What airlines fly to Africa?

Lufthansa, Delta and Qatar Airways 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 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Africa. Keep in mind that there are 9 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?

Air France, Delta, and Qatar Airways 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 8 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Africa as of December 2025.

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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10:21 am - 4:10 pm

DSM

TUN

22h 49m2 stops

10:55 am - 10:29 pm

TUN

DSM

18h 34m2 stops

$539Air France

jue., ene. 22 - jue., ene. 29

11:30 am - 12:15 pm

DSM

TUN

17h 45m2 stops

12:20 pm - 9:50 pm

TUN

DSM

16h 30m2 stops

$552Lufthansa

jue., ene. 22 - jue., ene. 29

6:24 am - 4:10 pm

DSM

TUN

26h 46m2 stops

5:30 am - 8:54 pm

TUN

DSM

22h 24m2 stops

$569Delta

mié., ene. 21 - mié., ene. 28

8:00 am - 11:20 am

DSM

RAK

20h 20m2 stops

1:20 pm - 12:52 pm

RAK

DSM

30h 32m2 stops

$700United Airlines

vie., ene. 23 - vie., ene. 30

11:26 am - 6:55 am

DSM

RAK

12h 29m1 stop

6:00 am - 8:54 pm

RAK

DSM

21h 54m2 stops

$916Delta

mar., ene. 20 - mar., ene. 27

6:48 pm - 9:15 pm

DSM

NBO

41h 27m2 stops

11:55 pm - 10:55 am

NBO

DSM

44h 00m2 stops

$928United Airlines

mié., ene. 21 - mié., ene. 28

10:04 am - 9:35 pm

DSM

CAI

28h 31m2 stops

12:40 am - 11:26 pm

CAI

DSM

30h 46m2 stops

$980Qatar Airways

mié., abr. 1 - mié., abr. 29

2:38 pm - 9:35 pm

DSM

CAI

23h 57m2 stops

7:50 pm - 11:26 pm

CAI

DSM

35h 36m2 stops

$1,019Qatar Airways

vie., abr. 17 - vie., may. 8

11:42 am - 7:35 am

DSM

JNB

35h 53m2 stops

10:00 pm - 4:24 pm

JNB

DSM

50h 24m2 stops

$1,375British Airways

jue., ene. 22 - jue., ene. 29

5:01 pm - 10:25 am

DSM

JNB

33h 24m2 stops

10:00 pm - 4:24 pm

JNB

DSM

50h 24m2 stops

$1,404British Airways

jue., ene. 22 - jue., ene. 29

Delta flights from Des Moines to Africa

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Delta

Jan 21

DSM6:24 amDes Moines

26h 46m

2 stops

TUN4:10 pmTunis Carthage

Jan 28

TUN5:30 amTunis Carthage

22h 24m

2 stops

DSM8:54 pmDes Moines

$569

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Delta

Jan 20

DSM11:26 amDes Moines

12h 29m

1 stop

RAK6:55 amMarrakech Menara

Jan 27

RAK6:00 amMarrakech Menara

21h 54m

2 stops

DSM8:54 pmDes Moines

$916

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Delta

Jan 21

DSM6:24 amDes Moines

32h 36m

2 stops

RAK10:00 pmMarrakech Menara

Jan 28

RAK8:55 amMarrakech Menara

20h 34m

1 stop

DSM10:29 pmDes Moines

$921

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Virgin Atlantic

Jan 21

DSM5:16 pmDes Moines

30h 39m

1 stop

RAK6:55 amMarrakech Menara

Jan 28

RAK8:55 amMarrakech Menara

14h 33m

1 stop

DSM4:28 pmDes Moines

$1,107

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Virgin Atlantic

Jan 21

DSM5:16 pmDes Moines

30h 39m

1 stop

RAK6:55 amMarrakech Menara

Jan 28

RAK8:55 amMarrakech Menara

14h 33m

1 stop

DSM4:28 pmDes Moines

$1,133

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Virgin Atlantic

Jan 21

DSM11:26 amDes Moines

13h 09m

1 stop

LOS7:35 amLagos Murtala Muhammed

Jan 28

LOS9:20 amLagos Murtala Muhammed

38h 08m

2 stops

DSM4:28 pmDes Moines

$1,872

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Des MoinesTunis

DSM - TUN

DSMTUN

Des Moines

jue. 1/22

10:21 am-4:10 pm

2 stops22h 49m

Tunis Carthage

jue. 1/29

10:55 am-10:29 pm

2 stops18h 34m

$539

Des MoinesTunis

DSM - TUN

DSMTUN

Des Moines

jue. 1/22

11:30 am-12:15 pm

2 stops17h 45m

Tunis Carthage

jue. 1/29

12:20 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops16h 30m

$552

Des MoinesTunis

DSM - TUN

DSMTUN

Des Moines

mié. 1/21

6:24 am-4:10 pm

2 stops26h 46m

Tunis Carthage

mié. 1/28

5:30 am-8:54 pm

2 stops22h 24m

$569

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

vie. 1/23

8:00 am-11:20 am

2 stops20h 20m

Marrakech Menara

vie. 1/30

1:20 pm-12:52 pm

2 stops30h 32m

$700

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

mar. 1/20

11:26 am-6:55 am

1 stop12h 29m

Marrakech Menara

mar. 1/27

6:00 am-8:54 pm

2 stops21h 54m

$916

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

mié. 1/21

6:48 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops41h 27m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

mié. 1/28

11:55 pm-10:55 am

2 stops44h 00m

$928

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

mié. 4/1

10:04 am-9:35 pm

2 stops28h 31m

Cairo

mié. 4/29

12:40 am-11:26 pm

2 stops30h 46m

$980

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

vie. 4/17

2:38 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops23h 57m

Cairo

vie. 5/8

7:50 pm-11:26 pm

2 stops35h 36m

$1,019

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

jue. 1/22

11:42 am-7:35 am

2 stops35h 53m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 1/29

10:00 pm-4:24 pm

2 stops50h 24m

$1,375

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

jue. 1/22

5:01 pm-10:25 am

2 stops33h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 1/29

10:00 pm-4:24 pm

2 stops50h 24m

$1,404

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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 $1,099, 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 March to fly from Des Moines, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,137.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Africa?

The cheapest day to depart from Des Moines to Africa is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,149. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Africa on Saturday is $1,367.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Africa?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Africa is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,200. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Africa, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,221 per ticket.

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Fastest flight time	12h 32m
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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Africa?
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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 December 2025.
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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KLM	PriceFrom $725	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,431 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom $778	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,011 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $917	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,676 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air France	PriceFrom $985	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,502 reviews	Search Air France flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $994	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,089 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $1,043	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,618 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,114	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,571 reviews	Search British Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,235	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,045 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $1,282	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,043 reviews	Search Iberia flights

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Africa?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Africa?

The cheapest day to depart from Des Moines to Africa is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,149. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Africa on Saturday is $1,367.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Africa?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Africa is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,200. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Africa, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,221 per ticket.

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

You could potentially save up to 70% on your flight if you consider stops on a Des Moines to Africa flight.

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

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

What airlines fly to Africa?

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