$1,230+ Cheap flights from South Africa to Iowa
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
Oct 16 — Oct 231
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.
Round-trip from | $1,230 (American Airlines) |
|---|---|
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $1,145 |
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to IowaExplore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/67:35 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops30h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/1011:30 amDSM - JNB
2 stops38h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15![American Airlines logo]()
$1,230
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 stops27h 46mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 11/106:33 pmDSM - JNB
1 stop40h 27mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/13![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,846
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Route
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JohannesburgDes Moines
JNB - DSM
JNBDSM
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 11/6
7:35 pm-6:10 pm
2 stops30h 35m
Des Moines
Mon 11/10
11:30 am-10:25 am
2 stops38h 55m
$1,230
JohannesburgDes Moines
JNB - DSM
JNBDSM
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 11/6
9:30 pm-5:16 pm
2 stops27h 46m
Des Moines
Mon 11/10
6:33 pm-7:00 pm
1 stop40h 27m
$1,846
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Iowa?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from South Africa to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 ZA to IA?
Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Iowa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Iowa as you normally would.