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

Ethiopian Air, Austrian Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic 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 June 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.

$1,108 Cheap Flights from Des Moines to South Africa in 2026

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7:49 pm - 8:20 am

DSM

JNB

53h 31m

2 stops

9:45 am - 7:21 pm

JNB

DSM

40h 36m

2 stops

$1,319Etihad Airways

Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 10

7:30 am - 3:55 am

DSM

JNB

37h 25m

2 stops

1:45 pm - 11:44 pm

JNB

DSM

41h 59m

2 stops

$1,472Qatar Airways

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 18

10:35 am - 4:00 am

DSM

JNB

34h 25m

2 stops

2:05 pm - 7:21 pm

JNB

DSM

36h 16m

2 stops

$1,510Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 20

2:29 pm - 4:00 am

DSM

JNB

30h 31m

2 stops

8:55 pm - 7:21 pm

JNB

DSM

29h 26m

2 stops

$1,570Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 20

10:35 am - 4:00 am

DSM

JNB

34h 25m

2 stops

8:55 pm - 7:21 pm

JNB

DSM

29h 26m

2 stops

$1,571Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 20

10:35 am - 4:00 am

DSM

JNB

34h 25m

2 stops

8:55 pm - 7:21 pm

JNB

DSM

29h 26m

2 stops

$1,574Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 20

3:15 pm - 8:10 pm

DSM

JNB

45h 55m

2 stops

2:30 pm - 2:11 pm

JNB

DSM

31h 41m

3 stops

$1,600Ethiopian Air

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 18

6:15 am - 8:10 pm

DSM

JNB

29h 55m

2 stops

2:30 pm - 2:11 pm

JNB

DSM

31h 41m

3 stops

$1,612Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Dec 21

3:22 pm - 1:25 pm

DSM

JNB

39h 03m

2 stops

2:30 pm - 5:57 pm

JNB

DSM

34h 27m

3 stops

$1,693Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 20

6:15 am - 1:05 pm

DSM

JNB

23h 50m

2 stops

2:30 pm - 12:30 pm

JNB

DSM

30h 00m

3 stops

$1,700Ethiopian Air

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 18

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United Airlines flights from Des Moines to South Africa

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United Airlines

Sep 4

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

29h 30m

3 stops

JNB6:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 10

JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 33m

2 stops

DSM11:33 pmDes Moines

$1,920

United Airlines

Jul 22

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

29h 30m

2 stops

JNB6:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 29

JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

33h 22m

2 stops

DSM9:22 pmDes Moines

$2,042

United Airlines

Jul 23

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

43h 35m

3 stops

JNB8:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 30

JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 56m

2 stops

DSM10:56 pmDes Moines

$2,097

Delta flights from Des Moines to South Africa

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Delta

Sep 4

DSM11:28 amDes Moines

25h 12m

1 stop

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 10

JNB11:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

28h 30m

2 stops

DSM8:45 pmDes Moines

$1,956

Delta

Jun 21

DSM11:28 amDes Moines

25h 12m

1 stop

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 12

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

19h 50m

1 stop

DSM10:45 amDes Moines

$1,986

Delta

Jun 21

DSM10:54 amDes Moines

25h 46m

2 stops

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 12

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

19h 50m

1 stop

DSM10:45 amDes Moines

$1,990

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Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 9/4

7:49 pm-8:20 am

2 stops53h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

9:45 am-7:21 pm

2 stops40h 36m

$1,319

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sat 10/31

7:30 am-3:55 am

2 stops37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/18

1:45 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops41h 59m

$1,472

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 9/11

10:35 am-4:00 am

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/20

2:05 pm-7:21 pm

2 stops36h 16m

$1,510

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 9/11

2:29 pm-4:00 am

2 stops30h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/20

8:55 pm-7:21 pm

2 stops29h 26m

$1,570

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 9/11

10:35 am-4:00 am

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/20

8:55 pm-7:21 pm

2 stops29h 26m

$1,571

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 9/11

10:35 am-4:00 am

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/20

8:55 pm-7:21 pm

2 stops29h 26m

$1,574

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sat 10/31

3:15 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops45h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/18

2:30 pm-2:11 pm

3 stops31h 41m

$1,600

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 11/23

6:15 am-8:10 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/21

2:30 pm-2:11 pm

3 stops31h 41m

$1,612

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 9/11

3:22 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops39h 03m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/20

2:30 pm-5:57 pm

3 stops34h 27m

$1,693

Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sat 10/31

6:15 am-1:05 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/18

2:30 pm-12:30 pm

3 stops30h 00m

$1,700

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to South Africa takes 22h 15m

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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 June 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 3,726 reviews		Search Qatar Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,591	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,399 reviews		Search Delta flights

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