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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to South Africa from $1,232

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DSM — JNB
May 1 — May 81
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What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to South Africa?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in March. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to South Africa. Flights to South Africa from Des Moines in May are about $1,807 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $1,075.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to South Africa (DSM - ZA)?

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

Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Des Moines and South Africa. 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 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Consider these cheap American Airlines flights we've found departing from Des Moines to South Africa. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Mon 7/154:02 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops34h 23mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/237:20 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops27h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,290
Fri 8/24:02 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops34h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/117:20 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops33h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$5,426

Cheap Delta flights from Des Moines to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Des Moines and South Africa. 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 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Delta flights traveling from Des Moines to South Africa. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Mon 7/152:14 pmDSM - JNB
1 stop21h 46mDelta
Fri 8/236:50 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops28h 58mDelta
Deal found 4/25$1,992
Mon 7/152:14 pmDSM - JNB
1 stop21h 46mDelta
Fri 8/239:55 pmJNB - DSM
1 stop25h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/25$2,340
Fri 8/211:09 amDSM - JNB
1 stop24h 51mDelta
Sun 8/116:50 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops34h 29mDelta
Deal found 4/24$16,047

Des Moines to South Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and South Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Des Moines to South Africa in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 11/113:29 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops58h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/177:45 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops55h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,232
Wed 10/302:09 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops37h 06mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/1410:15 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops31h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,288
Mon 7/154:02 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops34h 23mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/237:20 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops27h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,290
Wed 10/302:14 pmDSM - JNB
1 stop21h 46mDelta
Thu 11/149:55 pmJNB - DSM
1 stop23h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/25$1,425
Wed 10/302:14 pmDSM - JNB
1 stop21h 46mDelta
Thu 11/147:50 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops28h 57mDelta
Deal found 4/25$1,452
Mon 11/112:14 pmDSM - JNB
1 stop20h 46mDelta
Sun 11/1711:59 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops30h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/25$1,559
Wed 10/303:15 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops38h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/1411:00 pmJNB - DSM
3 stops46h 56mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/25$1,844
Mon 7/152:14 pmDSM - JNB
1 stop21h 46mDelta
Fri 8/236:50 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops28h 58mDelta
Deal found 4/25$1,992
Mon 7/152:14 pmDSM - JNB
1 stop21h 46mDelta
Fri 8/239:55 pmJNB - DSM
1 stop25h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/25$2,340

Find flights from Des Moines to South Africa within your budget

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 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.

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Des MoinesJohannesburg OR Tambo

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 7/15

2 stops34h 23m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/23

2 stops27h 59m

$1,290

Des MoinesJohannesburg OR Tambo

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 7/15

1 stop21h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/23

2 stops28h 58m

$1,992

Des MoinesJohannesburg OR Tambo

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 7/15

1 stop21h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/23

1 stop25h 31m

$2,340

Des MoinesJohannesburg OR Tambo

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 7/15

2 stops45h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/23

3 stops30h 47m

$2,728

Des MoinesJohannesburg OR Tambo

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 8/2

2 stops34h 23m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

2 stops33h 18m

$5,426

Des MoinesJohannesburg OR Tambo

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 8/2

1 stop24h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

2 stops34h 29m

$16,047

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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 April 26, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines and Delta from Des Moines to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Ethiopian Air
7.4
Good
794 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,884 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to South Africa for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to South Africa for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $1,290, but on average you can expect to pay $4,970.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to South Africa?

    When booking a flight from Des Moines to South Africa, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or KLM as they are the most popular for this route.

  • 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. Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to South Africa that include extra baggage allowance?

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  • 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.

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    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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to South Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to South Africa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to South Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to South Africa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to South Africa flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to South Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/25.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to South Africa

Discover the top 4 airlines 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 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,046Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$1,212Average$1,634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,247Average$1,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapest$1,347Average$1,962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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