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$1,290 Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Johannesburg departing on 7/15. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals 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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4:02 pm - 9:25 amDSM-JNB
34h 23m2 stops
7:20 pm - 4:19 pmJNB-DSM
27h 59m2 stops
$1,290American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 15 - Fri, Aug 23
2:14 pm - 7:00 pmDSM-JNB
21h 46m1 stop
6:50 pm - 4:48 pmJNB-DSM
28h 58m2 stops
$1,992Delta
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Mon, Jul 15 - Fri, Aug 23
2:14 pm - 7:00 pmDSM-JNB
21h 46m1 stop
9:55 pm - 4:26 pmJNB-DSM
25h 31m1 stop
$2,340Delta
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Mon, Jul 15 - Fri, Aug 23
3:25 pm - 8:00 pmDSM-JNB
45h 35m2 stops
2:30 pm - 2:17 pmJNB-DSM
30h 47m3 stops
$2,728Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Jul 15 - Fri, Aug 23
4:02 pm - 9:25 amDSM-JNB
34h 23m2 stops
7:20 pm - 9:38 pmJNB-DSM
33h 18m2 stops
$5,426American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 11
3:10 pm - 10:05 amDSM-JNB
35h 55m2 stops
6:05 pm - 11:46 pmJNB-DSM
36h 41m2 stops
$6,503Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Jun 13 - Wed, Jul 31
5:56 am - 7:00 pmDSM-JNB
30h 04m1 stop
6:50 pm - 8:56 pmJNB-DSM
33h 06m2 stops
$9,477Delta
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Thu, Jun 13 - Wed, Jul 31
11:09 am - 7:00 pmDSM-JNB
24h 51m1 stop
6:50 pm - 10:19 pmJNB-DSM
34h 29m2 stops
$16,047Delta
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Fri, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 11

Flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Johannesburg on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Des Moines to Johannesburg. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$1,290
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 41% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $1,290 for a round-trip ticket.

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,791 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,199 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.

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Top 3 airlines serving 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10966 reviews
8.6crew
8.2boarding
7.9comfort
7.4food
8.0entertainment
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Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

10.0 ExcellentKellie, Apr 2024ANC - SEA
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Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

Made the Atlanta to Pittsburgh trip many times, with Delta no issues

I always fly with Delta. My friends tell me their horror stories of flying with other airlines. I just smile and say, “You should fly Delta”

I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

This flight was ridiculous. I had to have a connecting flight from New York to orlando Florida??? The flight left late and because it was a short flight there was no first class amenities. I had one alcohol drink. The flight crew was fine, but it sure did not feel like first class. Delta to me dropped the ball by giving me a connecting flight. By the time we got to Raleigh we would have missed the next flight. Lucky for me the flight never came so now I was stuck waiting for a later flight that came in late also.

Our flight was delayed in Atlanta. The staff could have gave us an explanation for the delay and how long it would be.

I liked the ease of checking in, luggage check in, wheel chair assistance, boarding and flight.

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive.

The food from Lagos to Amsterdam was was very poor compared to AMS-YYZ

The flight was again delayed for more then 2 hours with some lousy explanation regarding the reason of the delay. Although the flight was delayed for more than 2 hours, no refreshments were offered (according to EU regulations). Last 4 flights on KLM - always at least 2 hrs late. So be prepared that you cannot plan anything with KLM.

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

Overall a good experience. We were disappointed when we had to check our carry on due to the plane being full. KLM hadn’t notified us and we had valuable items in the carry on but they still made us check it. Some of the food was great and some was mediocre. Crew is really kind and funny.

Mostly fine. Minor delays departing and arriving. Quite a cramped plane, not so much as regards legroom but very narrow seats. Quiet nice food. Non-working USB charger. Flight attendants were helpful but not particularly proactive — one had to work to get their attention (but all was fine once they notice you), very Dutch style:)

I travel frequently. The flight was late again... KLM should really try and be on time

The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .

The plane was clean and the staff was friendly. Food and drinks as expected on international flights. The entertainment system was old style, with a pullout controller, and selections not as extensive as on other flights.

The food quality is poor. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The entertainment program was limited. I experienced a delay of 30 minutes due to two issues. Passenger luggage had to be removed and there was a technical issue with the stairs not detaching from the aircraft. The pilot managed to compensate and we arrived only 15 minutes later. The luggage at Dubai airport was very slow. I waited over an hour.

Amazing KLM service and brilliant economy comfort seats. Well worth the extra.

Not sure why JAL partnered with American Airlines because their service is no where near similar. Flight attendants were not friendly and didn’t smile. Food was horrible…

this is starting to seem like an american airlines standard. delayed flights and fake apologies… getting tired of it

Terrible boarding , Business class seats are sub standard. As usual crew will miss your food too

Just get Economy Plus for international flights, so worth it the extra room, bigger seats…

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

It was spectacular. I had basic Economy and was given so much space and their seats lean back so far. Staff was superb, food was superb, everything was superb, Finnair is Fantastic.

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

The Flight attendant had an attitude and didn't allow anyone any time to prepare for landing despite being absent throughout the entire trip

Flight boarded without pilots. Sat on plane for 3 hrs. after over an hour late boarding. Plane never took off. Had to deplane near midnight. Line for rebooking was 3 hours + long. I had to leave.

Des Moines - Johannesburg Flights

Departure:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

Destination:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Johannesburg - Des Moines

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