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$1,001 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 8/1. 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
$1,541
Etihad Airways
Sat 10/31Wed 11/18
DSM - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$1,001
Qatar Airways
Sat 8/1
DSM - JNB • 2 stops
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Best reviews • 7.8 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

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 18
Etihad Airways Logo
2:37 pm - 8:20 am
DSM
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JNB
34h 43m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 3:32 pm
JNB
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DSM
37h 42m
2 stops
$1,541Etihad Airways
Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 8:20 am
DSM
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JNB
44h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 7:19 pm
JNB
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DSM
40h 34m
2 stops
$1,546Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Oct 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:29 am - 1:25 pm
DSM
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JNB
23h 56m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 2:15 pm
JNB
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DSM
30h 45m
3 stops
$1,612Ethiopian Air
Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Oct 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:29 am - 1:25 pm
DSM
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JNB
23h 56m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 2:15 pm
JNB
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DSM
30h 45m
3 stops
$1,614Ethiopian Air
Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Oct 2
Qatar Airways Logo
10:35 am - 9:10 am
DSM
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JNB
39h 35m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
2:05 pm - 7:21 pm
JNB
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DSM
36h 16m
2 stops
$1,621Qatar Airways
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 18
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:21 am - 1:05 pm
DSM
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JNB
23h 44m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 2:19 pm
JNB
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DSM
31h 49m
3 stops
$1,642Ethiopian Air
Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Oct 2
Qatar Airways Logo
10:35 am - 9:10 am
DSM
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JNB
39h 35m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
2:05 pm - 7:21 pm
JNB
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DSM
36h 16m
2 stops
$1,650Qatar Airways
Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 23
Qatar Airways Logo
6:55 am - 4:00 am
DSM
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JNB
38h 05m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
2:05 pm - 10:06 pm
JNB
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DSM
39h 01m
2 stops
$1,654Qatar Airways
Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Oct 2
Qatar Airways Logo
7:05 am - 9:10 am
DSM
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JNB
43h 05m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
2:05 pm - 7:21 pm
JNB
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DSM
36h 16m
2 stops
$1,662Qatar Airways
Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Oct 1
Qatar Airways Logo
10:35 am - 9:10 am
DSM
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JNB
39h 35m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
2:05 pm - 11:13 pm
JNB
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DSM
40h 08m
2 stops
$1,674Qatar 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 5 days.

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Des Moines to Johannesburg were found on Etihad Airways ($1,541) and Ethiopian Air ($1,612).

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Cheapest flight$1,001
Flight from Des Moines to Johannesburg

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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $1,001 for a one-way ticket and $1,541 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 7.8, 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8421 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
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Very good flight. Crew was great. No issues and we even arrived early.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
SAN - DTW
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Very good flight. Crew was great. No issues and we even arrived early.

The flights are constantly late anymore, and they won't even give you a glass of water on the plane. For years, they were able to do a service on this flight from Atlanta to Knoxville and Knoxville Atlanta now they say it's too short of a flight. You can't even get a quick drink of water.

Flight got canceled 4 times, missed my connecting flight due to delays, have to wait to go home tomorrow

Third flight in two months where the crew was not there. Comfort seating does not guarantee overhead bin space. Passengers with children are allowed on the plane first - if you are flying to and from Orlando, this means half the plane has boarded before you get on. And somehow all the bin space is taken up. 3 out of 5 flights have had issues with equipment or procedure. Some of these instances caused the flight to be delayed because of a "nuisance" light. One time it was a bag that had been brought on board but did not belong to anyone so we had to return to the gate. Last night we were told the "AC" on the plane doesn't work well and we're 10th for take off- because the crew was late - and that it will get cool when we're in the air. Not sure if this is usual, but I didn't think flight crew could jump seat in first class. Movie and TV selection has not been refreshed for several months- flying one to two round trips each month easily exhausts the list of content.

Great experience nice pilot very soft and easy landing and take off

We sat on the runway for over an hour before departure. That was unwelcome.

Horrible. Faucet in sink not working, wifi not working. Didn’t bring food or snacks

Flight was delayed before take off and at landing. Baggage took 20 minutes. Flight crew would not serve full soft drink and had to ask multiple times before receiving water.

From checking to boarding, it was a seamless experience. The service agents were so helpful. The flight crew was so pleasant.

Gate agent showed up 20 minutes before boarding and was not at all friendly. Had to take this flight due to the one on the day before being cancelled and any later options were already full with long standby lists. Despite having paid for Delta Comfort seats, Delta did not allow me (or anyone) to choose their seat. The agent assigned them for everyone just prior to boarding. Self seat selection was allowed on the original flight. Flight staff was great - very friendly.

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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