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$602+ Cheap flights from Africa to Des Moines (DSM)

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JNB — DSM
Jul 1 — Jul 81
Tue 7/1
Tue 7/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Africa to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Africa to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated June 26, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,305
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$602
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,486
From Africa to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from Africa to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Africa to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 26, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/610:05 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops30h 07mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/105:52 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops29h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/25$1,305
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/104:25 pmCAI - DSM
2 stops38h 35mLufthansa
Wed 8/2711:35 amDSM - CAI
2 stops19h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 6/25$1,309
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/223:30 amCAI - DSM
2 stops27h 13mAir France
Tue 5/195:25 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops24h 05mAir France
Deal found 6/26$1,368
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/82:05 amCAI - DSM
2 stops29h 12mQatar Airways
Sat 8/161:09 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops26h 41mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/25$1,458
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/133:30 amCAI - DSM
2 stops21h 07mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/146:40 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/26$1,786
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/67:40 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops34h 43mDelta
Mon 11/1011:04 amDSM - JNB
1 stop23h 56mDelta
Deal found 6/24$1,880
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 11/610:00 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops32h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/1011:26 amDSM - JNB
3 stops23h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/25$1,912
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/234:55 amCAI - DSM
3 stops24h 50mAir Canada
Tue 5/1911:30 amDSM - CAI
3 stops21h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 6/26$2,532
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Mon 6/308:45 pmCKY - DSM
2 stops26h 04mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/411:25 amDSM - CKY
3 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/25$3,014
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/307:40 pmCKY - DSM
3 stops30h 28mDelta
Fri 7/42:20 pmDSM - CKY
2 stops25h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/24$3,807
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/262:45 amCAI - DSM
2 stops27h 32mEmirates
Sat 6/282:57 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops39h 53mEmirates
Deal found 6/25$15,963

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Africa to Des Moines 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 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Africa to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Africa

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

10:05 pm-8:12 pm

2 stops30h 07m

Des Moines

Mon 11/10

5:52 pm-7:30 am

2 stops29h 38m

$1,305

CairoDes Moines

CAI - DSM

CAIDSM

Cairo

Sun 8/10

4:25 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops38h 35m

Des Moines

Wed 8/27

11:35 am-3:25 pm

2 stops19h 50m

$1,309

CairoDes Moines

CAI - DSM

CAIDSM

Cairo

Fri 8/22

3:30 am-10:43 pm

2 stops27h 13m

Des Moines

Tue 5/19

5:25 pm-1:30 am

2 stops24h 05m

$1,368

CairoDes Moines

CAI - DSM

CAIDSM

Cairo

Fri 8/8

2:05 am-11:17 pm

2 stops29h 12m

Des Moines

Sat 8/16

1:09 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops26h 41m

$1,458

CairoDes Moines

CAI - DSM

CAIDSM

Cairo

Sun 7/13

3:30 am-4:37 pm

2 stops21h 07m

Des Moines

Mon 7/14

6:40 pm-1:30 am

2 stops22h 50m

$1,786

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

7:40 pm-10:23 pm

2 stops34h 43m

Des Moines

Mon 11/10

11:04 am-7:00 pm

1 stop23h 56m

$1,880

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

10:00 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops32h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 11/10

11:26 am-6:35 pm

3 stops23h 09m

$1,912

CairoDes Moines

CAI - DSM

CAIDSM

Cairo

Sat 8/23

4:55 am-9:45 pm

3 stops24h 50m

Des Moines

Tue 5/19

11:30 am-4:35 pm

3 stops21h 05m

$2,532

CairoDes Moines

CAI - DSM

CAIDSM

Cairo

Thu 7/10

11:25 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$602

CairoDes Moines

CAI - DSM

CAIDSM

Cairo

Mon 7/7

2:10 pm-12:56 pm

2 stops30h 46m

$729

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/25

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Best time to book a flight from Africa to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Africa to Des Moines

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Africa to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 AF to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Africa to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 26, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated June 26, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Air France, and Qatar Airways from Africa to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air France
7.5
Good
1,470 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,595 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,838 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Africa to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Africa to Des Moines. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Des Moines’s city center.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $729. Lufthansa flights start at $801 while deals on Royal Jordanian start at $838 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Cairo - Des Moines, Conakry - Des Moines or Dakar Blaise Diagne - Des Moines when deciding on the best route from Africa to Des Moines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Africa to Des Moines 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 Africa to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Africa to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 3 airlines flying from Africa to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Africa to Des Moines. 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 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$712Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$712Average$1,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$1,131Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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