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$871+ 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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — JNB
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,143
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$871
(Gurufare)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,848
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 September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/296:12 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops33h 13mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/510:00 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops33h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,143
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 12/25:22 pmMLI - JNB
2 stops33h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/277:35 pmJNB - MLI
2 stops34h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/303:02 pmOMA - JNB
2 stops33h 33mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/610:00 pmJNB - OMA
2 stops33h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,261
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/306:07 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops33h 18mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/610:00 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops33h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/296:23 pmOMA - CPT
2 stops34h 47mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/58:35 pmCPT - OMA
2 stops29h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/153:02 pmOMA - JNB
2 stops32h 58mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/1710:00 pmJNB - OMA
2 stops32h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 12/73:38 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops31h 57mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/157:35 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops30h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,327
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 9/189:34 amOMA - CPT
2 stops42h 16mQatar Airways
Sun 9/211:00 pmCPT - OMA
2 stops41h 59mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/14$1,383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/306:50 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops40h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/67:45 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops34h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,495
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/292:13 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops38h 57mDelta
Wed 11/59:55 pmJNB - DSM
1 stop27h 49mDelta
Deal found 9/14$1,513
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/296:39 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops30h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/59:55 pmJNB - DSM
1 stop27h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,520
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/3010:41 amOMA - JNB
1 stop25h 19mDelta
Thu 11/67:40 pmJNB - OMA
2 stops36h 19mDelta
Deal found 9/15$1,562

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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 September 15, 2025.
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

Wed 10/29

6:12 pm-10:25 am

2 stops33h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/5

10:00 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops33h 50m

$1,143

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA - JNB

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 2/10

5:50 pm-7:35 am

2 stops29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/24

10:00 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops32h 04m

$1,154

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA - JNB

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 3/5

1:47 pm-10:25 am

2 stops36h 38m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/9

10:00 pm-8:21 pm

2 stops29h 21m

$1,154

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Wed 12/3

5:27 pm-10:25 am

2 stops32h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/22

7:35 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops33h 00m

$1,257

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Tue 12/2

5:22 pm-10:25 am

2 stops33h 03m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/27

7:35 pm-9:48 pm

2 stops34h 13m

$1,257

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Thu 3/5

4:23 pm-7:35 am

2 stops31h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/9

10:00 pm-9:31 pm

2 stops30h 31m

$1,257

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA - JNB

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 10/30

3:02 pm-7:35 am

2 stops33h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

10:00 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$1,261

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

6:07 pm-10:25 am

2 stops33h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

10:00 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops33h 50m

$1,268

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 10/29

6:23 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 47m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/5

8:35 pm-5:53 pm

2 stops29h 18m

$1,277

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA - JNB

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 10/15

3:02 pm-7:00 am

2 stops32h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/17

10:00 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops32h 37m

$1,286

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to South Africa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Iowa to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 September 15, 2025.

When flying from Iowa 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.

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

    For as low as $1,512, American Airlines can have you in South Africa from Iowa in 20h 10m. There are 9114 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 Lufthansa, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $871. Qatar Airways flights start at $878 while deals on American Airlines start at $1,013 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Iowa to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,322Average$1,652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,410Average$1,973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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