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

United Airlines, Lufthansa, and Iberia are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Africa

What airlines fly to Africa?

Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Africa from Des Moines according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Africa. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 8 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Africa as of March 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.

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5:45 pm - 5:35 pm

DSM

RAK

17h 50m

2 stops

10:40 am - 10:32 pm

RAK

DSM

17h 52m

2 stops

$716KLM

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12

4:23 pm - 5:35 pm

DSM

RAK

19h 12m

2 stops

6:10 am - 9:03 pm

RAK

DSM

20h 53m

2 stops

$717KLM

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12

7:00 am - 5:50 pm

DSM

RAK

28h 50m

2 stops

8:15 am - 10:32 pm

RAK

DSM

20h 17m

1 stop

$743Delta

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

5:00 am - 7:15 am

DSM

CMN

20h 15m

2 stops

9:00 am - 9:17 pm

CMN

DSM

42h 17m

2 stops

$775United Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Thu, Sep 24

11:23 am - 7:15 am

DSM

CMN

37h 52m

2 stops

9:00 am - 11:01 pm

CMN

DSM

44h 01m

2 stops

$780United Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 24

10:15 am - 5:20 pm

DSM

CMN

25h 05m

2 stops

7:35 am - 10:26 pm

CMN

DSM

20h 51m

2 stops

$816Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22

12:00 pm - 10:15 pm

DSM

CAI

26h 15m

2 stops

12:40 am - 7:33 pm

CAI

DSM

26h 53m

2 stops

$964Qatar Airways

Mon, May 4 - Sun, May 10

2:16 pm - 10:15 pm

DSM

CAI

23h 59m

2 stops

12:40 am - 7:33 pm

CAI

DSM

26h 53m

2 stops

$996Qatar Airways

Mon, May 4 - Sun, May 10

1:05 pm - 8:35 pm

DSM

NBO

23h 30m

2 stops

11:40 pm - 11:01 pm

NBO

DSM

31h 21m

2 stops

$1,131Lufthansa

Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 30

11:40 am - 6:50 pm

DSM

KGL

24h 10m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 6:05 pm

KGL

DSM

29h 00m

3 stops

$1,562Lufthansa

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11

Qatar Airways flights from Des Moines to Africa

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Qatar Airways

May 4

DSM12:00 pmDes Moines

26h 15m

2 stops

CAI10:15 pmCairo

May 10

CAI12:40 amCairo

26h 53m

2 stops

DSM7:33 pmDes Moines

$964

Qatar Airways

May 4

DSM2:16 pmDes Moines

23h 59m

2 stops

CAI10:15 pmCairo

May 10

CAI12:40 amCairo

26h 53m

2 stops

DSM7:33 pmDes Moines

$996

Qatar Airways

Apr 1

DSM1:37 pmDes Moines

24h 58m

2 stops

CAI9:35 pmCairo

Apr 14

CAI11:40 pmCairo

26h 53m

2 stops

DSM7:33 pmDes Moines

$1,123

Delta flights from Des Moines to Africa

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Delta

May 6

DSM7:00 amDes Moines

28h 50m

2 stops

RAK5:50 pmMarrakech Menara

May 13

RAK8:15 amMarrakech Menara

20h 17m

1 stop

DSM10:32 pmDes Moines

$743

Delta

Sep 16

DSM5:45 amDes Moines

29h 35m

2 stops

CMN5:20 pmCasablanca Mohamed V

Sep 23

CMN7:35 amCasablanca Mohamed V

20h 51m

2 stops

DSM10:26 pmDes Moines

$816

Delta

Sep 13

DSM2:15 pmDes Moines

21h 05m

2 stops

CMN5:20 pmCasablanca Mohamed V

Sep 30

CMN7:35 amCasablanca Mohamed V

32h 39m

2 stops

DSM10:14 amDes Moines

$822

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Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

5:45 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops17h 50m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 5/12

10:40 am-10:32 pm

2 stops17h 52m

$716

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

4:23 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops19h 12m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 5/12

6:10 am-9:03 pm

2 stops20h 53m

$717

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

7:00 am-5:50 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 5/13

8:15 am-10:32 pm

1 stop20h 17m

$743

Des MoinesCasablanca

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Sun 9/13

5:00 am-7:15 am

2 stops20h 15m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 9/24

9:00 am-9:17 pm

2 stops42h 17m

$775

Des MoinesCasablanca

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Tue 9/15

11:23 am-7:15 am

2 stops37h 52m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 9/24

9:00 am-11:01 pm

2 stops44h 01m

$780

Des MoinesCasablanca

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Wed 9/16

10:15 am-5:20 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 9/22

7:35 am-10:26 pm

2 stops20h 51m

$816

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

12:00 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Cairo

Sun 5/10

12:40 am-7:33 pm

2 stops26h 53m

$964

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

2:16 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops23h 59m

Cairo

Sun 5/10

12:40 am-7:33 pm

2 stops26h 53m

$996

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Tue 9/8

1:05 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops23h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/30

11:40 pm-11:01 pm

2 stops31h 21m

$1,131

Des MoinesKigali

DSM - KGL

DSMKGL

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

11:40 am-6:50 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Kigali Intl

Mon 5/11

8:05 pm-6:05 pm

3 stops29h 00m

$1,562

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Des Moines to Africa

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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 April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,093, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Africa in April, then you should wait until October to fly from Des Moines, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,151.

Can stopping save me money on Des Moines to Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 80% on your flight if you consider stops on a Des Moines to Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	15h 03m
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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Africa takes 15h 03m

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Africa.

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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 8 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Africa as of March 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 7.9 8,326 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom $725	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,478 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $741	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $980	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,477 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom $985	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,552 reviews	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $1,043	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,867 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,114	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,819 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $1,288	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,153 reviews	Search Iberia flights

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