Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Africa from $552

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DSM — JNB
Jun 16 — Jun 231

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Africa?

Flights from Des Moines to Africa lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from Des Moines to Africa in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,074.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to AF?

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Cheap Des Moines to Africa flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Africa specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Prices were last updated on June 11, 2024.
Wed 7/249:58 amDSM - CAI
2 stops50h 22mQatar Airways
Sun 11/31:20 amCAI - DSM
2 stops28h 24mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,091
Wed 7/2412:32 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops47h 48mQatar Airways
Fri 11/18:05 pmCAI - DSM
2 stops32h 39mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,098
Wed 7/2412:32 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops47h 48mQatar Airways
Thu 10/311:20 amCAI - DSM
2 stops27h 24mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,193
Fri 7/197:31 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops30h 54mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/269:05 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops31h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,294
Sat 7/2012:32 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops27h 33mQatar Airways
Fri 11/19:35 pmCAI - DSM
2 stops31h 09mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,339
Sat 7/2010:12 amDSM - CAI
2 stops29h 53mQatar Airways
Thu 10/311:20 amCAI - DSM
2 stops40h 59mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,419
Wed 7/311:53 amDSM - CAI
2 stops29h 37mDelta
Tue 7/93:30 amCAI - DSM
2 stops25h 35mDelta
Deal found 6/10$1,420
Tue 7/93:35 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/313:05 amCAI - DSM
2 stops24h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,430
Wed 7/33:35 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/104:35 pmCAI - DSM
2 stops36h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,455

Des Moines to Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2024.
Tue 11/196:00 amDSM - CMN
2 stops18h 50mAir Canada
Wed 11/279:35 amCMN - DSM
2 stops31h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$722
Tue 11/1910:15 amDSM - RBA
2 stops19h 55mDelta
Wed 11/276:50 amRBA - DSM
2 stops22h 34mDelta
Deal found 6/10$762
Tue 11/1912:20 pmDSM - CMN
2 stops20h 15mAir France
Wed 11/277:15 pmCMN - DSM
2 stops28h 32mAir France
Deal found 6/10$771
Wed 11/206:30 amDSM - CMN
2 stops28h 45mDelta
Tue 12/38:10 amCMN - DSM
2 stops36h 16mDelta
Deal found 6/10$776
Tue 11/198:00 amDSM - CMN
3 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/279:35 amCMN - DSM
2 stops35h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$781
Wed 7/249:58 amDSM - CAI
2 stops50h 22mQatar Airways
Sun 11/31:20 amCAI - DSM
2 stops28h 24mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,091
Wed 7/2412:32 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops47h 48mQatar Airways
Fri 11/18:05 pmCAI - DSM
2 stops32h 39mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,098
Wed 11/2711:59 amDSM - ACC
2 stops24h 26mBritish Airways
Thu 12/510:50 pmACC - DSM
2 stops28h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,109
Mon 11/1811:59 amDSM - ACC
2 stops26h 01mBritish Airways
Mon 12/210:50 pmACC - DSM
2 stops24h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,149

Des Moines to Africa flights leaving soon

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Tue 6/186:41 pmDSM - ACC
2 stops33h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/2910:00 pmACC - DSM
2 stops28h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,858
Wed 6/196:00 amDSM - ACC
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/2810:00 pmACC - DSM
2 stops52h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,871
Tue 6/116:41 pmDSM - NBO
2 stops40h 54mLufthansa
Sat 7/2011:10 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops30h 19mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$2,105
Tue 6/118:00 amDSM - NBO
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/1011:10 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops30h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$2,112
Tue 6/186:41 pmDSM - ACC
2 stops33h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/2911:20 pmACC - DSM
3 stops43h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$2,139
Thu 6/208:00 amDSM - LFW
2 stops22h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 8/1012:45 pmLFW - DSM
2 stops30h 34mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/10$2,232
Fri 6/146:41 pmDSM - NBO
2 stops34h 29mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/216:00 pmNBO - DSM
3 stops35h 44mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/10$2,290
Wed 6/1911:30 amDSM - ACC
2 stops42h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/2812:20 pmACC - DSM
3 stops38h 26mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/10$2,327
Tue 6/118:00 amDSM - NBO
3 stops30h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/2011:10 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops30h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$2,335

One-way flights to Africa from Des Moines

Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2024.
Mon 7/88:30 amDSM - CAI
3 stops54h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$552
Mon 7/88:43 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops40h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$683
Wed 10/96:00 amDSM - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/10$1,068
Thu 6/208:00 amDSM - LFW
2 stops22h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/10$1,134
Thu 6/208:00 amDSM - LFW
3 stops29h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,539
Wed 10/911:04 amDSM - JNB
1 stop24h 56mDelta
Deal found 6/10$1,617

Find flights from Des Moines to Africa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2024.

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Des MoinesCasablanca Mohamed V

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Tue 11/19

2 stops18h 50m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 11/27

2 stops31h 54m

$722

Des MoinesRabat Sale

DSM - RBA

DSMRBA

Des Moines

Tue 11/19

2 stops19h 55m

Rabat Sale

Wed 11/27

2 stops22h 34m

$762

Des MoinesCasablanca Mohamed V

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Tue 11/19

2 stops20h 15m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 11/27

2 stops28h 32m

$771

Des MoinesCasablanca Mohamed V

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Tue 11/19

3 stops16h 50m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 11/27

2 stops35h 31m

$781

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Wed 7/24

2 stops50h 22m

Cairo

Sun 11/3

2 stops28h 24m

$1,091

Des MoinesAccra Kotoka

DSM - ACC

DSMACC

Des Moines

Wed 11/27

2 stops24h 26m

Accra Kotoka

Thu 12/5

2 stops28h 50m

$1,109

Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Wed 9/11

2 stops23h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/9

2 stops28h 14m

$1,234

Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Mon 11/11

3 stops43h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 11/25

2 stops26h 16m

$1,334

Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Wed 9/11

2 stops23h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/9

3 stops28h 26m

$1,455

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Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Africa. Reviews last updated June 11, 2024.
8.0
Very good
10,277 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

8.0
Very good
10,277 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,277 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.7
Good
4,301 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,277 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.5
Good
1,701 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,277 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.4
Good
3,717 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,277 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.4
Good
10,647 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,277 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Africa?

    If you book a flight to Africa from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.

  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Africa for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Africa for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air Canada for just $722, but on average you can expect to pay $1,174.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Des Moines to Africa for under $1,900?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Des Moines to Africa within the next 7 days for less than $1,900.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,068. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Africa for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Africa?

  • What does DSM to JNB mean?

    DSM stands for Des Moines Airport, while JNB stands for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Cairo Airport (CAI), Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK), Casablanca Mohamed V Airport (CMN), Tunis Carthage Airport (TUN).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Africa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Africa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Des Moines to Africa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Africa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Africa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Africa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Africa flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/10.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Africa?

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Africa (average of $1,191). Flying from Des Moines to Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,761). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Des Moines to Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$745Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$817Average$1,479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$879Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$968Average$1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$968Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$985Average$1,724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,001Average$1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,038Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,198Average$1,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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