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$1,215+ Cheap flights from Iowa to South Africa

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 11/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — JNB
Dec 4 — Dec 111
Thu 12/4
Thu 12/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to South Africa
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/286:07 pmOMA - CPT
2 stops34h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/138:50 pmCPT - OMA
2 stops28h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,215
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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
Thu 1/297:35 pmJNB - MLI
2 stops34h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/55:04 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops33h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/1310:00 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops33h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,310
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/292:03 pmOMA - CPT
2 stops34h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/138:50 pmCPT - OMA
2 stops29h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,315
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/295:10 amOMA - CPT
1 stop30h 05mDelta
Sat 12/137:55 amCPT - OMA
2 stops41h 08mDelta
Deal found 11/2$1,569
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/78:40 amDSM - JNB
3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/98:20 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,580
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Sun 12/281:55 pmOMA - CPT
2 stops37h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/48:50 pmCPT - OMA
2 stops27h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,651
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/175:01 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops30h 34mBritish Airways
Wed 12/247:35 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops36h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/2$1,656
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:12 amOMA - JNB
2 stops36h 23mBritish Airways
Mon 1/1210:00 pmJNB - OMA
2 stops33h 33mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/2$1,668
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/67:33 pmOMA - JNB
2 stops36h 02mQatar Airways
Sat 11/88:20 pmJNB - OMA
2 stops50h 23mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/2$1,702
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/56:35 amDSM - JNB
3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/131:45 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops36h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,732
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Fri 12/55:34 amDSM - JNB
1 stop29h 26mDelta
Sat 12/1311:59 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops29h 16mDelta
Deal found 11/3$1,738

Cheap flight deals from Iowa to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated November 4, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,132
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

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Average price

$1,405
From Iowa to South Africa
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 November 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to South Africa that are best for you.

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OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 11/28

6:07 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 03m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/13

8:50 pm-5:31 pm

2 stops28h 41m

$1,215

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Wed 3/4

3:34 pm-10:25 am

2 stops34h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

10:00 pm-9:31 pm

2 stops30h 31m

$1,235

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

4:49 pm-10:25 am

2 stops33h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/13

10:00 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops33h 52m

$1,310

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 1/10

12:14 pm-8:05 am

2 stops35h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/31

7:00 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops30h 49m

$1,390

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 11/29

5:10 am-7:15 pm

1 stop30h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/13

7:55 am-5:03 pm

2 stops41h 08m

$1,569

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 1/10

8:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/31

7:55 am-7:53 pm

2 stops43h 58m

$1,595

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 12/28

1:55 pm-11:00 am

2 stops37h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/4

8:50 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops27h 22m

$1,651

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Wed 12/17

5:01 pm-7:35 am

2 stops30h 34m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/24

7:35 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops36h 00m

$1,656

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA - JNB

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 12/25

11:12 am-7:35 am

2 stops36h 23m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

10:00 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops33h 33m

$1,668

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 11/7

8:00 am-3:55 am

2 stops35h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/9

8:20 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$1,717

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to South Africa (average of $1,047). Flying from Iowa to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,557). 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 4, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Iowa to South Africa by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to South Africa. 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 South Africa?

    For as low as $1,569, American Airlines can have you in South Africa from Iowa in 30h 05m. There are 8896 mi between Iowa and South Africa. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to South Africa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with KLM, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,479. Virgin Atlantic flights start at $1,857 while deals on Air Canada start at $5,052 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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.

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to South Africa (average of $1,047). Flying from Iowa to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,557). 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 South Africa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 November 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,225Average$1,599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,410Average$1,972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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