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$875+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to South Africa

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — JNB
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to South Africa

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Mon 3/97:44 pm
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops31h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/167:35 pm
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops29h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$1,254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/101:37 pm
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops34h 58m
American Airlines
Tue 3/1710:00 pm
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops32h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 3/111:52 pm
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops34h 43m
American Airlines
Wed 3/187:35 pm
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops30h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$1,282
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 3/246:08 pm
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops31h 32m
Qatar Airways
Tue 3/3112:40 pm
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops33h 16m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/24$1,299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sun 6/217:58 pm
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops28h 02m
American Airlines
Sun 7/129:15 pm
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops29h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,340
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 4/57:27 pm
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops60h 53m
Qatar Airways
Sun 4/1212:40 pm
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops42h 31m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,380
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/117:44 pm
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops28h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/187:35 pm
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops30h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,498
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 3/911:33 am
DSM
-
JNB
1 stop24h 27m
Delta
Mon 3/167:20 pm
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops28h 34m
Delta
Deal found 1/24$1,536
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 3/105:20 pm
DSM
-
JNB
1 stop18h 40m
Delta
Tue 3/1710:00 pm
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops30h 10m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$1,547

Find flight deals from Des Moines to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated January 27, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,254
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$875
(American Airlines)

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November

Average price

$1,752
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to South Africa 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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to South Africa that are best for you.

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Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

7:44 pm-10:25 am

2 stops31h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/16

7:35 pm-5:38 pm

2 stops29h 03m

$1,254

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

1:37 pm-7:35 am

2 stops34h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

10:00 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops32h 40m

$1,256

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

6:08 pm-8:40 am

2 stops31h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/31

12:40 pm-2:56 pm

2 stops33h 16m

$1,299

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 6/21

7:58 pm-7:00 am

2 stops28h 02m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

9:15 pm-7:28 pm

2 stops29h 13m

$1,340

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 4/5

7:27 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops60h 53m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/12

12:40 pm-12:11 am

2 stops42h 31m

$1,380

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

11:33 am-7:00 pm

1 stop24h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/16

7:20 pm-4:54 pm

2 stops28h 34m

$1,536

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

5:20 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

10:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops30h 10m

$1,547

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 3/19

7:27 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops37h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/27

12:45 pm-6:57 pm

2 stops37h 12m

$1,547

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

11:33 am-7:00 pm

1 stop24h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/31

11:15 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops28h 55m

$1,585

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Wed 3/11

1:52 pm-7:35 am

2 stops34h 43m

$875

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated January 27, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta from Des Moines to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to South Africa?

    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 South Africa.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to South Africa?

    For as low as $1,299, American Airlines can have you in South Africa from Des Moines in 31h 32m. The distance between Des Moines and South Africa is about 8998 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to South Africa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to South Africa 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 airline flying from Des Moines to South Africa

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Des Moines to South Africa. 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,410Average$1,972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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