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$1,593+ 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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DSM
Mar 6 — Mar 131
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Iowa

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Iowa
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 February 4, 2026.

This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/118:30 pm
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops35h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sun 2/1510:04 am
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops38h 36m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/1$1,593
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/199:30 pm
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops43h 29m
Delta
Thu 3/265:35 am
DSM
-
JNB
1 stop30h 25m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$1,622
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/1910:00 pm
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops30h 59m
American Airlines
Thu 3/261:37 pm
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops31h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,679
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 3/198:15 pm
JNB
-
DSM
3 stops45h 13m
Air Canada
Thu 3/263:28 pm
DSM
-
JNB
3 stops35h 02m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/2$3,618
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/195:30 pm
JNB
-
DSM
3 stops46h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/263:12 pm
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops40h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$3,816

Find flight deals from South Africa to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated February 4, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,622
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,478
From South Africa to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($454 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($126 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Iowa 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 February 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Iowa that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/19

9:30 pm-9:59 am

2 stops43h 29m

Des Moines

Thu 3/26

5:35 am-7:00 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$1,622

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/19

8:15 pm-10:28 am

3 stops45h 13m

Des Moines

Thu 3/26

3:28 pm-9:30 am

3 stops35h 02m

$3,618

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/19

5:30 pm-9:01 am

3 stops46h 31m

Des Moines

Thu 3/26

3:12 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops40h 48m

$3,816

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Deals found on 2/2

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Iowa

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Iowa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Iowa?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Iowa (average of $734). Flying from South Africa to Iowa in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,382). 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.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Iowa?

    Departing from South Africa to Iowa will take you 43h 29m. South Africa and Iowa are separated by a distance of 8998 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Iowa?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Iowa 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 South Africa to Iowa?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Iowa (average of $734). Flying from South Africa to Iowa in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,382). 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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