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$375+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Africa

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — JNB
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$725
(Delta)

One-way from

$375
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,657
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/210:18 amDSM - RBA
2 stops24h 57mDelta
Fri 10/316:00 amRBA - DSM
2 stops34h 18mDelta
Deal found 6/10$725
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/106:36 pmDSM - CMN
2 stops54h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/259:00 amCMN - DSM
2 stops14h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$742
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/106:36 pmDSM - CMN
2 stops54h 39mAir Canada
Sat 10/259:00 amCMN - DSM
2 stops33h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$765
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/156:09 pmDSM - RAK
2 stops39h 01mBritish Airways
Wed 10/223:45 pmRAK - DSM
2 stops37h 56mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/9$772
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/12:00 pmDSM - CMN
2 stops22h 20mIberia
Mon 12/16:55 pmCMN - DSM
2 stops30h 07mIberia
Deal found 6/12$802
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/43:41 pmDSM - CMN
2 stops23h 19mDelta
Wed 8/137:30 amCMN - DSM
2 stops41h 43mDelta
Deal found 6/11$882
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/222:29 pmDSM - RAK
2 stops42h 26mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/294:00 pmRAK - DSM
2 stops34h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$969
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/75:52 pmDSM - RAK
2 stops15h 03mAir France
Mon 8/186:50 amRAK - DSM
2 stops21h 53mAir France
Deal found 6/10$985
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/106:36 pmDSM - CMN
2 stops54h 39mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/241:25 amCMN - DSM
2 stops21h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,009
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/910:03 amDSM - RAK
2 stops20h 27mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/231:10 pmRAK - DSM
2 stops34h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,025
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/133:25 pmDSM - NBO
2 stops23h 05mLufthansa
Sat 9/2710:45 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops31h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 6/12$1,036
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1310:09 amDSM - CAI
2 stops29h 41mQatar Airways
Fri 9/192:05 amCAI - DSM
2 stops26h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,038

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Africa that are best for you.

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Des MoinesRabat

DSM - RBA

DSMRBA

Des Moines

Tue 9/2

10:18 am-5:15 pm

2 stops24h 57m

Rabat Sale

Fri 10/31

6:00 am-10:18 am

2 stops34h 18m

$725

Des MoinesCasablanca

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Fri 10/10

6:36 pm-7:15 am

2 stops54h 39m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sat 10/25

9:00 am-5:23 pm

2 stops14h 23m

$742

Des MoinesCasablanca

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Fri 10/10

6:36 pm-7:15 am

2 stops54h 39m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sat 10/25

9:00 am-12:14 pm

2 stops33h 14m

$765

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Wed 10/15

6:09 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops39h 01m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 10/22

3:45 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops37h 56m

$772

Des MoinesCasablanca

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Sat 11/1

2:00 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 12/1

6:55 pm-6:02 pm

2 stops30h 07m

$802

Des MoinesCasablanca

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Fri 7/4

3:41 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops23h 19m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 8/13

7:30 am-7:13 pm

2 stops41h 43m

$882

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Tue 7/22

2:29 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops42h 26m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 7/29

4:00 pm-8:33 pm

2 stops34h 33m

$969

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Mon 7/7

5:52 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops15h 03m

Marrakech Menara

Mon 8/18

6:50 am-10:43 pm

2 stops21h 53m

$985

Des MoinesCasablanca

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Fri 10/10

6:36 pm-7:15 am

2 stops54h 39m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Fri 10/24

1:25 am-5:23 pm

2 stops21h 58m

$1,009

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Wed 7/9

10:03 am-12:30 pm

2 stops20h 27m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 7/23

1:10 pm-5:39 pm

2 stops34h 29m

$1,025

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Africa from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight 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 $1,173). Flying from Des Moines to Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in Africa by month

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Africa by month

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 12, 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $535. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and Qatar Airways, 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?

    The most popular flight routes from Des Moines to Africa are Des Moines - Cairo, Des Moines - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl and Des Moines - Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • 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.

  • 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 $1,173). Flying from Des Moines to Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$917Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air FranceCheapest$938Average$1,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,047Average$1,607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,114Average$1,443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,115Average$1,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,124Average$1,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$1,137Average$1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,198Average$1,265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
IberiaCheapest$1,282Average$1,576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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