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$630+ Cheap flights from Iowa 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — JNB
Feb 5 — Feb 121
Thu 2/5
Thu 2/12
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 6, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,135
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$630
(Trip.com)

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June

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November

Average price

$1,752
From Iowa to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 6, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Thu 2/195:17 pmOMA - JNB
2 stops33h 08mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/267:35 pmJNB - OMA
2 stops31h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,135
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/13:58 pmMLI - JNB
2 stops31h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/810:00 pmJNB - MLI
2 stops32h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$1,186
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/193:26 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops34h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/267:35 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,208
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/23:07 pmOMA - CPT
2 stops37h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/910:10 pmCPT - OMA
2 stops32h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,208
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/192:02 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops36h 23mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/267:35 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops31h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 5/88:01 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops27h 59mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/209:15 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops29h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Mon 4/67:30 pmOMA - JNB
2 stops30h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/199:15 pmJNB - OMA
2 stops28h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,238
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Mon 2/28:00 amOMA - CPT
1 stop24h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 2/98:50 pmCPT - OMA
1 stop33h 08mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/5$1,273
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Mon 2/29:00 amOMA - CPT
2 stops23h 10mBrussels Airlines
Mon 2/98:50 pmCPT - OMA
2 stops25h 29mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,278
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 8/177:33 pmOMA - JNB
2 stops28h 27mBritish Airways
Sun 8/237:25 pmJNB - OMA
2 stops30h 27mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5$1,280
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Wed 4/17:30 pmOMA - JNB
2 stops30h 30mQatar Airways
Sat 4/112:45 pmJNB - OMA
2 stops39h 47mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/5$1,284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/27:00 amOMA - CPT
1 stop28h 15mDelta
Mon 2/99:30 pmCPT - OMA
1 stop24h 14mDelta
Deal found 1/5$1,294

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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 January 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to South Africa that are best for you.

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Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

2:02 pm-10:25 am

2 stops36h 23m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/26

7:35 pm-6:57 pm

2 stops31h 22m

$1,237

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA - JNB

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/6

7:30 pm-9:25 am

2 stops30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/19

9:15 pm-7:08 pm

2 stops28h 53m

$1,238

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA - JNB

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 4/1

7:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/11

2:45 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops39h 47m

$1,284

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/30

11:26 am-6:00 pm

2 stops22h 34m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/3

8:50 pm-9:58 pm

3 stops33h 08m

$1,299

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

10:04 am-10:25 am

2 stops40h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/26

10:00 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$1,314

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA - JNB

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/23

1:42 pm-10:25 am

2 stops36h 43m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/27

7:35 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops35h 58m

$1,321

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 4/5

11:17 am-4:00 am

2 stops33h 43m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/12

8:55 pm-12:11 am

2 stops34h 16m

$1,324

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 6/15

6:29 pm-9:25 am

2 stops31h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/15

7:25 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$1,338

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 3/5

1:38 pm-7:35 am

2 stops33h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/9

10:00 pm-6:28 pm

2 stops27h 28m

$1,352

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 5/5

3:56 pm-11:00 am

2 stops36h 04m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/2

6:50 pm-7:58 pm

2 stops32h 08m

$1,358

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  • How long is the flight from Iowa to South Africa?

    For as low as $1,299, American Airlines can have you in South Africa from Iowa in 22h 34m. There are 8896 mi between Iowa and South Africa. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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.

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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 January 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,225Average$1,696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,410Average$1,972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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