$1,201+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Johannesburg
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DSM — JNB
Jul 9 — Jul 161
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to JohannesburgExplore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 9, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 9, 2026.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/47:49 pm
DSM
- JNB
2 stops53h 31m
Etihad Airways
Thu 9/109:45 am
JNB
- DSM
2 stops40h 36m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/6![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,319
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/317:30 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops37h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/181:45 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops41h 59m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/8![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,472
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1110:35 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops34h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/202:05 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops36h 16m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/6![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,510
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/313:15 pm
DSM
- JNB
2 stops45h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/182:30 pm
JNB
- DSM
3 stops31h 41m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/8![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,600
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/236:15 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops29h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 12/212:30 pm
JNB
- DSM
3 stops31h 41m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/7![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,612
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/113:22 pm
DSM
- JNB
2 stops39h 03m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 9/202:30 pm
JNB
- DSM
3 stops34h 27m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/7![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,693
Best flights from Des Moines to JohannesburgDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Johannesburg that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 9, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Johannesburg that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 9, 2026.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/316:15 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops23h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/182:30 pm
JNB
- DSM
3 stops30h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/5![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,700
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Fri 9/114:15 pm
DSM
- JNB
1 stop20h 25m
Delta
Sun 9/209:55 pm
JNB
- DSM
1 stop27h 05m
Delta
Deal found 6/7![Delta logo]()
$1,866
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/46:00 am
DSM
- JNB
3 stops29h 30m
United Airlines
Thu 9/1010:00 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops32h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6![United Airlines logo]()
$1,920
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/216:00 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops24h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 7/122:30 pm
JNB
- DSM
3 stops37h 52m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/5![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,955
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Sat 10/316:20 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops32h 40m
Delta
Wed 11/189:55 pm
JNB
- DSM
1 stop23h 32m
Delta
Deal found 6/8![Delta logo]()
$1,962
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 6/2111:28 am
DSM
- JNB
1 stop25h 12m
Delta
Sun 7/129:55 pm
JNB
- DSM
1 stop19h 50m
Delta
Deal found 6/7![Delta logo]()
$1,986
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to JohannesburgDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Johannesburg. Data last updated June 9, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Johannesburg. Data last updated June 9, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/216:00 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops24h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 7/122:30 pm
JNB
- DSM
3 stops37h 52m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/6![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,955
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 6/2111:28 am
DSM
- JNB
1 stop25h 12m
Delta
Sun 7/129:55 pm
JNB
- DSM
1 stop22h 39m
Delta
Deal found 6/4![Delta logo]()
$1,986
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/215:35 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops32h 45m
KLM
Sun 7/1211:15 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops28h 53m
KLM
Deal found 6/4![KLM logo]()
$2,012
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Sun 7/192:25 pm
DSM
- JNB
1 stop22h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 7/268:15 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops33h 14m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/4![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$2,046
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/226:00 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops29h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 7/297:00 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops33h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7![United Airlines logo]()
$2,042
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/235:52 pm
DSM
- JNB
2 stops33h 28m
Air France
Thu 7/306:50 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops29h 02m
Air France
Deal found 6/8![Air France logo]()
$2,003
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 7/2311:30 am
DSM
- JNB
1 stop25h 10m
Delta
Thu 7/3011:15 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops28h 53m
Delta
Deal found 6/8![Delta logo]()
$2,026
One-way flights from Des Moines to JohannesburgSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 9, 2026.
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This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/2311:26 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops24h 04m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 6/8![Austrian Airlines logo]()
$1,201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/236:03 pm
DSM
- JNB
3 stops54h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,344
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Round-trip from | $1,319 (oojo) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $1,201 (KAYAK) |
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Cheapest round-trip
Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Sat 10/31
6:15 am-1:05 pm
2 stops23h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 11/18
2:30 pm-12:30 pm
3 stops30h 00m
$1,700
Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Fri 9/11
4:15 pm-7:40 pm
1 stop20h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 9/20
9:55 pm-6:00 pm
1 stop27h 05m
$1,866
Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Fri 9/4
6:00 am-6:30 pm
3 stops29h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 9/10
10:00 pm-11:33 pm
2 stops32h 33m
$1,920
Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Sun 6/21
6:00 am-1:25 pm
2 stops24h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 7/12
2:30 pm-9:22 pm
3 stops37h 52m
$1,955
Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Sat 10/31
6:20 am-10:00 pm
2 stops32h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 11/18
9:55 pm-1:27 pm
1 stop23h 32m
$1,962
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Sun 6/21
11:28 am-7:40 pm
1 stop25h 12m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 7/12
9:55 pm-10:45 am
1 stop19h 50m
$1,986
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way
Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Tue 6/23
6:20 am-6:30 pm
2 stops29h 10m
$1,201
Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Tue 6/23
6:00 am-6:30 pm
1 stop29h 30m
$1,201
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Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated June 9, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and Qatar Airways from Des Moines to Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$1,527 | Average$1,651 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,591 | Average$2,265 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |