 942
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United Airlines
Dec 13
DSM15:17Des Moines
58h 13m
2 stops
JNB9:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 4
JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
47h 10m
2 stops
DSM10:55Des Moines
R46 140
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United Airlines
Dec 13
DSM15:17Des Moines
58h 13m
2 stops
JNB9:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 4
JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
50h 48m
2 stops
DSM14:33Des Moines
R46 262
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.
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Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Wed 29/10

18:12-10:25

2 stops33h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

22:00-23:50

2 stops33h 50m

R19 834

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Wed 29/10

18:12-10:25

2 stops33h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

22:00-23:50

2 stops33h 50m

R19 886

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 5/3

13:46-7:35

2 stops33h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

22:00-18:02

2 stops27h 02m

R21 812

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 31/10

15:48-15:25

2 stops40h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

9:25-14:56

2 stops37h 31m

R21 934

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 31/10

15:48-15:25

2 stops40h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

13:45-14:56

2 stops33h 11m

R23 027

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 31/10

17:15-19:00

1 stop18h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

19:40-16:30

2 stops28h 50m

R25 369

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 31/10

17:15-19:00

1 stop18h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

19:40-22:30

2 stops34h 50m

R25 387

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 31/10

17:15-19:00

1 stop18h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

22:00-22:30

2 stops32h 30m

R25 578

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 31/10

17:15-19:00

1 stop18h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

21:55-16:30

1 stop26h 35m

R27 955

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 30/10

18:07-10:25

2 stops33h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

19:35-18:10

2 stops30h 35m

R29 291

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Des Moines to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Des Moines is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around R23 096, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in January, then you should wait until November to fly from Des Moines, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R24 554.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from Des Moines. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was R28 863. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Des Moines to South Africa on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around R34 491. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

Flying to South Africa from Des Moines in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R29 988 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the morning when prices are around R38 302.

Cheap Des Moines to South Africa flight deals and tips

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    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.

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to South Africa

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British AirwaysPriceFrom R24 220Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 363 reviews
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