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$943+ 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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — JNB
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,197
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$943
(Gotogate)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,937
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 July 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/612:43 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops34h 47mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/1410:05 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops32h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,197
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 9/187:00 amOMA - CPT
2 stops44h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 9/211:00 pmCPT - OMA
2 stops41h 59mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 11/144:04 pmOMA - JNB
2 stops31h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/77:45 pmJNB - OMA
2 stops34h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,298
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/276:27 pmOMA - JNB
2 stops31h 08mLufthansa
Wed 9/107:00 pmJNB - OMA
2 stops29h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 7/3$1,483
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1711:23 amDSM - JNB
2 stops26h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/246:50 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,484
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/184:51 pmOMA - CPT
3 stops41h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/216:05 pmCPT - OMA
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,500
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sun 8/1711:23 amDSM - JNB
1 stop25h 17mDelta
Sun 8/246:50 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops29h 55mDelta
Deal found 7/3$1,512
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 8/47:38 pmOMA - JNB
2 stops37h 32mQatar Airways
Thu 8/218:25 pmJNB - OMA
2 stops49h 26mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,525
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/62:29 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops33h 01mBritish Airways
Mon 1/127:45 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops34h 12mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,547
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 8/196:13 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops32h 22mQatar Airways
Thu 8/281:55 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops32h 06mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,548
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 9/196:10 pmOMA - JNB
1 stop18h 30mDelta
Wed 9/249:55 pmJNB - OMA
2 stops25h 13mDelta
Deal found 7/3$1,556
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 9/187:00 amOMA - CPT
1 stop27h 50mDelta
Sun 9/2111:15 pmCPT - OMA
2 stops31h 41mDelta
Deal found 7/2$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 July 3, 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

Sat 12/6

12:43 pm-7:30 am

2 stops34h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/14

10:05 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$1,197

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 9/18

7:00 am-10:50 am

2 stops44h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/21

1:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops41h 59m

$1,244

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA - JNB

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 9/17

6:00 am-7:00 am

2 stops42h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/28

9:15 pm-9:04 am

2 stops42h 49m

$1,389

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA - JNB

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 8/27

6:27 pm-8:35 am

2 stops31h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/10

7:00 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$1,483

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 8/17

11:23 am-9:20 pm

2 stops26h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/24

6:50 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops29h 55m

$1,484

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 9/18

4:51 pm-5:10 pm

3 stops41h 19m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/21

6:05 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops30h 20m

$1,500

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 8/17

11:23 am-7:40 pm

1 stop25h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/24

6:50 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops29h 55m

$1,512

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA - JNB

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 8/4

7:38 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops37h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/21

8:25 pm-2:51 pm

2 stops49h 26m

$1,525

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sat 12/6

2:29 pm-7:30 am

2 stops33h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

7:45 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops34h 12m

$1,547

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 8/19

6:13 pm-9:35 am

2 stops32h 22m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/28

1:55 pm-3:01 pm

2 stops32h 06m

$1,548

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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 $1,689). 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 July 3, 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.

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 July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM, and Qatar Airways from Iowa to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,367 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,594 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $943. Delta flights start at $1,203 while deals on American Airlines start at $4,235 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.

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  • 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 $1,689). 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 3 airlines flying from Iowa to South Africa

Discover the top 3 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,115Average$1,268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,322Average$1,588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,410Average$1,881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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