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

Lufthansa, American Airlines, and Qatar Airways 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 October 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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13:47 - 7:35OMA-JNB

33h 48m2 stops

22:00 - 20:21JNB-OMA

29h 21m2 stops

R20 040American Airlines

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Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9

15:18 - 7:35DSM-JNB

32h 17m2 stops

22:00 - 18:26JNB-DSM

28h 26m2 stops

R20 918American Airlines

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Tue, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 25

15:08 - 19:15OMA-CPT

20h 07m1 stop

20:50 - 20:59CPT-OMA

32h 09m2 stops

R23 483Delta

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Mon, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 24

8:00 - 7:10DSM-JNB

39h 10m3 stops

13:45 - 23:44JNB-DSM

41h 59m2 stops

R24 327Multiple Airlines

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Mon, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 24

8:00 - 7:10DSM-JNB

39h 10m3 stops

20:20 - 23:44JNB-DSM

35h 24m2 stops

R24 344Multiple Airlines

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Mon, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 24

11:38 - 10:50OMA-CPT

40h 12m2 stops

12:35 - 22:59CPT-OMA

41h 24m2 stops

R25 067Qatar Airways

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Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 28

14:17 - 19:00DSM-JNB

20h 43m1 stop

19:40 - 17:46JNB-DSM

30h 06m2 stops

R26 393Delta

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14:17 - 19:00DSM-JNB

20h 43m1 stop

22:00 - 22:33JNB-DSM

32h 33m2 stops

R26 582Virgin Atlantic

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14:17 - 19:00DSM-JNB

20h 43m1 stop

21:55 - 17:46JNB-DSM

27h 51m1 stop

R27 408Virgin Atlantic

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Tue, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 25

19:31 - 10:30OMA-CPT

30h 59m2 stops

18:55 - 23:59CPT-OMA

61h 04m2 stops

R43 885Qatar Airways

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Sun, Dec 28 - Sun, Jan 4

American Airlines flights from Iowa to South Africa

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American Airlines

Mar 5

OMA13:47Omaha Eppley Airfield

33h 48m

2 stops

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 9

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 21m

2 stops

OMA20:21Omaha Eppley Airfield

R20 040

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American Airlines

Nov 18

DSM15:18Des Moines

32h 17m

2 stops

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 25

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 26m

2 stops

DSM18:26Des Moines

R20 918

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Nov 17

DSM15:18Des Moines

32h 17m

2 stops

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 24

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 53m

2 stops

DSM22:53Des Moines

R20 935

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Virgin Atlantic

Nov 17

DSM14:17Des Moines

20h 43m

1 stop

JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 24

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 33m

2 stops

DSM22:33Des Moines

R26 582

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Virgin Atlantic

Nov 18

DSM14:17Des Moines

20h 43m

1 stop

JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 25

JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 51m

1 stop

DSM17:46Des Moines

R27 408

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Virgin Atlantic

Mar 25

OMA18:30Omaha Eppley Airfield

17h 45m

1 stop

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

Mar 29

CPT21:20Cape Town Intl

31h 01m

2 stops

OMA21:21Omaha Eppley Airfield

R28 441

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Thu 5/3

13:47-7:35

2 stops33h 48m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

22:00-20:21

2 stops29h 21m

R20 040

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 18/11

15:18-7:35

2 stops32h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

22:00-18:26

2 stops28h 26m

R20 918

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 17/11

15:08-19:15

1 stop20h 07m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/11

20:50-20:59

2 stops32h 09m

R23 483

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 17/11

8:00-7:10

3 stops39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

13:45-23:44

2 stops41h 59m

R24 327

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 17/11

8:00-7:10

3 stops39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

20:20-23:44

2 stops35h 24m

R24 344

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 21/10

11:38-10:50

2 stops40h 12m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/10

12:35-22:59

2 stops41h 24m

R25 067

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 17/11

14:17-19:00

1 stop20h 43m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

19:40-17:46

2 stops30h 06m

R26 393

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 17/11

14:17-19:00

1 stop20h 43m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

22:00-22:33

2 stops32h 33m

R26 582

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 18/11

14:17-19:00

1 stop20h 43m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

21:55-17:46

1 stop27h 51m

R27 408

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 28/12

19:31-10:30

2 stops30h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/1

18:55-23:59

2 stops61h 04m

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Iowa to South Africa

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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 R28 636. 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 R34 220. 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 R29 753 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 002.

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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 October 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 030	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 418 reviews		Search British Airways flights

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