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

British Airways, American Airlines, and Air Canada 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 November 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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13:42 - 10:25OMA-JNB

36h 43m2 stops

19:35 - 16:36JNB-OMA

29h 01m2 stops

R19 371American Airlines

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Fri, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 27

18:19 - 12:10OMA-CPT

57h 51m2 stops

22:10 - 22:56CPT-OMA

32h 46m2 stops

R20 897American Airlines

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Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26

12:15 - 19:15OMA-CPT

23h 00m1 stop

21:30 - 18:39CPT-OMA

29h 09m1 stop

R21 000Virgin Atlantic

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Sat, Jan 17 - Fri, Jan 30

15:58 - 10:25MLI-JNB

34h 27m2 stops

19:35 - 22:23JNB-MLI

34h 48m2 stops

R21 137American Airlines

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30h 15m2 stops

R21 137American Airlines

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Fri, Feb 27 - Tue, Mar 3

12:15 - 19:15OMA-CPT

23h 00m1 stop

21:30 - 21:05CPT-OMA

31h 35m2 stops

R22 217Delta

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Sat, Jan 17 - Fri, Jan 30

8:00 - 18:00OMA-CPT

26h 00m2 stops

20:50 - 14:16CPT-OMA

25h 26m2 stops

R22 817United Airlines

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Tue, Dec 9 - Thu, Dec 18

6:19 - 5:50OMA-CPT

39h 31m2 stops

21:30 - 17:03CPT-OMA

27h 33m1 stop

R23 451Delta

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Tue, Dec 9 - Thu, Dec 18

11:17 - 4:00DSM-JNB

33h 43m2 stops

12:40 - 22:40JNB-DSM

41h 00m2 stops

R23 931Qatar Airways

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Sun, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 12

14:50 - 19:15OMA-CPT

20h 25m1 stop

21:30 - 16:47CPT-OMA

27h 17m1 stop

R27 274Virgin Atlantic

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Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26

American Airlines flights from Iowa to South Africa

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American Airlines

Jan 23

OMA13:42Omaha Eppley Airfield

36h 43m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 27

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 01m

2 stops

OMA16:36Omaha Eppley Airfield

R19 371

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Feb 27

DSM15:26Des Moines

34h 59m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 3

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 15m

2 stops

DSM17:50Des Moines

R21 137

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American Airlines

Jan 17

OMA12:14Omaha Eppley Airfield

38h 06m

2 stops

CPT10:20Cape Town Intl

Jan 30

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

34h 06m

2 stops

OMA22:56Omaha Eppley Airfield

R21 549

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Qatar Airways flights from Iowa to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Apr 5

DSM11:17Des Moines

33h 43m

2 stops

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 12

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 00m

2 stops

DSM22:40Des Moines

R23 931

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Qatar Airways

Nov 30

MLI11:02Moline Quad-City

32h 53m

2 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 2

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 46m

2 stops

MLI18:31Moline Quad-City

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OMA - JNB

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 23/1

13:42-10:25

2 stops36h 43m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

19:35-16:36

2 stops29h 01m

R19 371

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 22/1

18:19-12:10

2 stops57h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

22:10-22:56

2 stops32h 46m

R20 897

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 17/1

12:15-19:15

1 stop23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/1

21:30-18:39

1 stop29h 09m

R21 000

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Fri 23/1

15:58-10:25

2 stops34h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

19:35-22:23

2 stops34h 48m

R21 137

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 27/2

15:26-10:25

2 stops34h 59m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

19:35-17:50

2 stops30h 15m

R21 137

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 17/1

12:15-19:15

1 stop23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/1

21:30-21:05

2 stops31h 35m

R22 217

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 9/12

8:00-18:00

2 stops26h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/12

20:50-14:16

2 stops25h 26m

R22 817

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 9/12

6:19-5:50

2 stops39h 31m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/12

21:30-17:03

1 stop27h 33m

R23 451

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 5/4

11:17-4:00

2 stops33h 43m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

12:40-22:40

2 stops41h 00m

R23 931

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 22/1

14:50-19:15

1 stop20h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

21:30-16:47

1 stop27h 17m

R27 274

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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 514. 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 074. 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 626 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 R37 840.

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Fastest flight time	19h 03m
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The fastest flight from Iowa to South Africa takes 19h 03m

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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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 November 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 R23 927	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 541 reviews		Search British Airways flights

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