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$1,557+ Cheap flights from South Africa 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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DSM
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/117:35 pm
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops36h 05m
British Airways
Sun 2/1510:04 am
DSM
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JNB
2 stops37h 31m
British Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,557

Find flight deals from South Africa to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated January 27, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,557
(British Airways)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,065
From South Africa to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($456 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($127 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/11

7:35 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops36h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 2/15

10:04 am-7:35 am

2 stops37h 31m

$1,557

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Deals found on 1/26

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

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines (DSM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Des Moines from South Africa.

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

    British Airways can get you from South Africa to Des Moines in just under 36h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from South Africa to Des Moines is about 8998 mi.

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

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

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

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

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