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$1,199+ 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 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — JNB
Jun 3 — Jun 101
Wed 6/3
Wed 6/10
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 May 4, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Mon 9/217:34 am
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops37h 26m
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/12:45 pm
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops36h 16m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,469
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 9/202:36 pm
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops30h 24m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/22:45 pm
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops36h 16m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,479
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Fri 9/119:38 am
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops40h 22m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/2012:40 pm
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops41h 48m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,541
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Tue 9/222:36 pm
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops35h 24m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/22:45 pm
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops31h 28m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,582
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 9/118:30 pm
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops33h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 9/202:30 pm
JNB
-
DSM
3 stops33h 32m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/2$1,646
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/206:00 am
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops31h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 10/22:30 pm
JNB
-
DSM
3 stops29h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/1$1,650
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/215:00 am
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 10/22:30 pm
JNB
-
DSM
3 stops29h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/1$1,670
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Mon 9/215:00 am
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops32h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 10/110:50 pm
JNB
-
DSM
3 stops46h 21m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/1$1,685
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 6/259:41 am
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops35h 19m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/212:40 pm
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops33h 32m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,709
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 10/52:15 pm
DSM
-
JNB
1 stop22h 25m
Delta
Wed 10/219:55 pm
JNB
-
DSM
1 stop22h 32m
Delta
Deal found 5/3$1,715

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 May 4, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,469
(oojo)

One-way from

$1,199
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,610
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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 May 4, 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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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 9/11

7:34 am-9:00 am

2 stops42h 26m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/20

8:55 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops33h 33m

$1,542

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 9/11

8:30 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops33h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/20

2:30 pm-12:19 pm

3 stops28h 49m

$1,674

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 10/5

10:15 am-7:40 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/21

9:55 pm-8:52 pm

2 stops29h 57m

$1,719

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 9/20

8:00 am-6:30 pm

3 stops27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/1

7:00 pm-10:23 pm

2 stops34h 23m

$1,775

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 9/22

2:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/2

9:55 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop22h 27m

$1,815

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 9/21

2:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/2

9:55 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop22h 27m

$1,815

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 6/16

4:48 pm-9:00 am

2 stops33h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/23

12:40 pm-4:03 pm

2 stops34h 23m

$1,816
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 9/11

4:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/20

9:55 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop22h 27m

$1,895

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 6/4

1:04 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 16m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/15

11:15 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops30h 16m

$1,962

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 7/13

8:30 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/20

7:00 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops31h 25m

$2,010

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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 May 4, 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
8,460 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,460 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,460 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

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 $1,719, Qatar Airways can have you in South Africa from Des Moines in 26h 25m. 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

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DeltaCheapest$1,410Average$2,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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