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Qatar Airways and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to South Africa

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As of October 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to South Africa.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to South Africa.

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

The required travel and health documents for your South 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 South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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9:45 am - 7:25 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:00 am - 7:02 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

39h 02m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,448Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 16

2:03 pm - 10:30 amDSM Des Moines-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 27m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 pm - 11:14 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DSM Des Moines

41h 39m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,479Qatar Airways

Fri, Mar 19 - Sat, Mar 27

3:26 pm - 7:25 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

55h 59m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:00 am - 7:13 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

40h 13m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,579Cathay Pacific

Sun, Dec 27 - Tue, Jan 19

8:18 pm - 7:25 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

51h 07m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:00 am - 7:13 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

40h 13m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,579Cathay Pacific

Sun, Dec 27 - Tue, Jan 19

2:39 pm - 8:40 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

1:45 pm - 7:13 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

37h 28m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,586Qatar Airways

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1

5:30 am - 7:25 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:00 am - 7:13 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

40h 13m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,686Cathay Pacific

Mon, Dec 28 - Thu, Jan 7

10:15 am - 10:00 pmDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 45m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

9:20 pm - 4:27 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

26h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,840Delta

Wed, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 16

6:43 pm - 7:10 pmDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:20 pm - 4:27 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

27h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,841Delta

Sun, Dec 27 - Tue, Jan 19

6:43 pm - 7:10 pmDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:20 pm - 9:24 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

32h 04m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul

$1,846Delta

Sun, Dec 27 - Tue, Jan 19

9:25 am - 5:25 pmDSM Des Moines-CPT Cape Town Intl

48h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

7:25 pm - 12:19 amCPT Cape Town Intl-DSM Des Moines

36h 54m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$2,181Qatar Airways

Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27

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2:01 pm - 10:30 amDSM Des Moines-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 pm - 6:56 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DSM Des Moines

38h 21m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,444Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

7:29 am - 7:25 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:00 am - 6:56 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

39h 56m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,511Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2

6:45 pm - 1:30 pmDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 am - 5:28 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

41h 08m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,602Ethiopian Air

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

7:29 am - 7:25 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:00 am - 7:33 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

40h 33m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Los Angeles

$1,603Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

6:05 am - 1:30 pmDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

11:00 pm - 5:28 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

50h 28m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,730Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2

4:12 pm - 8:40 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 28m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

8:20 pm - 6:56 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

30h 36m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,838Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

7:29 am - 8:40 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 11m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

1:45 pm - 12:26 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

42h 41m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,870Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

11:27 am - 6:35 pmDSM Des Moines-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 3:16 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DSM Des Moines

26h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,989Delta

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

11:27 am - 6:35 pmDSM Des Moines-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 4:55 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DSM Des Moines

28h 05m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,993Delta

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

11:27 am - 7:10 pmDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:59 pm - 9:42 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

41h 43m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,198Delta

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

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Cathay Pacific flights from Des Moines to South Africa

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Cathay Pacific

Dec 27

DSM8:18 pmDes Moines

51h 07m

2 stops

JNB7:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 19

JNB11:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

40h 13m

2 stops

DSM7:13 pmDes Moines

$1,579

Cathay Pacific

Dec 28

DSM5:30 amDes Moines

41h 55m

2 stops

JNB7:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 7

JNB11:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

40h 13m

2 stops

DSM7:13 pmDes Moines

$1,686

Ethiopian Air flights from Des Moines to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 27

DSM6:45 pmDes Moines

35h 45m

2 stops

JNB1:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 3

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

41h 08m

3 stops

DSM5:28 pmDes Moines

$1,602

Ethiopian Air

Oct 28

DSM6:05 amDes Moines

24h 25m

2 stops

JNB1:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 2

JNB11:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

50h 28m

3 stops

DSM5:28 pmDes Moines

$1,730

Ethiopian Air

Mar 3

DSM6:10 amDes Moines

30h 00m

2 stops

JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 16

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 42m

3 stops

DSM2:12 pmDes Moines

$1,815

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Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Wed 3/3

9:45 am-7:25 am

2 stops37h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/16

11:00 am-7:02 pm

2 stops39h 02m

$1,448

Des MoinesCape Town

DSM Des Moines - CPT Cape Town Intl

DSMCPT

Des Moines

Fri 3/19

2:03 pm-10:30 am

2 stops37h 27m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/27

12:35 pm-11:14 pm

2 stops41h 39m

$1,479

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 12/27

3:26 pm-7:25 am

2 stops55h 59m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/19

11:00 am-7:13 pm

2 stops40h 13m

$1,579

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 12/27

8:18 pm-7:25 am

2 stops51h 07m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/19

11:00 am-7:13 pm

2 stops40h 13m

$1,579

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 1/28

2:39 pm-8:40 am

2 stops34h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/1

1:45 pm-7:13 pm

2 stops37h 28m

$1,586

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 12/28

5:30 am-7:25 am

2 stops41h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/7

11:00 am-7:13 pm

2 stops40h 13m

$1,686

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Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Wed 3/3

10:15 am-10:00 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/16

9:20 pm-4:27 pm

1 stop26h 07m

$1,840

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 12/27

6:43 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop40h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/19

9:20 pm-4:27 pm

1 stop27h 07m

$1,841

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 12/27

6:43 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop40h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/19

9:20 pm-9:24 pm

2 stops32h 04m

$1,846

Des MoinesCape Town

DSM Des Moines - CPT Cape Town Intl

DSMCPT

Des Moines

Fri 11/20

9:25 am-5:25 pm

2 stops48h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/27

7:25 pm-12:19 am

2 stops36h 54m

$2,181

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Best Price Found	$893
Fastest flight time	34h 01m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $893. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,448.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to South Africa takes 34h 01m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to South Africa refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to South Africa?
As of October 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to South Africa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South 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 South 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 South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,527	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,707 reviews		Search Qatar Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,591	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,680 reviews		Search Delta flights

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