Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Africa from $608

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 10/1. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
DSM — JNB
Oct 7 — Oct 141

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

Flights from Des Moines to Africa lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Des Moines to Africa in April, with the cheapest ticket starting at $878.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Africa (DSM - AF)?

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.

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Des MoinesCasablanca Mohamed V

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Tue 2/6

2 stops12h 55m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Fri 2/23

2 stops35h 21m

Des MoinesCasablanca Mohamed V

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Tue 2/6

2 stops16h 50m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Fri 2/23

3 stops18h 16m

Des MoinesCasablanca Mohamed V

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Mon 1/8

2 stops20h 45m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 1/25

2 stops28h 37m

Des MoinesCasablanca Mohamed V

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Sun 12/3

2 stops26h 35m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 12/20

2 stops29h 22m

Des MoinesCasablanca Mohamed V

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Sun 12/3

3 stops16h 50m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 12/20

3 stops19h 23m

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Mon 11/13

2 stops22h 01m

Cairo

Wed 11/22

2 stops29h 59m

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Sun 3/10

2 stops31h 25m

Cairo

Sat 3/30

2 stops31h 18m

Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sat 11/11

2 stops30h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 11/21

2 stops43h 32m

Des MoinesEntebbe

DSM - EBB

DSMEBB

Des Moines

Tue 10/17

3 stops28h 19m

Entebbe

Tue 10/24

2 stops28h 56m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

Air France
7.6
Good
274 reviews
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

KLM
7.5
Good
196 reviews
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Des Moines to Africa flights.

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 Multiple Airlines for just $798, but on average you can expect to pay $1,117.

Are there last-minute flights available from Des Moines to Africa for under $1,500?

There are currently 4+ open flights from Des Moines to Africa within the next 7 days for less than $1,500.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is Lufthansa, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $804. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Air Canada, 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), Tunis Carthage Airport (TUN), Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK), Casablanca Mohamed V Airport (CMN).

Top 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Africa

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Des Moines to Africa choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$657Average$1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapest$769Average$1,654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$864Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest$921Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,011Average$1,563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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