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

Ethiopian Air, Lufthansa, and Air Canada are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Africa

What airlines fly to Africa?

Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and Delta 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 31% 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.

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 May 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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8:00 am - 9:30 am

DSM

CMN

19h 30m

3 stops

12:15 pm - 2:11 pm

CMN

DSM

32h 56m

2 stops

$769United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Nov 20

6:15 am - 9:30 am

DSM

CMN

21h 15m

3 stops

12:15 pm - 10:20 am

CMN

DSM

29h 05m

2 stops

$770United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Nov 20

6:35 pm - 2:55 pm

DSM

RAK

38h 20m

2 stops

6:10 am - 10:34 am

RAK

DSM

34h 24m

2 stops

$813Delta

Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 18

6:55 am - 2:55 pm

DSM

RAK

26h 00m

2 stops

6:10 am - 10:34 am

RAK

DSM

34h 24m

2 stops

$861Delta

Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 18

7:37 pm - 10:35 pm

DSM

CAI

42h 58m

2 stops

2:15 am - 8:01 pm

CAI

DSM

25h 46m

2 stops

$1,016Qatar Airways

Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Sep 19

6:03 pm - 5:20 pm

DSM

CMN

17h 17m

2 stops

6:20 pm - 4:54 pm

CMN

DSM

28h 34m

2 stops

$1,016Air France

Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 15

1:51 pm - 11:50 pm

DSM

NBO

25h 59m

2 stops

1:35 am - 8:11 pm

NBO

DSM

26h 36m

2 stops

$1,161Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Oct 20

2:25 pm - 1:30 am

DSM

CAI

27h 05m

2 stops

3:25 am - 5:23 pm

CAI

DSM

21h 58m

2 stops

$1,442Air France

Tue, Jun 23 - Mon, Jun 29

11:26 am - 8:30 pm

DSM

CAI

25h 04m

2 stops

3:55 am - 6:09 pm

CAI

DSM

22h 14m

2 stops

$1,452Lufthansa

Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 17

6:50 pm - 8:30 pm

DSM

CAI

17h 40m

2 stops

3:55 am - 6:09 pm

CAI

DSM

22h 14m

2 stops

$1,453Lufthansa

Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 17

Ethiopian Air flights from Des Moines to Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Sep 19

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

24h 25m

2 stops

JNB1:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 2

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 00m

3 stops

DSM12:30 pmDes Moines

$1,594

Ethiopian Air

May 15

DSM3:30 pmDes Moines

31h 40m

2 stops

ADD7:10 amAddis Ababa Bole

May 17

ADD10:40 pmAddis Ababa Bole

42h 43m

2 stops

DSM9:23 amDes Moines

$1,684

Ethiopian Air

May 15

DSM3:30 pmDes Moines

32h 30m

1 stop

ADD8:00 amAddis Ababa Bole

May 17

ADD10:40 pmAddis Ababa Bole

42h 43m

2 stops

DSM9:23 amDes Moines

$1,714

Virgin Atlantic flights from Des Moines to Africa

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Virgin Atlantic

Jun 26

DSM5:35 amDes Moines

22h 10m

1 stop

LOS9:45 amLagos Murtala Muhammed

Jul 3

LOS11:45 amLagos Murtala Muhammed

16h 46m

1 stop

DSM10:31 pmDes Moines

$1,824

Virgin Atlantic

Jun 26

DSM10:54 amDes Moines

16h 51m

2 stops

LOS9:45 amLagos Murtala Muhammed

Jul 3

LOS11:45 amLagos Murtala Muhammed

35h 09m

2 stops

DSM4:54 pmDes Moines

$1,849

Virgin Atlantic

Jul 20

DSM11:30 amDes Moines

16h 15m

1 stop

LOS9:45 amLagos Murtala Muhammed

Jul 29

LOS11:45 amLagos Murtala Muhammed

16h 44m

1 stop

DSM10:29 pmDes Moines

$2,633

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Des MoinesCasablanca

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Tue 10/27

8:00 am-9:30 am

3 stops19h 30m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Fri 11/20

12:15 pm-2:11 pm

2 stops32h 56m

$769

Des MoinesCasablanca

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Tue 10/27

6:15 am-9:30 am

3 stops21h 15m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Fri 11/20

12:15 pm-10:20 am

2 stops29h 05m

$770

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Sun 8/9

6:35 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops38h 20m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 8/18

6:10 am-10:34 am

2 stops34h 24m

$813

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Tue 8/4

6:55 am-2:55 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 8/18

6:10 am-10:34 am

2 stops34h 24m

$861

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Thu 8/20

7:37 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops42h 58m

Cairo

Sat 9/19

2:15 am-8:01 pm

2 stops25h 46m

$1,016

Des MoinesCasablanca

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Mon 6/8

6:03 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops17h 17m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 6/15

6:20 pm-4:54 pm

2 stops28h 34m

$1,016

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Wed 8/19

1:51 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops25h 59m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/20

1:35 am-8:11 pm

2 stops26h 36m

$1,161

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Tue 6/23

2:25 pm-1:30 am

2 stops27h 05m

Cairo

Mon 6/29

3:25 am-5:23 pm

2 stops21h 58m

$1,442

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Wed 6/3

11:26 am-8:30 pm

2 stops25h 04m

Cairo

Wed 6/17

3:55 am-6:09 pm

2 stops22h 14m

$1,452

Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Wed 6/3

6:50 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Cairo

Wed 6/17

3:55 am-6:09 pm

2 stops22h 14m

$1,453

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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	16h 00m
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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Africa takes 16h 00m

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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 May 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 8,450 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom $725	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,517 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $741	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,728 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $980	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,704 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom $985	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,587 reviews	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $1,036	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,993 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,185	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,975 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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