$995+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Johannesburg
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DSM — JNB
Sep 1 — Sep 81
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 August 2, 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 August 2, 2026.
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/102:44 pm
DSM
- JNB
2 stops34h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/179:45 am
JNB
- DSM
2 stops38h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,311
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/142:29 pm
DSM
- JNB
2 stops34h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/219:45 am
JNB
- DSM
2 stops45h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,314
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1310:35 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops34h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/208:55 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops34h 09m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/30![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,490
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/112:29 pm
DSM
- JNB
2 stops30h 31m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/202:05 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops40h 59m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/30![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,519
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/117:05 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops37h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 9/188:55 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops48h 21m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/28![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,607
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 August 2, 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 August 2, 2026.
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/102:44 pm
DSM
- JNB
2 stops34h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/179:45 am
JNB
- DSM
2 stops41h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,313
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1310:35 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops34h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/208:55 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops34h 09m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/30![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,490
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/153:22 pm
DSM
- JNB
2 stops39h 03m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 9/228:20 am
JNB
- DSM
3 stops37h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/1![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,617
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/11:58 pm
DSM
- JNB
2 stops36h 27m
British Airways
Sat 12/127:35 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops31h 34m
British Airways
Deal found 8/1![British Airways logo]()
$1,828
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/136:54 pm
DSM
- JNB
2 stops30h 51m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 9/209:55 pm
JNB
- DSM
1 stop27h 14m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/30![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,841
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 9/142:34 pm
DSM
- JNB
1 stop22h 06m
Delta
Mon 9/219:55 pm
JNB
- DSM
1 stop22h 54m
Delta
Deal found 7/31![Delta logo]()
$1,865
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/142:29 pm
DSM
- JNB
2 stops34h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/219:45 am
JNB
- DSM
2 stops45h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,317
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/112:29 pm
DSM
- JNB
2 stops30h 31m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/202:05 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops40h 59m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/30![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,519
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 stops45h 48m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 9/202:30 pm
JNB
- DSM
3 stops37h 58m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/30![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,690
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/155:45 am
DSM
- JNB
1 stop30h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 9/229:55 pm
JNB
- DSM
1 stop27h 14m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/1![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,864
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to JohannesburgDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Johannesburg. Data last updated August 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Johannesburg. Data last updated August 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/34:48 pm
DSM
- JNB
2 stops33h 22m
Qatar Airways
Wed 8/58:55 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops29h 24m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/30![Qatar Airways logo]()
$2,196
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 8/39:14 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops26h 16m
United Airlines
Wed 8/510:00 pm
JNB
- DSM
3 stops30h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30![United Airlines logo]()
$2,379
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 8/311:28 am
DSM
- JNB
1 stop25h 12m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 8/59:55 pm
JNB
- DSM
1 stop26h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/30![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$2,799
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 8/32:54 pm
DSM
- JNB
2 stops23h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/59:55 pm
JNB
- DSM
1 stop26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,877
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/46:50 pm
DSM
- JNB
2 stops30h 45m
Lufthansa
Thu 8/67:00 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops30h 09m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/31![Lufthansa logo]()
$19,966
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 August 2, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 2, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/312:01 pm
DSM
- JNB
3 stops59h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$995
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/910:35 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops38h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/30![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,079
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/910:35 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops38h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,095
This Goibibo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Goibibo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1610:35 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops39h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/1![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,133
This Goibibo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Goibibo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1310:35 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops34h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/30![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,151
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/122:44 pm
DSM
- JNB
2 stops34h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,157
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/117:05 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,160
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/314:07 pm
DSM
- JNB
1 stop20h 03m
Delta
Deal found 8/1![Delta logo]()
$1,190
This Goibibo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Goibibo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/94:11 pm
DSM
- JNB
1 stop20h 29m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/31![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,231
This Goibibo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Goibibo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1611:31 am
DSM
- JNB
1 stop25h 09m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/1![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,232
This Goibibo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Goibibo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/125:45 am
DSM
- JNB
1 stop30h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/29![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,234
Find flight deals from Des Moines to Johannesburg
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 2, 2026.
Round-trip from | $1,311 (Etihad Airways) |
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One-way from | $995 (Kiwi.com) |
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Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Thu 9/10
2:44 pm-8:15 am
2 stops34h 31m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 9/17
9:45 am-7:48 pm
2 stops41h 03m
$1,313
Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Mon 9/14
2:29 pm-8:20 am
2 stops34h 51m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/21
9:45 am-12:04 am
2 stops45h 19m
$1,317
Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Sun 9/13
10:35 am-4:00 am
2 stops34h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 9/20
8:55 pm-12:04 am
2 stops34h 09m
$1,490
Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Fri 9/11
2:29 pm-4:00 am
2 stops30h 31m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 9/20
2:05 pm-12:04 am
2 stops40h 59m
$1,519
Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Tue 9/15
3:22 pm-1:25 pm
2 stops39h 03m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 9/22
8:20 am-2:20 pm
3 stops37h 00m
$1,617
Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Fri 9/11
3:22 pm-8:10 pm
2 stops45h 48m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 9/20
2:30 pm-9:28 pm
3 stops37h 58m
$1,690
Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Tue 12/1
1:58 pm-10:25 am
2 stops36h 27m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 12/12
7:35 pm-7:09 pm
2 stops31h 34m
$1,828
Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Sun 9/13
6:54 pm-8:45 am
2 stops30h 51m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 9/20
9:55 pm-6:09 pm
1 stop27h 14m
$1,841
Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Tue 9/15
5:45 am-7:40 pm
1 stop30h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 9/22
9:55 pm-6:09 pm
1 stop27h 14m
$1,864
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Mon 9/14
2:34 pm-7:40 pm
1 stop22h 06m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/21
9:55 pm-1:49 pm
1 stop22h 54m
$1,865
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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 August 2, 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.
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
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 |