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Flights to Des Moines

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United Airlines
Oct 1
JNB
29h 48m
2 stops
DSM
Dec 1
DSM
65h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R19 244
United Airlines
Nov 17
JNB
27h 28m
2 stops
DSM
Jan 5
DSM
40h 03m
2 stops
JNB
R21 228
Delta
Dec 9
JNB
29h 32m
2 stops
DSM
Jan 2
DSM
28h 30m
2 stops
JNB
R21 583
Delta
Dec 9
JNB
24h 53m
1 stop
DSM
Jan 2
DSM
28h 30m
2 stops
JNB
R21 712
Multiple Airlines
Nov 17
JNB
30h 27m
2 stops
DSM
Jan 5
DSM
27h 45m
2 stops
JNB
R22 341
Delta
Nov 17
JNB
21h 31m
1 stop
DSM
Jan 5
DSM
31h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R22 761
Delta
Nov 17
JNB
21h 31m
1 stop
DSM
Jan 5
DSM
27h 45m
2 stops
JNB
R22 777
Delta
Dec 9
JNB
28h 46m
1 stop
DSM
Jan 2
DSM
28h 30m
2 stops
JNB
R22 890
Delta
Nov 17
JNB
21h 31m
1 stop
DSM
Jan 5
DSM
25h 30m
2 stops
JNB
R22 906
Delta
Nov 17
JNB
28h 47m
1 stop
DSM
Jan 5
DSM
24h 06m
1 stop
JNB
R23 003
Delta
Nov 17
JNB
21h 31m
1 stop
DSM
Jan 5
DSM
28h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R23 019
SAUDIA
Oct 1
JNB
27h 14m
1 stop
DSM
Dec 1
DSM
37h 19m
2 stops
JNB
R24 922

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19:00 - 17:48JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
29h 48m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
17:15 - 18:35DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
65h 20m2 stops Denver Intl Newark
R19 244United Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Dec 1
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 17:28JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
27h 28m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
9:37 - 9:40DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
40h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main
R21 228United Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Jan 5
Delta Logo
23:59 - 21:31JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
29h 32m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
6:40 - 19:10DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 30m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R21 583Delta
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Jan 2
Delta Logo
21:20 - 14:13JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
24h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:40 - 19:10DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 30m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R21 712Delta
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Jan 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:40 - 18:07JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
30h 27m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 - 22:00DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 30m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol
R22 341Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Jan 5
United Airlines Logo
19:45 - 12:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
48h 25m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
9:32 - 18:35DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
R26 971United Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Jan 2
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 19:09JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
37h 24m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
9:26 - 8:40DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 14m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl
R29 100Qatar Airways
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 19:03JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
37h 18m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
9:37 - 8:40DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl
R29 116Qatar Airways
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 19:09JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
37h 24m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
9:26 - 8:40DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 14m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl
R29 294Qatar Airways
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 14:34JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
24h 34m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
8:00 - 18:35DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 35m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark
R32 294United Airlines
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8

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JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

19:00-17:48

2 stops29h 48m

Des Moines

Tue 1/12

17:15-18:35

2 stops65h 20m

R19 244

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

22:00-17:28

2 stops27h 28m

Des Moines

Tue 5/1

9:37-9:40

2 stops40h 03m

R21 228

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

23:59-21:31

2 stops29h 32m

Des Moines

Sat 2/1

6:40-19:10

2 stops28h 30m

R21 583

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

21:20-14:13

1 stop24h 53m

Des Moines

Sat 2/1

6:40-19:10

2 stops28h 30m

R21 712

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

19:40-18:07

2 stops30h 27m

Des Moines

Tue 5/1

12:30-22:00

2 stops25h 30m

R22 341

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

19:45-12:10

3 stops48h 25m

Des Moines

Sat 2/1

9:32-18:35

2 stops25h 03m

R26 971

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

13:45-19:09

2 stops37h 24m

Des Moines

Mon 8/2

9:26-8:40

2 stops39h 14m

R29 100

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

13:45-19:03

2 stops37h 18m

Des Moines

Mon 8/2

9:37-8:40

2 stops39h 03m

R29 116

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

13:45-19:09

2 stops37h 24m

Des Moines

Mon 8/2

9:26-8:40

2 stops39h 14m

R29 294
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

22:00-14:34

2 stops24h 34m

Des Moines

Mon 8/2

8:00-18:35

3 stops26h 35m

R32 294

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Which airlines fly to Iowa?

United Airlines, Qatar Airways and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Iowa from South Africa according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 77% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Iowa. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Iowa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Iowa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best Round-Trip Price

R19 244

Fastest flight time

29h 48m
The best return flight price to Iowa from South Africa in the last 5 days is R19 244 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Des Moines).
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The fastest flight to Iowa from South Africa takes 29h 48m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Des Moines).
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Iowa

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Des Moines?

85% of momondo users visit Des Moines more often than any other city in Iowa. When travelling to Des Moines, typically the most convenient airport to fly into is Des Moines Airport.

What is the weather like in Iowa?

The temperatures in Iowa range from 23 °F to 77 °F depending on the time of year. The warmest month in Iowa is July, and the coldest month in Iowa is January. Those looking for a drier month during their visit should travel during the months of January, February, or December, when rain is least likely compared to the rest of the year.

Which airlines fly to Iowa?

You can find flights to Iowa from 3 airlines. If you’re unsure which to fly with, consider booking your flight with United Airlines, Qatar Airways or KLM as these are the most popular among our users. United Airlines is the most favoured with 76% of momondo travellers booking flights with this airline.

How long is the flight from South Africa to Iowa?

The average flight duration from South Africa to Iowa depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Des Moines is 29h 09m on average, while flying from Cape Town Intl to Des Moines is on average. Des Moines is the most popular airport in Iowa.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Iowa?

Prices for flights to Iowa are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Iowa?

As of August 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights to Iowa.

How old do you have to be to fly to Iowa?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Iowa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iowa?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Iowa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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