DSM - JNB

$744 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg

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 3/28. 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
$1,245
Qatar Airways
Mon 3/30Mon 4/6
DSM - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$744
Qatar Airways
Sat 3/28
DSM - JNB • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,245 (round-trip)
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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

Mon, Mar 30 - Mon, Apr 6
Qatar Airways Logo
6:40 am - 4:00 am
DSM
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JNB
38h 20m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
2:45 pm - 7:33 pm
JNB
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DSM
35h 48m
2 stops
$1,245Qatar Airways
Sun, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 12
Etihad Airways Logo
1:52 pm - 8:20 am
DSM
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JNB
59h 28m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 1:46 pm
JNB
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DSM
34h 56m
2 stops
$1,262Etihad Airways
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
Qatar Airways Logo
1:38 pm - 3:55 am
DSM
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JNB
30h 17m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 10:34 pm
JNB
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DSM
39h 49m
2 stops
$1,424Qatar Airways
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
Qatar Airways Logo
1:38 pm - 3:55 am
DSM
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JNB
30h 17m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:30 pm - 10:34 pm
JNB
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DSM
33h 04m
2 stops
$1,425Qatar Airways
Sun, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 12
Qatar Airways Logo
10:04 am - 3:20 pm
DSM
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JNB
46h 16m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 pm - 11:49 pm
JNB
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DSM
42h 09m
2 stops
$1,430Qatar Airways
Sun, Mar 29 - Sun, Apr 5
Qatar Airways Logo
1:37 pm - 4:00 am
DSM
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JNB
31h 23m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
2:45 pm - 2:47 pm
JNB
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DSM
55h 02m
2 stops
$1,503Qatar Airways
Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 24
Qatar Airways Logo
7:44 pm - 3:55 am
DSM
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JNB
49h 11m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 pm - 11:40 pm
JNB
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DSM
41h 55m
2 stops
$1,518Qatar Airways
Sat, Mar 28 - Sat, Apr 4
Qatar Airways Logo
1:37 pm - 3:20 pm
DSM
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JNB
42h 43m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
2:45 pm - 11:42 pm
JNB
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DSM
39h 57m
2 stops
$1,562Qatar Airways
Mon, Mar 30 - Mon, Apr 6
Virgin Atlantic Logo
5:20 pm - 7:40 pm
DSM
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JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:25 pm - 4:33 pm
JNB
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DSM
51h 08m
2 stops
$1,566Virgin Atlantic
Thu, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 8
Qatar Airways Logo
1:38 pm - 3:55 am
DSM
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JNB
30h 17m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:30 pm - 10:34 pm
JNB
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DSM
33h 04m
2 stops
$1,571Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

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 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Des Moines to Johannesburg were found on Qatar Airways ($1,245) and Etihad Airways ($1,262).

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$744
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% 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 $744 for a one-way ticket and $1,245 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?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Des Moines and Johannesburg.

  • 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 airline 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 8193 reviews
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
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Flight delay was frustrating, also you cannot checkin online without delta app, web browser check-in throw errors

6.0 GoodNikhil, Feb 2026
DTW - ORD
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Flight delay was frustrating, also you cannot checkin online without delta app, web browser check-in throw errors

The gate agent was most helpful in getting me on to fly standby. I greatly appreciate it.

bulkhead seat had very little legroom - even in bsiness class.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Sorry I didn't realize I was writing a review for each leg. Please see my previous review - it applies to the entire flight, not just a single leg.

This is the first time I've been disappointed with Delta. I was called by Delta to see if I would volunteer to change flights since my original flight home was overbooked. I accepted. The modified booking only provided me a 35 minute layover - when you subtract the fact that boarding closes for a flight 15 minutes early, that gave me 20 minutes to run for one end of the airport to the other. I barely made it. On the 2.5 hour flight to Tampa, the crew repeatedly let us know over the intercom that they cannot serve drinks or snacks due to safety/turbulence. I would have accepted this reason if they did not CONTINUALLY SERVE DRINKS AND COOKED FOOD to First class. If safety is the excuse then the entire plane should be strapped in for safety. On top of this the air conditioning vents were not working correctly and the plane was uncomfortably warm. I love Delta and am a loyal Delta traveler, and I have never had an experience like this. I don't know if there's a disconnect between availability among third-party sites like KAYAK and the airlines or what, but when overbooking causes issues like this for travelers it should be reviewed and changes to the booking process should be made. I blame BOTH KAYAK and Delta for this terrible experience.

boarded at 5:30 pm, pushed away from gate at 6pm ... takeoff was not until ~6:45pm; disappointing

Smooth boarding, pleasant and professional lady checking us in. Crew service was excellent, again pleasant, but professional. Nice touch-down on landing! Thank you Delta. 💗

Originally, I was booked in economy. I paid several hundred additional dollars to upgrade to first class. Then I paid several more hundred dollars to change my flight to a slightly earlier flight. I asked if the changed flight would also seat me in first class, and I was told that it would. When I boarded the plane, however, I was seated in economy. So, I paid $500-600 more than I paid for my original ticket for an upgrade and a changed flight - received the changed flight (which was nice), but did not receive the upgrade. So, I was not completely satisfied.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

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