$1,154+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Johannesburg
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — JNB
Jun 19 — Jun 261
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 May 20, 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 May 20, 2026.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 9/209:38 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops35h 22m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/52:45 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops36h 26m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/16![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,437
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 9/112:36 pm
DSM
- JNB
2 stops30h 24m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/208:55 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops33h 33m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/19![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,512
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Thu 9/36:56 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops38h 04m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/78:55 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops29h 08m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/19![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,566
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 9/116:55 pm
DSM
- JNB
2 stops35h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 9/202:30 pm
JNB
- DSM
3 stops38h 58m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/19![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,616
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Sun 9/208:00 am
DSM
- JNB
3 stops27h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 10/57:00 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops33h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/16![United Airlines logo]()
$1,826
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/295:30 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops44h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 7/612:40 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops34h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/15![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,827
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 May 20, 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 May 20, 2026.
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/310:26 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops34h 34m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/78:55 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops29h 08m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/15![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,567
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Sun 9/208:00 am
DSM
- JNB
3 stops27h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 10/57:00 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops33h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/16![United Airlines logo]()
$1,826
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 6/216:03 pm
DSM
- JNB
2 stops31h 42m
Delta
Sun 7/129:55 pm
JNB
- DSM
1 stop22h 39m
Delta
Deal found 5/20![Delta logo]()
$2,037
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 7/211:42 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops26h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/99:55 pm
JNB
- DSM
1 stop26h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,063
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/111:23 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops38h 12m
Lufthansa
Wed 7/87:00 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops30h 12m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/18![Lufthansa logo]()
$2,097
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 7/211:23 am
DSM
- JNB
3 stops38h 12m
Air Canada
Thu 7/97:20 pm
JNB
- DSM
3 stops31h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/20![Air Canada logo]()
$2,171
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Thu 9/38:00 am
DSM
- JNB
3 stops27h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 9/77:00 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops34h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/19![United Airlines logo]()
$1,925
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 7/16:50 pm
DSM
- JNB
2 stops40h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 7/87:00 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops34h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/19![United Airlines logo]()
$2,045
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to JohannesburgDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Johannesburg. Data last updated May 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Johannesburg. Data last updated May 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 6/97:02 pm
DSM
- JNB
2 stops32h 28m
Qatar Airways
Fri 6/1212:40 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops36h 42m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/17![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,888
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 6/214:50 pm
DSM
- JNB
2 stops33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 7/128:55 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops30h 23m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/19![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,830
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/295:30 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops44h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 7/612:40 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops34h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/15![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,827
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/299:41 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops40h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/612:40 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,921
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/301:51 pm
DSM
- JNB
2 stops31h 09m
Qatar Airways
Tue 7/78:55 pm
JNB
- DSM
2 stops30h 23m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/16![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,966
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 May 20, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 20, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 6/94:11 pm
DSM
- JNB
3 stops55h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,154
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Tue 6/96:00 am
DSM
- JNB
1 stop29h 30m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 5/17![Austrian Airlines logo]()
$1,189
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 6/95:00 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops43h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/18![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,215
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Thu 6/49:14 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops38h 26m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/16![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,219
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Thu 6/1111:26 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops36h 14m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/17![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,223
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Thu 6/49:23 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops42h 07m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/20![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,284
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/91:51 pm
DSM
- JNB
2 stops37h 39m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/17![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,295
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/309:23 am
DSM
- JNB
2 stops39h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Wed 7/11:51 pm
DSM
- JNB
2 stops31h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/17![American Airlines logo]()
$1,375
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 May 20, 2026.
Round-trip from | $1,437 (oojo) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $1,154 (Kiwi.com) |
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Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Thu 9/3
10:26 am-4:00 am
2 stops34h 34m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/7
8:55 pm-7:03 pm
2 stops29h 08m
$1,567
Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Sun 9/20
8:00 am-6:30 pm
3 stops27h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 10/5
7:00 pm-9:23 pm
2 stops33h 23m
$1,826
Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Thu 9/3
8:00 am-6:30 pm
3 stops27h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/7
7:00 pm-10:28 pm
2 stops34h 28m
$1,925
Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Sun 6/21
6:03 pm-8:45 am
2 stops31h 42m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 7/12
9:55 pm-1:34 pm
1 stop22h 39m
$2,037
Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Wed 7/1
6:50 pm-6:30 pm
2 stops40h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 7/8
7:00 pm-10:35 pm
2 stops34h 35m
$2,045
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Thu 7/2
11:42 am-9:35 pm
2 stops26h 53m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 7/9
9:55 pm-5:52 pm
1 stop26h 57m
$2,063
Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Wed 7/1
11:23 am-8:35 am
2 stops38h 12m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 7/8
7:00 pm-6:12 pm
2 stops30h 12m
$2,097
Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Thu 7/2
11:23 am-8:35 am
3 stops38h 12m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 7/9
7:20 pm-7:25 pm
3 stops31h 05m
$2,171
Cheapest one-way
Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Thu 6/4
1:35 pm-8:35 am
2 stops36h 00m
$1,235
Des MoinesJohannesburg
DSM - JNB
DSMJNB
Des Moines
Thu 6/4
9:23 am-10:30 am
2 stops42h 07m
$1,284
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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 May 20, 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.
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$1,410 | Average$2,086 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$1,527 | Average$1,651 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% |