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$1,120+ Cheap flights from Africa to Des Moines (DSM)

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 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DSM
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,194
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$1,120
(Air France)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,462
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 August 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 11/610:00 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops28h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/1011:30 amDSM - JNB
2 stops36h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,194
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Thu 11/69:30 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops31h 33mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 11/102:14 pmDSM - JNB
1 stop20h 46mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/17$2,262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 11/1611:05 pmCKY - DSM
2 stops29h 18mDelta
Thu 11/205:25 pmDSM - CKY
2 stops21h 45mDelta
Deal found 8/17$2,657

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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

10:00 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 11/10

11:30 am-7:35 am

2 stops36h 05m

$1,194

DakarDes Moines

DSS - DSM

DSSDSM

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Thu 2/12

11:15 pm-4:56 pm

2 stops23h 41m

Des Moines

Mon 2/16

11:04 am-8:45 pm

2 stops27h 41m

$1,616

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

9:30 pm-9:03 pm

2 stops31h 33m

Des Moines

Mon 11/10

2:14 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop20h 46m

$2,262

ConakryDes Moines

CKY - DSM

CKYDSM

Conakry

Sun 11/16

11:05 pm-9:24 pm

2 stops28h 19m

Des Moines

Thu 11/20

11:04 am-9:10 pm

2 stops28h 06m

$2,657

CairoDes Moines

CAI - DSM

CAIDSM

Cairo

Sun 8/24

3:30 am-8:30 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$1,120

CairoDes Moines

CAI - DSM

CAIDSM

Cairo

Mon 8/25

9:20 pm-11:17 pm

2 stops33h 57m

$1,195

CairoDes Moines

CAI - DSM

CAIDSM

Cairo

Sun 8/24

12:30 am-10:42 pm

3 stops30h 12m

$1,326

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/16

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 $401). 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 August 18, 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 August 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM, and Lufthansa 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
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,330 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

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.

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

    For as low as $1,616, American Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Africa in 23h 41m. There are 4859 mi between Africa and Des Moines. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Most travelers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - Des Moines, Cairo - Des Moines or Conakry - 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 $401). 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 2 airlines flying from Africa to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$712Average$1,178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$1,131Average$1,287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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