Africa

$713+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Africa

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — JNB
May 25 — Jun 11
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Africa

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 April 25, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Mon 11/96:45 pm
DSM
-
CMN
2 stops32h 45m
United Airlines
Thu 11/1212:15 pm
CMN
-
DSM
2 stops40h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/20$713
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3011:04 am
DSM
-
RAK
1 stop16h 51m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 1/1212:50 pm
RAK
-
DSM
1 stop16h 39m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/20$718
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Wed 12/306:20 am
DSM
-
RAK
2 stops21h 35m
Delta
Tue 1/1212:50 pm
RAK
-
DSM
2 stops28h 30m
Delta
Deal found 4/20$723
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Wed 12/305:25 pm
DSM
-
CMN
2 stops18h 10m
Air France
Tue 1/127:35 pm
CMN
-
DSM
2 stops27h 22m
Air France
Deal found 4/20$756
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/46:15 am
DSM
-
CMN
2 stops19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/179:00 am
CMN
-
DSM
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$914
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sun 5/106:15 am
DSM
-
CMN
2 stops29h 05m
Delta
Fri 5/2210:25 am
CMN
-
DSM
2 stops18h 07m
Delta
Deal found 4/22$959
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/96:39 pm
DSM
-
RAK
2 stops57h 26m
KLM
Tue 6/168:05 pm
RAK
-
DSM
2 stops27h 18m
KLM
Deal found 4/24$970
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/167:05 pm
DSM
-
RAK
2 stops32h 40m
British Airways
Fri 11/206:05 pm
RAK
-
DSM
2 stops36h 39m
British Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,003
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/97:05 pm
DSM
-
RAK
2 stops32h 40m
British Airways
Fri 11/136:05 pm
RAK
-
DSM
2 stops36h 39m
British Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,004
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 5/75:28 pm
DSM
-
CMN
2 stops15h 22m
Air France
Fri 5/227:35 am
CMN
-
DSM
2 stops19h 01m
Air France
Deal found 4/22$1,010
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sun 5/107:01 am
DSM
-
CMN
2 stops25h 49m
Delta
Sat 5/2310:25 am
CMN
-
DSM
2 stops16h 47m
Delta
Deal found 4/22$1,020
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/85:34 pm
DSM
-
RAK
2 stops57h 41m
KLM
Mon 6/157:15 pm
RAK
-
DSM
2 stops28h 08m
KLM
Deal found 4/24$1,024

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 April 25, 2026.

Round-trip from

$914
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$790
(KAYAK)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February
From Des Moines to Africa
One-way flight from Des Moines to Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($255 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($75 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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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 April 25, 2026.
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Des MoinesCasablanca

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Thu 5/7

5:28 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops15h 22m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Fri 5/22

7:35 am-8:36 pm

2 stops19h 01m

$1,010

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Mon 6/8

5:34 pm-9:15 am

2 stops57h 41m

Marrakech Menara

Mon 6/15

7:15 pm-5:23 pm

2 stops28h 08m

$1,024

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Tue 6/2

11:57 am-5:50 pm

2 stops23h 53m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 6/9

8:05 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,026

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Mon 6/8

10:23 am-5:50 pm

2 stops25h 27m

Marrakech Menara

Mon 6/15

7:15 pm-5:23 pm

2 stops28h 08m

$1,031

Des MoinesCasablanca

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

5:28 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops17h 52m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sun 5/24

7:35 am-10:32 pm

2 stops20h 57m

$1,076

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Mon 6/8

1:33 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops16h 47m

Marrakech Menara

Mon 6/15

6:05 pm-7:33 pm

2 stops31h 28m

$1,087

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Fri 6/5

5:28 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops18h 22m

Marrakech Menara

Fri 6/12

6:10 am-8:52 pm

2 stops20h 42m

$1,113

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Sat 6/6

5:56 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops42h 24m

Marrakech Menara

Sat 6/13

6:55 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops33h 36m

$1,150

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Sat 6/6

5:56 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops42h 24m

Marrakech Menara

Sat 6/13

4:00 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops36h 31m

$1,156

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Tue 9/8

7:29 am-11:50 pm

2 stops32h 21m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/30

6:00 pm-3:03 pm

2 stops29h 03m

$1,163

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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 $565). Flying from Des Moines to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,180). 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 April 25, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,Qatar Airways, andAir France 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.

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

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.

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

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.

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

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.

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

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.

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

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.

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

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 Air France, KLM, and Qatar Airways fly from Des Moines to Africa in about 15h 22m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 42h 19m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4553 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?

  • 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 $565). Flying from Des Moines to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,180). 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 7 airlines flying from Des Moines to Africa

Discover the top 7 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 April 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$587Average$1,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$725Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$741Average$1,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air FranceCheapest$938Average$1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$980Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$1,036Average$1,342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,219Average$1,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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