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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg from $792

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8:00 am - 5:45 pmDSM-JNB
26h 45m2 stops
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7:35 pm - 9:45 pmJNB-DSM
33h 10m2 stops
$1,405
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Sat, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 19
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1:10 pm - 5:45 pmDSM-JNB
21h 35m2 stops
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9:20 pm - 2:10 pmJNB-DSM
23h 50m2 stops
$1,425United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 28
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6:15 am - 5:45 pmDSM-JNB
28h 30m2 stops
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7:00 pm - 5:14 pmJNB-DSM
29h 14m2 stops
$1,430United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19
Delta Logo
2:12 pm - 7:40 pmDSM-JNB
22h 28m1 stop
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9:55 pm - 10:43 pmJNB-DSM
31h 48m1 stop
$1,476Delta
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Tue, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 28
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6:00 am - 7:40 pmDSM-JNB
30h 40m2 stops
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9:55 pm - 10:43 pmJNB-DSM
31h 48m1 stop
$1,480Delta
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Tue, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 28
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10:55 am - 9:20 pmDSM-JNB
27h 25m2 stops
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11:30 pm - 9:01 pmJNB-DSM
28h 31m2 stops
$1,484KLM
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Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19
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12:32 pm - 9:35 pmDSM-JNB
26h 03m2 stops
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6:50 pm - 5:13 pmJNB-DSM
29h 23m2 stops
$1,485KLM
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
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11:35 am - 7:05 amDSM-JNB
35h 30m2 stops
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7:45 pm - 9:40 pmJNB-DSM
33h 55m2 stops
$1,545Lufthansa
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Sun, Dec 14 - Sun, Dec 21
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11:35 am - 9:20 amDSM-JNB
38h 45m3 stops
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7:35 pm - 9:45 pmJNB-DSM
33h 10m3 stops
$1,727Air Canada
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Sat, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 19
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1:10 pm - 8:35 amDSM-JNB
36h 25m3 stops
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7:35 pm - 9:45 pmJNB-DSM
33h 10m3 stops
$1,842Air Canada
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Tue, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 28

Air Canada flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Air Canada deals on Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Air Canada
Sep 13
DSM11:35 amDes Moines
38h 45m
3 stops
JNB9:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 19
JNB7:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
33h 10m
3 stops
DSM9:45 pmDes Moines
$1,727
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Air Canada
Aug 19
DSM1:10 pmDes Moines
36h 25m
3 stops
JNB8:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Aug 28
JNB7:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
33h 10m
3 stops
DSM9:45 pmDes Moines
$1,842
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Air Canada
Sep 13
DSM11:35 amDes Moines
38h 45m
3 stops
JNB9:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 19
JNB7:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
33h 10m
3 stops
DSM9:45 pmDes Moines
$1,916
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United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
United Airlines
Aug 19
DSM1:10 pmDes Moines
21h 35m
2 stops
JNB5:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Aug 28
JNB9:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
23h 50m
2 stops
DSM2:10 pmDes Moines
$1,425
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United Airlines
Sep 12
DSM6:15 amDes Moines
28h 30m
2 stops
JNB5:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 19
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 14m
2 stops
DSM5:14 pmDes Moines
$1,430
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United Airlines
Sep 12
DSM6:25 pmDes Moines
40h 20m
2 stops
JNB5:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 19
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 14m
2 stops
DSM5:14 pmDes Moines
$1,444
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Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sat 9/13

8:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/19

7:35 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$1,405

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 8/19

1:10 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/28

9:20 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$1,425

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 9/12

6:15 am-5:45 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/19

7:00 pm-5:14 pm

2 stops29h 14m

$1,430

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 8/19

2:12 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 28m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/28

9:55 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop31h 48m

$1,476

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 8/19

6:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/28

9:55 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop31h 48m

$1,480

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 9/12

10:55 am-9:20 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/19

11:30 pm-9:01 pm

2 stops28h 31m

$1,484

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sat 9/13

12:32 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops26h 03m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/20

6:50 pm-5:13 pm

2 stops29h 23m

$1,485

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 12/14

11:35 am-7:05 am

2 stops35h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/21

7:45 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$1,545

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sat 9/13

11:35 am-9:20 am

3 stops38h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/19

7:35 pm-9:45 pm

3 stops33h 10m

$1,727

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 8/19

1:10 pm-8:35 am

3 stops36h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/28

7:35 pm-9:45 pm

3 stops33h 10m

$1,842

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Des Moines, with most prices found around $1,331. The month of November is another great option to travel to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with average flight prices from Des Moines averaging around $1,424.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Des Moines. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was $1,048. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from Des Moines because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,697.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is in the afternoon. Flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during this time can be as low as $1,347. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,706 per ticket.

Can stopping save me money on Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight.

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Best Price Found

$792

Fastest flight time

19h 28m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $792. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,405.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 19h 28m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Des Moines Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
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  • How far is Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo by plane?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo is 8996.9 mi away from Des Moines. 19h 28m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 Des Moines Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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7.2
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7.4
8,900 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,410Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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