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Air Canada and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Iowa to South Africa

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How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to South Africa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Iowa to South Africa.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

R13 234 Cheap Flights from Iowa to South Africa in 2026/27

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6:49 - 8:25DSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 36m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 15:41JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

36h 51m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

R21 964Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 16

5:00 - 7:25CID Cedar Rapids-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:00 - 19:58JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CID Cedar Rapids

40h 58m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R23 805Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

7:11 - 7:25DSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 14m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:00 - 23:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

44h 05m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

R25 745Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 6

15:26 - 7:25DSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

55h 59m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:00 - 19:13JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

40h 13m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R26 073Cathay Pacific

Sun, Dec 27 - Tue, Jan 19

5:30 - 7:25DSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:00 - 19:13JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

40h 13m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R27 011Cathay Pacific

Mon, Dec 28 - Wed, Jan 6

7:36 - 8:40DSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 04m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

20:20 - 22:16JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

33h 56m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

R28 096Qatar Airways

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1

18:11 - 19:10DSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 59m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

21:20 - 10:18JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

20h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R30 249Delta

Sun, Dec 27 - Tue, Jan 19

18:43 - 19:10DSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

21:20 - 10:18JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

20h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R30 266Delta

Sun, Dec 27 - Tue, Jan 19

18:43 - 19:10DSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

21:20 - 16:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

27h 30m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R30 331Delta

Sun, Dec 27 - Tue, Jan 19

6:15 - 20:10DSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 - 12:12JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

34h 52m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

R31 236Ethiopian Air

Wed, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 16

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Ethiopian Air flights from Iowa to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 3

DSM6:15Des Moines

29h 55m

2 stops

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 16

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 52m

3 stops

DSM12:12Des Moines

R31 236

Ethiopian Air

Dec 27

DSM5:00Des Moines

31h 10m

2 stops

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 19

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 21m

3 stops

DSM15:51Des Moines

R36 233

Ethiopian Air

Dec 27

DSM5:00Des Moines

24h 30m

2 stops

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 19

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 47m

3 stops

DSM12:17Des Moines

R37 203

Air Canada flights from Iowa to South Africa

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Air Canada

Nov 16

CID10:59Cedar Rapids

38h 41m

3 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 23

JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 50m

3 stops

CID21:35Cedar Rapids

R32 863

Air Canada

Dec 13

CID10:54Cedar Rapids

38h 46m

3 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 27

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 05m

3 stops

CID22:45Cedar Rapids

R36 036

Air Canada

Dec 27

DSM11:21Des Moines

38h 19m

3 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 19

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 34m

3 stops

DSM23:14Des Moines

R39 160

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Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Wed 3/3

6:49-8:25

2 stops41h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/3

9:50-15:41

2 stops36h 51m

R21 964

Cedar RapidsJohannesburg

CID Cedar Rapids - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CIDJNB

Cedar Rapids

Mon 16/11

5:00-7:25

2 stops42h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

11:00-19:58

2 stops40h 58m

R23 805

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 29/11

7:11-7:25

2 stops40h 14m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/12

11:00-23:05

2 stops44h 05m

R25 745

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 27/12

15:26-7:25

2 stops55h 59m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/1

11:00-19:13

2 stops40h 13m

R26 073

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 28/12

5:30-7:25

2 stops41h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/1

11:00-19:13

2 stops40h 13m

R27 011

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 28/1

7:36-8:40

2 stops41h 04m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/2

20:20-22:16

2 stops33h 56m

R28 096

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 27/12

18:11-19:10

2 stops40h 59m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/1

21:20-10:18

1 stop20h 58m

R30 249

Fastest return journey

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 27/12

18:43-19:10

1 stop40h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/1

21:20-10:18

1 stop20h 58m

R30 266

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 27/12

18:43-19:10

1 stop40h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/1

21:20-16:50

2 stops27h 30m

R30 331

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Wed 3/3

6:15-20:10

2 stops29h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/3

8:20-12:12

3 stops34h 52m

R31 236

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Best price found	R13 234
Fastest flight time	24h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Iowa in the past 72 hours is R13 234. The best return flight deal from Iowa to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R21 964.

The fastest flight from Iowa to South Africa takes 24h 30m

There are no direct flights from Iowa to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Iowa to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Iowa to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Iowa to South Africa are updated daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Iowa to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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