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Flights to Des Moines

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Multiple Airlines
Apr 6
JNB
35h 29m
2 stops
DSM
Apr 30
DSM
28h 05m
2 stops
JNB
R21 914
Qatar Airways
Feb 3
JNB
36h 06m
2 stops
DSM
Feb 7
DSM
43h 09m
2 stops
JNB
R25 052
Qatar Airways
Feb 4
JNB
30h 53m
2 stops
DSM
Feb 8
DSM
40h 59m
2 stops
JNB
R25 085
Qatar Airways
Feb 4
JNB
30h 53m
2 stops
DSM
Feb 8
DSM
40h 59m
2 stops
JNB
R25 135
Qatar Airways
Feb 4
JNB
30h 53m
2 stops
DSM
Feb 8
DSM
40h 59m
2 stops
JNB
R25 185
Virgin Atlantic
Nov 17
JNB
28h 27m
2 stops
DSM
Jan 5
DSM
23h 24m
1 stop
JNB
R26 270
KLM
Nov 17
JNB
30h 27m
2 stops
DSM
Jan 5
DSM
26h 14m
2 stops
JNB
R27 689
Virgin Atlantic
Apr 6
JNB
33h 14m
2 stops
DSM
Apr 30
DSM
22h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R28 957
Ethiopian Air
Apr 6
JNB
28h 52m
3 stops
DSM
Apr 30
DSM
35h 45m
2 stops
JNB
R29 308
Qatar Airways
Nov 17
JNB
30h 36m
2 stops
DSM
Jan 5
DSM
38h 25m
2 stops
JNB
R29 558
KLM
Nov 17
JNB
30h 27m
2 stops
DSM
Jan 5
DSM
26h 14m
2 stops
JNB
R29 625
Ethiopian Air
Nov 17
JNB
34h 58m
3 stops
DSM
Jan 5
DSM
36h 44m
2 stops
JNB
R29 959

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18:00 - 22:29JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
35h 29m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:15 - 21:20DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 05m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol
R21 914Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 6 - Fri, Apr 30
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 0:26JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
36h 06m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:31 - 8:40DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
43h 09m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl
R25 052Qatar Airways
Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 19:13JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
30h 53m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
7:41 - 8:40DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
40h 59m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl
R25 085Qatar Airways
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 19:13JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
30h 53m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
7:41 - 8:40DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
40h 59m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl
R25 135Qatar Airways
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:40 - 18:07JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
28h 27m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:46 - 19:10DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R26 270Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Jan 5
KLM Logo
19:40 - 18:07JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
30h 27m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
KLM Logo
11:46 - 22:00DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 14m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol
R27 689KLM
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Jan 5
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:15 - 22:29JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
33h 14m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
14:15 - 19:40DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R28 957Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Apr 6 - Fri, Apr 30
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 17:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
27h 35m2 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
R33 864United Airlines
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 17:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
27h 35m2 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
R33 914United Airlines
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 17:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
27h 35m2 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
R33 964United Airlines
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8

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JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/4

18:00-22:29

2 stops35h 29m

Des Moines

Fri 30/4

10:15-21:20

2 stops28h 05m

R21 914

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

20:20-0:26

2 stops36h 06m

Des Moines

Sun 7/2

5:31-8:40

2 stops43h 09m

R25 052

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

20:20-19:13

2 stops30h 53m

Des Moines

Mon 8/2

7:41-8:40

2 stops40h 59m

R25 085

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

20:20-19:13

2 stops30h 53m

Des Moines

Mon 8/2

7:41-8:40

2 stops40h 59m

R25 135
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

21:40-18:07

2 stops28h 27m

Des Moines

Tue 5/1

11:46-19:10

1 stop23h 24m

R26 270

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

11:46-22:00

2 stops26h 14m

R27 689

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/4

20:15-22:29

2 stops33h 14m

Des Moines

Fri 30/4

14:15-19:40

1 stop22h 25m

R28 957

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

22:00-17:35

2 stops27h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 8/2

8:00-18:35

3 stops26h 35m

R33 864

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

22:00-17:35

2 stops27h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 8/2

8:00-18:35

3 stops26h 35m

R33 914

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

22:00-17:35

2 stops27h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 8/2

8:00-18:35

3 stops26h 35m

R33 964

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Cheapest flights to cities in Iowa

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Cheap Iowa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Iowa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R19 227

Best Round-Trip Price

R21 914

Fastest flight time

37h 29m
The best one-way flight price to Iowa from South Africa in the last 5 days is R19 227 (Cape Town Intl to Des Moines).
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The best return flight price to Iowa from South Africa in the last 5 days is R21 914 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Des Moines).
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The fastest flight to Iowa from South Africa takes 37h 29m (Cape Town Intl 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?

74% 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.

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 36m 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 November 2026, there are 2 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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