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Qatar Airways, KLM, and Air Canada are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to South Africa

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As of April 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.

$1,286 Cheap Flights from Des Moines to South Africa in 2026

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9:38 am - 8:20 am

DSM

JNB

39h 42m

2 stops

9:50 am - 8:01 pm

JNB

DSM

41h 11m

2 stops

$1,286Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 20

2:36 pm - 8:20 am

DSM

JNB

34h 44m

2 stops

9:50 am - 8:01 pm

JNB

DSM

41h 11m

2 stops

$1,315Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 20

2:36 pm - 8:20 am

DSM

JNB

34h 44m

2 stops

9:50 am - 11:28 pm

JNB

DSM

44h 38m

2 stops

$1,316Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 20

6:34 pm - 8:20 am

DSM

JNB

54h 46m

2 stops

9:50 am - 1:06 pm

JNB

DSM

34h 16m

2 stops

$1,453Etihad Airways

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Oct 4

9:37 am - 4:00 am

DSM

JNB

35h 23m

2 stops

1:45 pm - 8:11 pm

JNB

DSM

37h 26m

2 stops

$1,478Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26

9:37 am - 4:00 am

DSM

JNB

35h 23m

2 stops

12:40 pm - 8:11 pm

JNB

DSM

38h 31m

2 stops

$1,481Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 20

2:37 pm - 4:00 am

DSM

JNB

30h 23m

2 stops

12:40 pm - 8:11 pm

JNB

DSM

38h 31m

2 stops

$1,535Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20

2:37 pm - 9:00 am

DSM

JNB

35h 23m

2 stops

8:55 pm - 8:11 pm

JNB

DSM

30h 16m

2 stops

$1,551Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 19

2:37 pm - 4:00 am

DSM

JNB

30h 23m

2 stops

8:55 pm - 11:07 pm

JNB

DSM

33h 12m

2 stops

$1,605Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 11 - Thu, Oct 22

2:37 pm - 4:00 am

DSM

JNB

30h 23m

2 stops

12:40 pm - 3:13 pm

JNB

DSM

33h 33m

2 stops

$1,645Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18

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Air France flights from Des Moines to South Africa

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Air France

Jun 21

DSM2:48 pmDes Moines

37h 17m

2 stops

JNB11:05 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 12

JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 53m

2 stops

DSM4:53 pmDes Moines

$1,977

Air France

Jun 21

DSM2:48 pmDes Moines

37h 17m

2 stops

JNB11:05 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 12

JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 53m

2 stops

DSM4:53 pmDes Moines

$1,978

Qatar Airways flights from Des Moines to South Africa

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Des Moines to South Africa flight tickets

Qatar Airways

Oct 12

DSM9:37 amDes Moines

35h 23m

2 stops

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 26

JNB1:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

37h 26m

2 stops

DSM8:11 pmDes Moines

$1,478

Qatar Airways

Oct 12

DSM9:37 amDes Moines

35h 23m

2 stops

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 20

JNB12:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

38h 31m

2 stops

DSM8:11 pmDes Moines

$1,481

Qatar Airways

Oct 14

DSM2:37 pmDes Moines

30h 23m

2 stops

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 20

JNB12:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

38h 31m

2 stops

DSM8:11 pmDes Moines

$1,535

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Des Moines

Fri 9/11

9:38 am-8:20 am

2 stops39h 42m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/20

9:50 am-8:01 pm

2 stops41h 11m

$1,286

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 9/11

2:36 pm-8:20 am

2 stops34h 44m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/20

9:50 am-8:01 pm

2 stops41h 11m

$1,315

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 9/11

2:36 pm-8:20 am

2 stops34h 44m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/20

9:50 am-11:28 pm

2 stops44h 38m

$1,316

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 9/20

6:34 pm-8:20 am

2 stops54h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/4

9:50 am-1:06 pm

2 stops34h 16m

$1,453

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 10/12

9:37 am-4:00 am

2 stops35h 23m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/26

1:45 pm-8:11 pm

2 stops37h 26m

$1,478

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 10/12

9:37 am-4:00 am

2 stops35h 23m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/20

12:40 pm-8:11 pm

2 stops38h 31m

$1,481

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Wed 10/14

2:37 pm-4:00 am

2 stops30h 23m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/20

12:40 pm-8:11 pm

2 stops38h 31m

$1,535

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 10/13

2:37 pm-9:00 am

2 stops35h 23m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/19

8:55 pm-8:11 pm

2 stops30h 16m

$1,551

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Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 10/11

2:37 pm-4:00 am

2 stops30h 23m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/22

8:55 pm-11:07 pm

2 stops33h 12m

$1,605

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 10/11

2:37 pm-4:00 am

2 stops30h 23m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/18

12:40 pm-3:13 pm

2 stops33h 33m

$1,645

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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 April 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.

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to South Africa

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Delta	PriceFrom $1,410	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,458 reviews		Search Delta flights

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