Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Johannesburg from $1,048

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 12/3. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
DSM — JNB
Dec 9 — Dec 161

How to find the cheapest flight from Des Moines (DSM) 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 December 4, 2023.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Round-trip from

$1,214

One-way from

$1,055
High demand for flights, 49% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 40% potential price drop
From Des Moines to Johannesburg
One-way flight from Des Moines to Johannesburg

DSM - JNB

Price

$1,214 - $1,945

JNB

Temperature

50 - 68 °F

JNB

Rainfall

0 - 4.7 inches

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

Flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg lean towards being more expensive in March. Prices are generally better when you fly from Des Moines to Johannesburg in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,075.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Johannesburg (DSM - 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.

Cheap British Airways flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg

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Cheap Delta flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Des Moines and Johannesburg. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,888,571 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2023.
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One-way flights to Johannesburg from Des Moines

Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,888,571 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2023.
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Find flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg 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 2,888,571 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2023.

Fly from

Any airport

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Any airport

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$1,048 - $1,872

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesJohannesburg OR Tambo

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 5/14

2 stops40h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/30

2 stops33h 18m

$1,048

Des MoinesJohannesburg OR Tambo

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 4/22

2 stops38h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/26

2 stops33h 14m

$1,432

Des MoinesJohannesburg OR Tambo

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 5/26

2 stops38h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/12

2 stops49h 59m

$1,439

Des MoinesJohannesburg OR Tambo

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 5/27

2 stops30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/12

2 stops56h 51m

$1,476

Des MoinesJohannesburg OR Tambo

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 5/26

1 stop24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/12

2 stops28h 58m

$1,775

Des MoinesJohannesburg OR Tambo

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 5/27

2 stops28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/12

1 stop19h 54m

$1,780

Des MoinesJohannesburg OR Tambo

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Wed 1/3

2 stops26h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

2 stops46h 58m

$1,792

Des MoinesJohannesburg OR Tambo

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 5/14

2 stops28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/30

1 stop33h 03m

$1,870

Des MoinesJohannesburg OR Tambo

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 5/26

1 stop24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/12

1 stop26h 03m

$1,872

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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 December 4, 2023.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown British Airways and Delta from Des Moines to Johannesburg. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.9
Good
3,035 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent experience. With all the stories about travel disasters this summer it was great to experience a flight where everything went well. Organized boarding, polite and professional service, and early arrival.

7.9
Good
3,035 reviews
7.9
Good
3,035 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent experience. With all the stories about travel disasters this summer it was great to experience a flight where everything went well. Organized boarding, polite and professional service, and early arrival.

7.4
Good
1,901 reviews
7.9
Good
3,035 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent experience. With all the stories about travel disasters this summer it was great to experience a flight where everything went well. Organized boarding, polite and professional service, and early arrival.

7.2
Good
2,645 reviews
7.9
Good
3,035 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent experience. With all the stories about travel disasters this summer it was great to experience a flight where everything went well. Organized boarding, polite and professional service, and early arrival.

7.2
Good
1,829 reviews
7.9
Good
3,035 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent experience. With all the stories about travel disasters this summer it was great to experience a flight where everything went well. Organized boarding, polite and professional service, and early arrival.

6.7
Okay
1,584 reviews
7.9
Good
3,035 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent experience. With all the stories about travel disasters this summer it was great to experience a flight where everything went well. Organized boarding, polite and professional service, and early arrival.

Related info for your journey

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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. 3 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 flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $1,048, but on average you can expect to pay $3,269.

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

American Airlines, at $1,048, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Johannesburg.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include British Airways and Lufthansa. American Airlines is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

What does DSM to JNB mean?

This is defined as Des Moines Airport (DSM) and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). Codes like Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA), Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. Airport (PRY), Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport (NTY) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Johannesburg

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,074Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$1,276Average$1,786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest$1,347Average$1,962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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