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

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, 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 March 2026, 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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14:16 - 8:50

DSM

JNB

35h 34m

2 stops

14:45 - 23:49

JNB

DSM

40h 04m

2 stops

R20 246Qatar Airways

Fr, Mai 1 - Fr, Mai 8

12:00 - 8:50

DSM

JNB

37h 50m

2 stops

14:45 - 19:32

JNB

DSM

35h 47m

2 stops

R20 313Qatar Airways

Di, Mai 5 - Di, Jun 2

13:52 - 8:15

DSM

JNB

59h 23m

2 stops

9:45 - 13:46

JNB

DSM

35h 01m

2 stops

R21 018Etihad Airways

So, Apr 5 - So, Apr 12

13:52 - 8:15

DSM

JNB

59h 23m

2 stops

9:45 - 16:31

JNB

DSM

37h 46m

2 stops

R21 219Etihad Airways

So, Apr 5 - So, Apr 12

9:38 - 8:20

DSM

JNB

39h 42m

2 stops

9:50 - 17:39

JNB

DSM

38h 49m

2 stops

R21 554Multiple Airlines

Fr, Sep 11 - So, Sep 20

14:36 - 8:20

DSM

JNB

34h 44m

2 stops

9:50 - 17:39

JNB

DSM

38h 49m

2 stops

R21 571Multiple Airlines

Fr, Sep 11 - So, Sep 20

17:05 - 13:05

OMA

JNB

37h 00m

2 stops

8:20 - 14:20

JNB

OMA

37h 00m

3 stops

R24 222Ethiopian Air

Sa, Apr 11 - Sa, Apr 18

19:00 - 13:05

OMA

JNB

35h 05m

2 stops

14:30 - 14:16

JNB

OMA

30h 46m

3 stops

R25 899Ethiopian Air

Di, Apr 14 - Di, Apr 21

17:24 - 15:20

OMA

CPT

38h 56m

3 stops

20:00 - 12:16

CPT

OMA

23h 16m

2 stops

R27 006United Airlines

Fr, Sep 4 - Fr, Sep 25

10:35 - 18:30

MLI

JNB

24h 55m

2 stops

19:00 - 17:06

JNB

MLI

29h 06m

2 stops

R29 774United Airlines

Fr, Apr 24 - Di, Apr 28

Qatar Airways flights from Iowa to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

May 1

DSM14:16Des Moines

35h 34m

2 stops

JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 8

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 04m

2 stops

DSM23:49Des Moines

R20 246

Qatar Airways

May 5

DSM12:00Des Moines

37h 50m

2 stops

JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 2

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 47m

2 stops

DSM19:32Des Moines

R20 313

Qatar Airways

May 1

DSM12:00Des Moines

37h 50m

2 stops

JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 8

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 04m

2 stops

DSM23:49Des Moines

R20 665

Etihad Airways flights from Iowa to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Apr 5

DSM13:52Des Moines

59h 23m

2 stops

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 12

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 01m

2 stops

DSM13:46Des Moines

R21 018

Etihad Airways

Apr 5

DSM13:52Des Moines

59h 23m

2 stops

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 12

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 46m

2 stops

DSM16:31Des Moines

R21 219

Etihad Airways

Apr 5

DSM13:52Des Moines

59h 23m

2 stops

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 12

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 46m

2 stops

DSM16:31Des Moines

R21 236

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Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fr 1/5

14:16-8:50

2 stops35h 34m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fr 8/5

14:45-23:49

2 stops40h 04m

R20 246

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Di 5/5

12:00-8:50

2 stops37h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Di 2/6

14:45-19:32

2 stops35h 47m

R20 313

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

So 5/4

13:52-8:15

2 stops59h 23m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

So 12/4

9:45-13:46

2 stops35h 01m

R21 018

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

So 5/4

13:52-8:15

2 stops59h 23m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

So 12/4

9:45-16:31

2 stops37h 46m

R21 219

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fr 11/9

9:38-8:20

2 stops39h 42m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

So 20/9

9:50-17:39

2 stops38h 49m

R21 554

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fr 11/9

14:36-8:20

2 stops34h 44m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

So 20/9

9:50-17:39

2 stops38h 49m

R21 571

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA - JNB

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sa 11/4

17:05-13:05

2 stops37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sa 18/4

8:20-14:20

3 stops37h 00m

R24 222

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA - JNB

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Di 14/4

19:00-13:05

2 stops35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Di 21/4

14:30-14:16

3 stops30h 46m

R25 899

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fr 4/9

17:24-15:20

3 stops38h 56m

Cape Town Intl

Fr 25/9

20:00-12:16

2 stops23h 16m

R27 006

Fastest return journey

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Fr 24/4

10:35-18:30

2 stops24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Di 28/4

19:00-17:06

2 stops29h 06m

R29 774

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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 March 2026, 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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