What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Johannesburg round-trip?

Qatar Airways, at $1,527, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Johannesburg. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to JNB?

When flying from Des Moines to Johannesburg, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg. 2 airlines have flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg on a regular basis. Booking flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day.

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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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.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,593 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Delta

7.8

Good

8,593 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,593 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Qatar Airways

7.3

Good

3,730 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,593 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg?
Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg. 2 airlines have flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg on a regular basis. Booking flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Johannesburg round-trip?
Qatar Airways, at $1,527, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Johannesburg. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Johannesburg

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,527	Average$1,651	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Delta	Cheapest$1,591	Average$2,038	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Johannesburg round-trip?

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Johannesburg round-trip?

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

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Alternative routes for Des Moines to Johannesburg

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Complete your trip

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