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$581+ 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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — JNB
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 27, 2026.

This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sat 8/16:29 pm
DSM
-
RAK
2 stops36h 01m
Iberia
Tue 12/12:50 pm
RAK
-
DSM
2 stops34h 07m
Iberia
Deal found 1/25$673
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 2/211:35 am
DSM
-
CMN
2 stops18h 30m
American Airlines
Wed 2/111:45 pm
CMN
-
DSM
2 stops27h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$688
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/2210:04 am
DSM
-
RAK
2 stops24h 01m
British Airways
Sat 2/2812:55 pm
RAK
-
DSM
2 stops40h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 1/27$716
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 9/51:22 pm
DSM
-
RAK
2 stops17h 08m
Iberia
Wed 9/165:40 pm
RAK
-
DSM
2 stops32h 21m
Iberia
Deal found 1/26$720
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/183:41 pm
DSM
-
RAK
2 stops38h 49m
British Airways
Tue 8/251:10 pm
RAK
-
DSM
2 stops40h 16m
British Airways
Deal found 1/24$726
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/107:44 pm
DSM
-
RAK
2 stops35h 36m
British Airways
Tue 3/1712:25 pm
RAK
-
DSM
2 stops34h 54m
British Airways
Deal found 1/25$766
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/410:04 am
DSM
-
CMN
2 stops29h 26m
British Airways
Wed 3/251:45 pm
CMN
-
DSM
2 stops38h 49m
British Airways
Deal found 1/25$878
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/105:35 am
DSM
-
RAK
1 stop20h 20m
Delta
Tue 3/176:00 am
RAK
-
DSM
2 stops21h 38m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$917
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 2/256:55 pm
DSM
-
NBO
2 stops41h 20m
United Airlines
Wed 3/411:55 pm
NBO
-
DSM
2 stops30h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$924
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/116:40 am
DSM
-
RAK
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/1811:35 am
RAK
-
DSM
2 stops17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$928
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sat 2/77:50 am
DSM
-
NBO
3 stops29h 55m
United Airlines
Wed 2/1111:55 pm
NBO
-
DSM
2 stops31h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$937
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 10/81:10 pm
DSM
-
NBO
2 stops23h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 10/2110:50 pm
NBO
-
DSM
2 stops23h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$955

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated January 27, 2026.

Round-trip from

$716
(oojo)

One-way from

$581
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,752
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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 January 27, 2026.
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Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

10:04 am-4:05 pm

2 stops24h 01m

Marrakech Menara

Sat 2/28

12:55 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops40h 45m

$716

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

7:44 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops35h 36m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 3/17

12:25 pm-6:19 pm

2 stops34h 54m

$766

Des MoinesCasablanca

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

10:04 am-9:30 pm

2 stops29h 26m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 3/25

1:45 pm-10:34 pm

2 stops38h 49m

$878

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

5:35 am-6:55 am

1 stop20h 20m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-10:38 pm

2 stops21h 38m

$917

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

6:55 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops41h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/4

11:55 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$924

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sat 2/7

3:35 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops22h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/11

11:55 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops30h 46m

$937

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Thu 4/16

11:58 am-9:35 pm

2 stops26h 37m

Cairo

Mon 5/4

12:40 am-7:31 pm

2 stops26h 51m

$997

Des MoinesCasablanca

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Thu 3/5

10:04 am-9:30 pm

2 stops29h 26m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 3/9

1:35 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops39h 05m

$1,017

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Fri 2/20

1:38 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops25h 27m

Cairo

Tue 3/3

1:20 am-6:19 pm

2 stops24h 59m

$1,019

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Tue 5/26

5:35 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops20h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 6/11

9:05 am-8:45 pm

2 stops43h 40m

$1,053

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Africa

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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 $568). Flying from Des Moines to Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,298). 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.

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 January 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines from Des Moines to Africa by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,749 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,702 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Africa?

    Airlines like British Airways, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines to Africa in about 20h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h. Airlines will cover a distance of 4602 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Africa?

    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 $568). Flying from Des Moines to Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,298). 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$725Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$778Average$1,584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$917Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$980Average$1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$985Average$1,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$1,043Average$1,345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,114Average$1,443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IberiaCheapest$1,288Average$1,576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,351Average$1,583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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