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$1,310+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Des Moines (DSM)

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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DSM
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/610:00 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops32h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/104:02 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops31h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/25$1,310
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/610:00 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops28h 10mBritish Airways
Mon 11/102:19 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops33h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/27$1,436
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/298:20 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops34h 03mQatar Airways
Fri 10/312:16 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops35h 24mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/25$1,602
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/299:55 pmJNB - DSM
1 stop26h 49mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 10/315:47 amDSM - JNB
1 stop30h 13mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/25$1,796
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 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 05mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 11/105:35 amDSM - JNB
1 stop29h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/27$1,843
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/298:20 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops34h 03mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/318:30 amDSM - JNB
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$1,925

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Des Moines

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

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November

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$1,011
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($238 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to Des Moines

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to Des Moines in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines (average of $980). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,323). 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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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    If you book a flight to Des Moines from Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying to Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines. There are 0 flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Des Moines per day from 0 different airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines (average of $980). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,323). 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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