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

Lufthansa, Ethiopian Air, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating 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 May 2026, there are 2 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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4:05 pm - 8:20 am

MLI

JNB

57h 15m

2 stops

9:50 am - 3:40 pm

JNB

MLI

36h 50m

2 stops

$1,287Etihad Airways

Fri, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 27

4:05 pm - 8:20 am

MLI

JNB

57h 15m

2 stops

9:50 am - 12:08 am

JNB

MLI

45h 18m

2 stops

$1,288Etihad Airways

Fri, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 27

7:34 am - 4:00 am

DSM

JNB

37h 26m

2 stops

8:55 pm - 9:44 pm

JNB

DSM

31h 49m

2 stops

$1,461Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Oct 5

7:34 am - 4:00 am

DSM

JNB

37h 26m

2 stops

2:45 pm - 8:01 pm

JNB

DSM

36h 16m

2 stops

$1,469Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 1

2:36 pm - 4:00 am

DSM

JNB

30h 24m

2 stops

2:45 pm - 8:01 pm

JNB

DSM

36h 16m

2 stops

$1,479Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Oct 2

7:00 am - 10:15 am

OMA

CPT

44h 15m

2 stops

7:30 pm - 2:21 pm

CPT

OMA

49h 51m

2 stops

$1,628Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Oct 1

8:30 pm - 1:25 pm

DSM

JNB

33h 55m

2 stops

2:30 pm - 2:05 pm

JNB

DSM

30h 35m

3 stops

$1,646Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 20

6:00 am - 8:10 pm

DSM

JNB

31h 10m

2 stops

2:30 pm - 12:30 pm

JNB

DSM

29h 00m

3 stops

$1,650Ethiopian Air

Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Oct 2

6:03 am - 10:15 am

OMA

CPT

45h 12m

2 stops

1:15 pm - 7:10 pm

CPT

OMA

36h 55m

2 stops

$1,734Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 11

6:40 pm - 6:40 am

OMA

JNB

29h 00m

2 stops

7:00 pm - 5:28 pm

JNB

OMA

29h 28m

2 stops

$1,895Lufthansa

Mon, May 25 - Wed, Jul 1

Delta flights from Iowa to South Africa

Our best Delta deals on Iowa to South Africa flight tickets

Delta

Oct 5

DSM2:15 pmDes Moines

22h 25m

1 stop

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 21

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

22h 32m

1 stop

DSM1:27 pmDes Moines

$1,715

Delta

Oct 5

DSM10:55 amDes Moines

25h 45m

2 stops

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 21

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

22h 32m

1 stop

DSM1:27 pmDes Moines

$1,719

Delta

Sep 20

DSM2:15 pmDes Moines

22h 25m

1 stop

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 2

JNB11:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

45h 52m

2 stops

DSM2:07 pmDes Moines

$1,806

United Airlines flights from Iowa to South Africa

Our best United Airlines deals on Iowa to South Africa flight tickets

United Airlines

Sep 20

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

27h 30m

3 stops

JNB6:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 1

JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 23m

2 stops

DSM10:23 pmDes Moines

$1,775

United Airlines

Oct 30

OMA6:00 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

29h 00m

2 stops

CPT6:00 pmCape Town Intl

Nov 2

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

28h 31m

2 stops

OMA5:21 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

$1,984

United Airlines

May 25

OMA7:55 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

41h 40m

3 stops

JNB8:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 1

JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 21m

2 stops

OMA7:21 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

$1,987

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MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Fri 8/7

4:05 pm-8:20 am

2 stops57h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/27

9:50 am-3:40 pm

2 stops36h 50m

$1,287

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Fri 8/7

4:05 pm-8:20 am

2 stops57h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/27

9:50 am-12:08 am

2 stops45h 18m

$1,288

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 9/20

7:34 am-4:00 am

2 stops37h 26m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/5

8:55 pm-9:44 pm

2 stops31h 49m

$1,461

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 9/21

7:34 am-4:00 am

2 stops37h 26m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/1

2:45 pm-8:01 pm

2 stops36h 16m

$1,469

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 9/20

2:36 pm-4:00 am

2 stops30h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/2

2:45 pm-8:01 pm

2 stops36h 16m

$1,479

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 9/1

7:00 am-10:15 am

2 stops44h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/1

7:30 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops49h 51m

$1,628

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 9/11

8:30 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops33h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/20

2:30 pm-2:05 pm

3 stops30h 35m

$1,646

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 9/20

6:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/2

2:30 pm-12:30 pm

3 stops29h 00m

$1,650

OmahaCape Town

OMA - CPT

OMACPT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 7/28

6:03 am-10:15 am

2 stops45h 12m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/11

1:15 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops36h 55m

$1,734

Quickest round-trip

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA - JNB

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 5/25

6:40 pm-6:40 am

2 stops29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/1

7:00 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops29h 28m

$1,895

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Fastest flight time	22h 25m
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The fastest flight from Iowa to South Africa takes 22h 25m

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 May 2026, there are 2 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
Delta	PriceFrom $1,410	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,459 reviews		Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,645	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,683 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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