What airlines fly to South Africa?

Delta, United Airlines and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Iowa according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Egyptair, Virgin Atlantic, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Iowa to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to South Africa?

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How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to South Africa?

As of August 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Iowa to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa 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 Iowa to South Africa.

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

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

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7:05 am - 7:55 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:10 am - 12:04 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

43h 54m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,397Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

2:44 pm - 4:00 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

8:55 pm - 6:56 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

29h 01m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,433Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8

7:15 am - 7:55 amOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Hong Kong Intl

11:10 am - 11:59 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

43h 49m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Los Angeles

$1,437Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7

6:30 am - 7:55 amOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Hong Kong Intl

11:00 am - 11:17 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

43h 17m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,437Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

10:35 am - 9:10 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

2:05 pm - 12:14 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

41h 09m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,449Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

10:26 am - 4:00 amOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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

2:05 pm - 12:31 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

41h 26m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,509Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8

11:04 am - 7:10 pmDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:20 pm - 10:18 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

20h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,766Delta

Sat, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 6

2:34 pm - 7:40 pmDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:55 pm - 6:09 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

27h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,766Delta

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 11

2:50 pm - 6:35 pmOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 45m1 stop Newark

10:00 pm - 2:46 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

24h 46m1 stop Newark

$1,816United Airlines

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1

2:50 pm - 6:30 pmOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 40m1 stop Newark

10:00 pm - 2:08 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

23h 08m1 stop Newark

$1,816United Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 20

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6:02 am - 1:30 pmOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

2:30 pm - 2:15 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

30h 45m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,722Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 26

6:00 am - 8:10 pmDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 am - 12:20 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

35h 00m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,729Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 26

6:00 am - 3:55 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 55m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Lome Addis Ababa Bole

2:30 pm - 12:20 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

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

$1,730Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 26

6:00 am - 1:30 pmDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

2:30 pm - 5:18 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

33h 48m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,875Ethiopian Air

Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 24

6:00 am - 3:55 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 55m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Lome Addis Ababa Bole

2:30 pm - 12:20 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

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

$1,933Ethiopian Air

Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 24

10:07 am - 9:10 amOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 03m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

2:05 pm - 11:01 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

39h 56m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,117Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 26

6:22 pm - 9:10 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 48m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

2:05 pm - 11:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

40h 25m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,166Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 26

1:09 pm - 4:00 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 51m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl

8:55 pm - 11:25 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

33h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,388Qatar Airways

Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 24

4:11 pm - 7:40 pmDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:55 pm - 5:50 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

26h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$2,626Virgin Atlantic

Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 24

11:28 am - 9:35 pmDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 07m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Cape Town Intl

9:55 pm - 5:50 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

26h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$2,704Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 24

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Delta flights from Iowa to South Africa

Our best Delta deals on Iowa to South Africa flight tickets

Delta

Oct 4

DSM2:34 pmDes Moines

22h 06m

1 stop

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 11

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

27h 14m

1 stop

DSM6:09 pmDes Moines

$1,766

Delta

Oct 4

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

30h 40m

2 stops

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 11

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

23h 14m

1 stop

DSM2:09 pmDes Moines

$1,770

Delta

Oct 2

DSM11:31 amDes Moines

25h 09m

1 stop

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 9

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 21m

1 stop

DSM3:16 pmDes Moines

$1,816

Virgin Atlantic flights from Iowa to South Africa

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on Iowa to South Africa flight tickets

Virgin Atlantic

Oct 2

DSM2:36 pmDes Moines

22h 04m

1 stop

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 9

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 38m

1 stop

DSM10:33 pmDes Moines

$1,740

Virgin Atlantic

Oct 4

DSM5:45 amDes Moines

30h 55m

1 stop

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 11

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 38m

1 stop

DSM10:33 pmDes Moines

$1,763

Virgin Atlantic

Sep 30

DSM2:34 pmDes Moines

22h 06m

1 stop

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 7

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

27h 14m

1 stop

DSM6:09 pmDes Moines

$1,783

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Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 9/15

7:05 am-7:55 am

2 stops41h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/22

11:10 am-12:04 am

2 stops43h 54m

$1,397

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 10/1

2:44 pm-4:00 am

2 stops30h 16m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/8

8:55 pm-6:56 pm

2 stops29h 01m

$1,433

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 9/3

7:15 am-7:55 am

2 stops41h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/7

11:10 am-11:59 pm

2 stops43h 49m

$1,437

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 10/20

6:30 am-7:55 am

2 stops42h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/27

11:00 am-11:17 pm

2 stops43h 17m

$1,437

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Wed 9/30

10:35 am-9:10 am

2 stops39h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/7

2:05 pm-12:14 am

2 stops41h 09m

$1,449

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 10/1

10:26 am-4:00 am

2 stops34h 34m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/8

2:05 pm-12:31 am

2 stops41h 26m

$1,509

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sat 1/30

11:04 am-7:10 pm

1 stop24h 06m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/6

9:20 pm-10:18 am

1 stop20h 58m

$1,766

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM Des Moines - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 10/4

2:34 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 06m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/11

9:55 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop27h 14m

$1,766

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 1/28

2:50 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/1

10:00 pm-2:46 pm

1 stop24h 46m

$1,816

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OmahaJohannesburg

OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 10/16

2:50 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/20

10:00 pm-2:08 pm

1 stop23h 08m

$1,816

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Best Price Found	$722
Fastest flight time	24h 15m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Iowa in the past 72 hours is $722. The best round-trip flight deal from Iowa to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,397.

The fastest flight from Iowa to South Africa takes 24h 15m

There are no direct flights from Iowa to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Iowa to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Iowa to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Iowa to South Africa refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to South Africa?
As of August 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Iowa to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa 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 Iowa to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa 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 South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Iowa to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,527	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,737 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,591	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,507 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,645	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,102 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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