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$869+ Cheap flights from Iowa 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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — JNB
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Johannesburg

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Johannesburg flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,154
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$869
(KAYAK)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,848
From Iowa to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/186:23 pmOMA - JNB
2 stops32h 17mQatar Airways
Mon 11/31:45 pmJNB - OMA
2 stops33h 02mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/16$1,230
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/23:35 pmMLI - JNB
2 stops34h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/277:35 pmJNB - MLI
2 stops33h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/303:02 pmOMA - JNB
2 stops33h 33mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/610:00 pmJNB - OMA
2 stops33h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,261
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Fri 10/313:48 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops40h 37mQatar Airways
Fri 11/79:25 amJNB - DSM
2 stops37h 31mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/16$1,264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/306:07 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops33h 18mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/610:00 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops33h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/313:48 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops35h 37mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/710:00 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops32h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/153:37 pmMLI - JNB
2 stops31h 58mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/810:00 pmJNB - MLI
2 stops31h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,398
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/315:15 pmDSM - JNB
1 stop18h 45mDelta
Fri 11/77:40 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops28h 50mDelta
Deal found 9/15$1,462
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/315:15 pmDSM - JNB
1 stop18h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 11/710:00 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops26h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/15$1,474
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Fri 10/311:00 pmMLI - JNB
2 stops22h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/77:45 pmJNB - MLI
2 stops28h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,481
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:50 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops40h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/67:45 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops34h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,495
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/21:00 pmMLI - JNB
2 stops34h 05mLufthansa
Wed 1/287:45 pmJNB - MLI
3 stops29h 09mLufthansa
Deal found 9/16$1,546

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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OmahaJohannesburg

OMA - JNB

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 2/10

5:50 pm-7:35 am

2 stops29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/24

10:00 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops32h 04m

$1,154

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA - JNB

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 3/5

6:08 pm-10:25 am

2 stops32h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/9

7:35 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops29h 43m

$1,154

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA - JNB

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 10/18

6:23 pm-9:40 am

2 stops32h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/3

1:45 pm-2:47 pm

2 stops33h 02m

$1,230

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Wed 12/3

5:27 pm-10:25 am

2 stops32h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/22

10:00 pm-9:48 pm

2 stops31h 48m

$1,257

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Tue 12/2

3:35 pm-10:25 am

2 stops34h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/27

7:35 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops33h 00m

$1,257

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Thu 3/5

4:23 pm-7:35 am

2 stops31h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/9

10:00 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$1,257

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 3/5

4:27 pm-7:35 am

2 stops31h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/9

10:00 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops30h 52m

$1,257

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA - JNB

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 10/30

3:02 pm-7:35 am

2 stops33h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

10:00 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$1,261

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

6:07 pm-10:25 am

2 stops33h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

10:00 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops33h 50m

$1,268

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 10/31

3:48 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops40h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/7

1:45 pm-2:56 pm

2 stops33h 11m

$1,327

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Johannesburg

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Johannesburg

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Johannesburg?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Iowa to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,674). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

When flying from Iowa 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Johannesburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Johannesburg?

    American Airlines and Qatar Airways can get you from Iowa to Johannesburg in just under 29h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 32m. There are 9114 mi between Iowa and Johannesburg. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Johannesburg?

    When deciding which route to take from Iowa to Johannesburg consider Moline Quad-City - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Omaha Eppley Airfield - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Des Moines - Johannesburg OR Tambo as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Johannesburg?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Johannesburg?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Iowa to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,674). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Iowa to Johannesburg

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Johannesburg. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,322Average$1,522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,410Average$1,973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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