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$1,108 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg - Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Johannesburg departing on 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$1,459
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/24Fri 10/2
DSM - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$1,108
Ethiopian Air
Tue 7/7
DSM - JNB • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,459 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg (DSM-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Johannesburg

Thu, Sep 24 - Fri, Oct 2
Qatar Airways Logo
2:44 pm - 9:00 am
DSM
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JNB
35h 16m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
2:05 pm - 12:04 am
JNB
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DSM
40h 59m
2 stops
$1,459Qatar Airways
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 20
Qatar Airways Logo
2:29 pm - 9:00 am
DSM
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JNB
35h 31m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:55 pm - 12:04 am
JNB
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DSM
34h 09m
2 stops
$1,539Qatar Airways
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 20
Qatar Airways Logo
10:35 am - 9:00 am
DSM
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JNB
39h 25m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
2:45 pm - 7:21 pm
JNB
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DSM
35h 36m
2 stops
$1,542Qatar Airways
Thu, Sep 24 - Fri, Oct 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:00 am - 1:25 pm
DSM
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JNB
24h 25m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 2:15 pm
JNB
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DSM
36h 55m
3 stops
$1,615Ethiopian Air
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:22 pm - 1:25 pm
DSM
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JNB
39h 03m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 9:28 pm
JNB
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DSM
37h 58m
3 stops
$1,625Ethiopian Air
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:22 pm - 1:25 pm
DSM
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JNB
39h 03m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 5:57 pm
JNB
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DSM
34h 27m
3 stops
$1,679Ethiopian Air
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:22 pm - 1:25 pm
DSM
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JNB
39h 03m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 5:57 pm
JNB
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DSM
34h 27m
3 stops
$1,715Ethiopian Air
Thu, Sep 24 - Fri, Oct 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:00 am - 1:25 pm
DSM
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JNB
24h 25m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 2:15 pm
JNB
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DSM
30h 45m
3 stops
$1,728Ethiopian Air
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 20
Qatar Airways Logo
10:35 am - 9:10 am
DSM
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JNB
39h 35m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
2:45 pm - 7:21 pm
JNB
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DSM
35h 36m
2 stops
$1,731Qatar Airways
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 20
Delta Logo
4:15 pm - 7:40 pm
DSM
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JNB
20h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 6:00 pm
JNB
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DSM
27h 05m
1 stop
$1,865Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Johannesburg flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 5 days.

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Des Moines to Johannesburg were found on Qatar Airways ($1,459) and Ethiopian Air ($1,615).

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Cheapest flight$1,108
Flight from Des Moines to Johannesburg

When to book flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg

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FAQs for booking Des Moines to Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $1,108 for a one-way ticket and $1,459 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Johannesburg?

    A passport is required to fly from Des Moines to Johannesburg.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

    Des Moines and Johannesburg are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Des Moines from Des Moines and will be arriving at Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Johannesburg, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg, Delta or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg are Delta and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $2,381 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,651 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and JNB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Des Moines to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Johannesburg? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8401 reviews
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.2Food
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Five hour delays every hour, I wish it were all at once

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jun 2026
MCO - LGA
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Five hour delays every hour, I wish it were all at once

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

Got rerouted from a straight flight from Orlando to Atlanta to Knoxville to a flight from Orlando to Detroit to Knoxville! Seriously!! Flight delay out of Detroit! Long day for what should have been a pretty easy travel day!

Two delays on two separate planes with parts they could not easily find and replace.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

Flight was great! This flight from Atlanta was even better than when I paid for Comfort from SNA to Atlanta.

Really good food and service. Qatar Airways is again and again provided an exceptional experience.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

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