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$697+ 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 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — JNB
Dec 12 — Dec 191
Fri 12/12
Fri 12/19
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Sat 12/611:22 amOMA - CPT
2 stops20h 48mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/198:50 pmCPT - OMA
2 stops33h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,331
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 12/242:07 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops36h 18mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/317:35 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops30h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/10$1,466
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Tue 11/116:09 pmOMA - JNB
2 stops37h 26mQatar Airways
Tue 11/181:45 pmJNB - OMA
2 stops33h 03mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/10$1,528
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/62:07 pmOMA - JNB
2 stops33h 28mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/1910:00 pmJNB - OMA
2 stops28h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,682
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Sat 11/156:09 pmOMA - JNB
2 stops37h 26mQatar Airways
Mon 11/178:20 pmJNB - OMA
2 stops53h 18mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/11$1,701
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Sat 11/156:00 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops37h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 11/221:45 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops33h 06mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/10$1,725
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Sat 12/67:00 amOMA - CPT
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/199:30 pmCPT - OMA
1 stop28h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,741
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:56 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops52h 39mBritish Airways
Tue 12/307:35 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops51h 18mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/9$1,744
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/113:05 pmOMA - CPT
2 stops66h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1812:35 pmCPT - OMA
2 stops57h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$1,746
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 11/152:07 pmOMA - CPT
2 stops33h 58mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/1710:10 pmCPT - OMA
2 stops32h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,840
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Sat 12/63:08 pmOMA - CPT
1 stop20h 07mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 12/199:30 pmCPT - OMA
1 stop28h 06mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/12$1,842
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/67:00 amOMA - JNB
1 stop28h 00mDelta
Fri 12/199:55 pmJNB - OMA
1 stop31h 16mDelta
Deal found 11/11$1,842

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 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,131
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$697
(Travelocity)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,405
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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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to South Africa that are best for you.

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OmahaJohannesburg

OMA - JNB

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 3/5

3:49 pm-7:35 am

2 stops31h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/9

10:00 pm-8:21 pm

2 stops29h 21m

$1,131

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Thu 3/5

3:34 pm-7:35 am

2 stops32h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/9

10:00 pm-8:26 pm

2 stops29h 26m

$1,234

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 3/5

3:25 pm-7:35 am

2 stops32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/9

7:35 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops33h 17m

$1,234

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Tue 4/21

6:41 pm-9:25 am

2 stops31h 44m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/28

9:15 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$1,235

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Wed 4/22

3:48 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops41h 22m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/29

1:55 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops31h 22m

$1,291

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Tue 4/21

3:48 pm-10:00 am

2 stops35h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/29

1:55 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops31h 22m

$1,291

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Mon 4/20

6:55 am-10:00 am

2 stops44h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/29

1:55 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops31h 22m

$1,291

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 1/22

11:08 am-7:15 pm

1 stop24h 07m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/1

9:30 pm-1:46 pm

1 stop24h 16m

$1,292

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/21

2:50 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/5

9:30 pm-10:13 am

1 stop20h 43m

$1,292

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/21

7:06 am-7:15 pm

1 stop28h 09m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/1

9:30 pm-1:46 pm

1 stop24h 16m

$1,292

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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 $954). Flying from Iowa to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,723). 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 12, 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 $1,292, American Airlines can have you in South Africa from Iowa in 24h 07m. 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $776. American Airlines flights start at $880 while deals on British Airways start at $1,090 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 $954). Flying from Iowa to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,723). 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 12, 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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