What airlines fly to Africa?

Qatar Airways, Delta and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Africa from Des Moines according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Africa. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to Africa?

KLM, Qatar Airways, and Air France are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Africa?

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Africa?

There are 7 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Africa as of July 2026.

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

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 from Des Moines Airport to Africa.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

$517 Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Africa in 2026

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8:00 am - 9:35 am

DSM

CMN

19h 35m

2 stops

12:45 pm - 5:23 pm

CMN

DSM

35h 38m

2 stops

$768Air Canada

Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Nov 20

6:21 am - 9:35 am

DSM

CMN

21h 14m

3 stops

12:45 pm - 10:35 am

CMN

DSM

28h 50m

3 stops

$791Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Nov 20

6:52 pm - 10:35 am

DSM

CMN

32h 43m

2 stops

12:45 pm - 12:36 pm

CMN

DSM

54h 51m

2 stops

$857United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 28

8:00 am - 10:35 am

DSM

CMN

43h 35m

3 stops

12:45 pm - 12:36 pm

CMN

DSM

54h 51m

2 stops

$868United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 28

6:55 pm - 1:10 am

DSM

RAK

24h 15m

2 stops

3:45 pm - 9:17 pm

RAK

DSM

36h 32m

2 stops

$887Lufthansa

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Dec 1

6:06 pm - 2:55 pm

DSM

RAK

38h 49m

2 stops

6:10 am - 5:11 pm

RAK

DSM

41h 01m

2 stops

$930Delta

Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22

6:00 am - 10:10 am

DSM

TUN

22h 10m

2 stops

11:05 am - 9:23 pm

TUN

DSM

16h 18m

2 stops

$984Lufthansa

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6

6:55 am - 12:15 am

DSM

CAI

33h 20m

2 stops

12:40 am - 12:04 am

CAI

DSM

31h 24m

2 stops

$1,001Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 29

2:44 pm - 10:35 pm

DSM

CAI

23h 51m

2 stops

12:40 am - 12:04 am

CAI

DSM

31h 24m

2 stops

$1,061Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20

10:59 am - 3:40 pm

DSM

TUN

22h 41m

2 stops

9:55 am - 10:18 am

TUN

DSM

30h 23m

2 stops

$1,082Delta

Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 21

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Ethiopian Air flights from Des Moines to Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Sep 18

DSM3:22 pmDes Moines

39h 03m

2 stops

LOS12:25 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

Sep 26

LOS1:40 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

30h 35m

3 stops

DSM2:15 pmDes Moines

$1,666

Ethiopian Air

Jul 5

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

23h 10m

2 stops

NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Jul 6

NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

37h 26m

3 stops

DSM10:56 pmDes Moines

$1,897

Ethiopian Air

Aug 29

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

18h 00m

1 stop

ADD8:00 amAddis Ababa Bole

Sep 27

ADD10:40 pmAddis Ababa Bole

30h 43m

2 stops

DSM9:23 pmDes Moines

$2,069

Lufthansa flights from Des Moines to Africa

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Lufthansa

Oct 1

DSM6:55 pmDes Moines

24h 15m

2 stops

RAK1:10 amMarrakech Menara

Dec 1

RAK3:45 pmMarrakech Menara

36h 32m

2 stops

DSM9:17 pmDes Moines

$887

Lufthansa

Sep 30

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

22h 10m

2 stops

TUN10:10 amTunis Carthage

Oct 6

TUN11:05 amTunis Carthage

16h 18m

2 stops

DSM9:23 pmDes Moines

$984

Lufthansa

Oct 1

DSM1:24 pmDes Moines

27h 46m

2 stops

TUN11:10 pmTunis Carthage

Oct 6

TUN11:05 amTunis Carthage

16h 18m

2 stops

DSM9:23 pmDes Moines

$1,050

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DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Tue 10/27

8:00 am-9:35 am

2 stops19h 35m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Fri 11/20

12:45 pm-5:23 pm

2 stops35h 38m

$768

Des MoinesCasablanca

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Tue 10/27

6:21 am-9:35 am

3 stops21h 14m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Fri 11/20

12:45 pm-10:35 am

3 stops28h 50m

$791

Des MoinesCasablanca

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Mon 11/2

6:52 pm-10:35 am

2 stops32h 43m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sat 11/28

12:45 pm-12:36 pm

2 stops54h 51m

$857

Des MoinesCasablanca

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Mon 11/2

8:00 am-10:35 am

3 stops43h 35m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sat 11/28

12:45 pm-12:36 pm

2 stops54h 51m

$868

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Thu 10/1

6:55 pm-1:10 am

2 stops24h 15m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 12/1

3:45 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops36h 32m

$887

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Sat 8/15

6:06 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops38h 49m

Marrakech Menara

Sat 8/22

6:10 am-5:11 pm

2 stops41h 01m

$930

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Des MoinesTunis

DSM - TUN

DSMTUN

Des Moines

Wed 9/30

6:00 am-10:10 am

2 stops22h 10m

Tunis Carthage

Tue 10/6

11:05 am-9:23 pm

2 stops16h 18m

$984

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Tue 9/1

6:55 am-12:15 am

2 stops33h 20m

Cairo

Tue 9/29

12:40 am-12:04 am

2 stops31h 24m

$1,001

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Thu 9/17

2:44 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops23h 51m

Cairo

Sun 9/20

12:40 am-12:04 am

2 stops31h 24m

$1,061

Des MoinesTunis

DSM - TUN

DSMTUN

Des Moines

Fri 8/14

10:59 am-3:40 pm

2 stops22h 41m

Tunis Carthage

Fri 8/21

9:55 am-10:18 am

2 stops30h 23m

$1,082

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to Africa from Des Moines is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $565, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Africa in January, then you should wait until October to fly from Des Moines, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $587.

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Fastest flight time	17h 48m
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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Africa takes 17h 48m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Africa?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Africa?
There are 7 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Africa as of July 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Africa?
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 from Des Moines Airport to Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $587	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,452 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom $725	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,532 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $741	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,737 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $917	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,920 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $1,043	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,107 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	PriceFrom $1,063	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,616 reviews	Search Air France flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,185	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,087 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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