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

Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating 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 March 2026, there is 1 operator 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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12:00 pm - 8:50 am

DSM

JNB

37h 50m

2 stops

8:40 pm - 11:49 pm

JNB

DSM

34h 09m

2 stops

$1,209Qatar Airways

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

7:29 am - 3:20 pm

DSM

JNB

48h 51m

2 stops

8:55 pm - 11:28 pm

JNB

DSM

33h 33m

2 stops

$1,217Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 11

2:16 pm - 8:50 am

DSM

JNB

35h 34m

2 stops

2:45 pm - 11:49 pm

JNB

DSM

40h 04m

2 stops

$1,239Qatar Airways

Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27

12:00 pm - 8:50 am

DSM

JNB

37h 50m

2 stops

8:40 pm - 7:33 pm

JNB

DSM

29h 53m

2 stops

$1,242Qatar Airways

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

1:52 pm - 8:20 am

DSM

JNB

59h 28m

2 stops

9:50 am - 4:31 pm

JNB

DSM

37h 41m

2 stops

$1,247Etihad Airways

Sun, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 12

2:16 pm - 8:50 am

DSM

JNB

35h 34m

2 stops

8:40 pm - 11:49 pm

JNB

DSM

34h 09m

2 stops

$1,250Qatar Airways

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29

12:00 pm - 8:50 am

DSM

JNB

37h 50m

2 stops

2:45 pm - 11:49 pm

JNB

DSM

40h 04m

2 stops

$1,252Qatar Airways

Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27

1:52 pm - 8:20 am

DSM

JNB

59h 28m

2 stops

9:50 am - 1:46 pm

JNB

DSM

34h 56m

2 stops

$1,260Etihad Airways

Sun, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 12

12:00 pm - 3:50 pm

DSM

JNB

44h 50m

2 stops

2:45 pm - 11:49 pm

JNB

DSM

40h 04m

2 stops

$1,266Qatar Airways

Fri, Apr 24 - Fri, May 1

12:00 pm - 8:50 am

DSM

JNB

37h 50m

2 stops

2:45 pm - 7:33 pm

JNB

DSM

35h 48m

2 stops

$1,268Qatar Airways

Fri, Apr 24 - Fri, May 1

Virgin Atlantic flights from Des Moines to South Africa

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Virgin Atlantic

Apr 24

DSM6:31 pmDes Moines

18h 09m

1 stop

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 1

JNB8:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

27h 37m

2 stops

DSM5:02 pmDes Moines

$1,643

Virgin Atlantic

Apr 20

DSM11:51 amDes Moines

24h 49m

1 stop

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 27

JNB8:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

33h 09m

2 stops

DSM10:34 pmDes Moines

$1,680

Virgin Atlantic

Apr 24

DSM2:44 pmDes Moines

21h 56m

1 stop

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 1

JNB8:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

28h 20m

2 stops

DSM5:45 pmDes Moines

$1,711

Delta flights from Des Moines to South Africa

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Delta

Apr 20

DSM2:44 pmDes Moines

21h 56m

1 stop

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 27

JNB11:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 19m

2 stops

DSM10:34 pmDes Moines

$1,706

Delta

Apr 23

DSM6:31 pmDes Moines

18h 09m

1 stop

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 30

JNB8:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 47m

2 stops

DSM9:12 pmDes Moines

$1,717

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Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 4/21

12:00 pm-8:50 am

2 stops37h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/28

8:40 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops34h 09m

$1,209

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 9/3

7:29 am-3:20 pm

2 stops48h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/11

8:55 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops33h 33m

$1,217

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

2:16 pm-8:50 am

2 stops35h 34m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/27

2:45 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops40h 04m

$1,239

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Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 4/21

12:00 pm-8:50 am

2 stops37h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/28

8:40 pm-7:33 pm

2 stops29h 53m

$1,242

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 4/5

1:52 pm-8:20 am

2 stops59h 28m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/12

9:50 am-4:31 pm

2 stops37h 41m

$1,247

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Wed 4/22

2:16 pm-8:50 am

2 stops35h 34m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/29

8:40 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops34h 09m

$1,250

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

12:00 pm-8:50 am

2 stops37h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/27

2:45 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops40h 04m

$1,252

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 4/5

1:52 pm-8:20 am

2 stops59h 28m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/12

9:50 am-1:46 pm

2 stops34h 56m

$1,260

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 4/24

12:00 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops44h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/1

2:45 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops40h 04m

$1,266

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 4/24

12:00 pm-8:50 am

2 stops37h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/1

2:45 pm-7:33 pm

2 stops35h 48m

$1,268

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to South Africa takes 32h 35m

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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 March 2026, there is 1 operator 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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