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

United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic are the most popular carriers operating 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 many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to South Africa?

As of August 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Iowa to South Africa.

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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17:37 - 10:25MLI-JNB

32h 48m2 stops

22:00 - 21:28JNB-MLI

31h 28m2 stops

R21 156American Airlines

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Sat, Nov 29 - Sat, Jan 31

18:16 - 10:25OMA-JNB

32h 09m2 stops

22:00 - 22:05JNB-OMA

32h 05m2 stops

R22 943American Airlines

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Fri, Nov 28 - Thu, Dec 11

15:47 - 10:50OMA-CPT

36h 03m2 stops

13:00 - 23:59CPT-OMA

41h 59m2 stops

R23 757Qatar Airways

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Thu, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 21

19:44 - 10:50OMA-CPT

32h 06m2 stops

13:00 - 23:59CPT-OMA

41h 59m2 stops

R23 863Qatar Airways

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Thu, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 21

6:30 - 17:45DSM-JNB

28h 15m2 stops

21:20 - 22:28JNB-DSM

32h 08m2 stops

R23 880United Airlines

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Thu, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 9

6:15 - 17:45DSM-JNB

28h 30m2 stops

21:20 - 22:28JNB-DSM

32h 08m2 stops

R24 323United Airlines

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Thu, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 9

13:00 - 8:35DSM-JNB

36h 35m2 stops

19:00 - 21:50JNB-DSM

33h 50m2 stops

R24 446Lufthansa

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Thu, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 9

14:55 - 17:50OMA-CPT

19h 55m1 stop

20:05 - 17:15CPT-OMA

28h 10m1 stop

R24 783Virgin Atlantic

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Thu, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 21

18:30 - 10:05DSM-JNB

32h 35m2 stops

21:55 - 17:44JNB-DSM

26h 49m1 stop

R26 569Virgin Atlantic

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Thu, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 9

18:29 - 11:00OMA-CPT

32h 31m2 stops

9:30 - 20:25CPT-OMA

42h 55m2 stops

R27 489Lufthansa

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Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15

American Airlines flights from Iowa to South Africa

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American Airlines

Nov 29

MLI17:37Moline Quad-City

32h 48m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 31

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 28m

2 stops

MLI21:28Moline Quad-City

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American Airlines

Nov 28

OMA18:16Omaha Eppley Airfield

32h 09m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 11

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 05m

2 stops

OMA22:05Omaha Eppley Airfield

R22 943

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American Airlines

Nov 28

OMA18:13Omaha Eppley Airfield

32h 12m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 13

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 38m

2 stops

OMA22:38Omaha Eppley Airfield

R23 615

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Virgin Atlantic flights from Iowa to South Africa

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Virgin Atlantic

Sept 18

OMA14:55Omaha Eppley Airfield

19h 55m

1 stop

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 21

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

28h 10m

1 stop

OMA17:15Omaha Eppley Airfield

R24 783

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Virgin Atlantic

Oct 2

DSM18:30Des Moines

32h 35m

2 stops

JNB10:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 9

JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 49m

1 stop

DSM17:44Des Moines

R26 569

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Virgin Atlantic

Oct 2

DSM18:30Des Moines

32h 35m

2 stops

JNB10:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 9

JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 49m

1 stop

DSM17:44Des Moines

R26 658

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MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Sat 29/11

17:37-10:25

2 stops32h 48m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

22:00-21:28

2 stops31h 28m

R21 156

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA - JNB

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 28/11

18:16-10:25

2 stops32h 09m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/12

22:00-22:05

2 stops32h 05m

R22 943

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 18/9

15:47-10:50

2 stops36h 03m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/9

13:00-23:59

2 stops41h 59m

R23 757

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 18/9

19:44-10:50

2 stops32h 06m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/9

13:00-23:59

2 stops41h 59m

R23 863

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 2/10

6:30-17:45

2 stops28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

21:20-22:28

2 stops32h 08m

R23 880

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 2/10

6:15-17:45

2 stops28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

21:20-22:28

2 stops32h 08m

R24 323

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 2/10

13:00-8:35

2 stops36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

19:00-21:50

2 stops33h 50m

R24 446

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 18/9

14:55-17:50

1 stop19h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/9

20:05-17:15

1 stop28h 10m

R24 783

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 2/10

18:30-10:05

2 stops32h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

21:55-17:44

1 stop26h 49m

R26 569

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 8/1

18:29-11:00

2 stops32h 31m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/1

9:30-20:25

2 stops42h 55m

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Iowa 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 Iowa is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around R23 544, 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 Iowa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R25 189.

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 Iowa. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was R29 423. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Iowa to South Africa on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around R35 160. 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 Iowa in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R30 570 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 R39 045.

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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 many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to South Africa?
As of August 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Iowa to South Africa.
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.

Best airlines flying from Iowa to South Africa

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British Airways	PriceFrom R24 690	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 289 reviews		Search British Airways flights

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