What airlines fly to Des Moines?

Air France, Lufthansa and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines from Africa according to our data. Air France is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Des Moines. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Des Moines on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Prices for flights from Africa to Des Moines Airport were last updated today.

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As of September 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Africa to Des Moines Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Africa to Des Moines Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Africa to Des Moines Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Des Moines Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Des Moines Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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10:00 pm - 5:28 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

27h 28m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:02 pm - 6:35 pmDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 33m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

$1,375United Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Jan 5

8:20 pm - 7:13 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

30h 53m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:36 am - 8:40 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 04m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,430Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8

8:20 pm - 7:13 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

30h 53m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:36 am - 8:40 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 04m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,434Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8

10:00 pm - 5:28 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

27h 28m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:00 am - 6:35 pmDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

50h 35m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

$1,466United Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Jan 5

10:20 pm - 2:26 pmACC Accra Kotoka-DSM Des Moines

21h 06m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:09 pm - 9:25 amDSM Des Moines-ACC Accra Kotoka

34h 16m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,467United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

8:20 pm - 7:13 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

30h 53m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:36 am - 8:40 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 04m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,473Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8

8:20 pm - 7:13 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

30h 53m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:36 am - 8:40 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 04m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,479Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8

7:00 pm - 5:27 pmACC Accra Kotoka-DSM Des Moines

27h 27m3 stops Cotonou Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:45 pm - 8:15 pmDSM Des Moines-ACC Accra Kotoka

43h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Rome Fiumicino

$1,481Lufthansa

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

10:00 pm - 5:28 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

27h 28m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:02 pm - 6:35 pmDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 33m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

$1,486United Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Jan 5

7:00 pm - 5:27 pmACC Accra Kotoka-DSM Des Moines

27h 27m3 stops Cotonou Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:45 pm - 8:00 pmDSM Des Moines-ACC Accra Kotoka

43h 15m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National Cotonou

$1,500Lufthansa

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

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Nov 17

JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

27h 28m

2 stops

DSM5:28 pmDes Moines

Jan 5

DSM1:02 pmDes Moines

45h 33m

2 stops

JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,375

United Airlines

Nov 17

JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

27h 28m

2 stops

DSM5:28 pmDes Moines

Jan 5

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

50h 35m

2 stops

JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,466

United Airlines

Oct 27

ACC10:20 pmAccra Kotoka

21h 06m

2 stops

DSM2:26 pmDes Moines

Nov 3

DSM5:09 pmDes Moines

34h 16m

2 stops

ACC9:25 amAccra Kotoka

$1,467

Ethiopian Air flights from Africa to Des Moines

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 17

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 58m

3 stops

DSM5:28 pmDes Moines

Jan 5

DSM6:30 pmDes Moines

35h 00m

2 stops

JNB1:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,864

Ethiopian Air

Nov 17

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 56m

3 stops

DSM2:26 pmDes Moines

Jan 5

DSM6:30 pmDes Moines

35h 00m

2 stops

JNB1:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,928

Ethiopian Air

Nov 17

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 58m

3 stops

DSM5:28 pmDes Moines

Jan 5

DSM6:30 pmDes Moines

35h 00m

2 stops

JNB1:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,945

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Tue 11/17

10:00 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops27h 28m

Des Moines

Tue 1/5

1:02 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops45h 33m

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

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Thu 2/4

8:20 pm-7:13 pm

2 stops30h 53m

Des Moines

Mon 2/8

7:36 am-8:40 am

2 stops41h 04m

$1,430

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

8:20 pm-7:13 pm

2 stops30h 53m

Des Moines

Mon 2/8

7:36 am-8:40 am

2 stops41h 04m

$1,434

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/17

10:00 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops27h 28m

Des Moines

Tue 1/5

8:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops50h 35m

$1,466

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AccraDes Moines

ACC Accra Kotoka - DSM Des Moines

ACCDSM

Accra Kotoka

Tue 10/27

10:20 pm-2:26 pm

2 stops21h 06m

Des Moines

Tue 11/3

5:09 pm-9:25 am

2 stops34h 16m

$1,467

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

8:20 pm-7:13 pm

2 stops30h 53m

Des Moines

Mon 2/8

7:36 am-8:40 am

2 stops41h 04m

$1,473

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

8:20 pm-7:13 pm

2 stops30h 53m

Des Moines

Mon 2/8

7:36 am-8:40 am

2 stops41h 04m

$1,479

AccraDes Moines

ACC Accra Kotoka - DSM Des Moines

ACCDSM

Accra Kotoka

Tue 10/27

7:00 pm-5:27 pm

3 stops27h 27m

Des Moines

Tue 11/3

6:45 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops43h 30m

$1,481

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/17

10:00 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops27h 28m

Des Moines

Tue 1/5

1:02 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops45h 33m

$1,486

AccraDes Moines

ACC Accra Kotoka - DSM Des Moines

ACCDSM

Accra Kotoka

Tue 10/27

7:00 pm-5:27 pm

3 stops27h 27m

Des Moines

Tue 11/3

6:45 pm-8:00 pm

3 stops43h 15m

$1,500

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in February, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Africa to Des Moines during January average around $1,271.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Africa to Des Moines

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Africa to Des Moines Airport?
Prices for flights from Africa to Des Moines Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Africa to Des Moines Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Africa to Des Moines Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Africa to Des Moines Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Africa to Des Moines Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Des Moines Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Des Moines Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Africa to Des Moines

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $618	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,096 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $1,253	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,251 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	PriceFrom $2,828	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,649 reviews	Search Air France flights

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