$1,198 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to South Africa

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Book Cheap Des Moines to South Africa Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to South Africa 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 South Africa

Fri, Feb 27 - Tue, Mar 3
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3:25 pm - 10:25 amDSM-JNB
35h 00m2 stops
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7:35 pm - 5:48 pmJNB-DSM
30h 13m2 stops
$1,234American Airlines
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Mon, Mar 9 - Fri, Mar 13
Qatar Airways Logo
5:52 pm - 8:40 amDSM-JNB
31h 48m2 stops
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12:45 pm - 4:17 pmJNB-DSM
34h 32m2 stops
$1,305Qatar Airways
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Sun, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 12
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5:52 pm - 9:00 amDSM-JNB
32h 08m2 stops
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8:55 pm - 10:40 pmJNB-DSM
32h 45m2 stops
$1,320Qatar Airways
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Sun, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 12
Qatar Airways Logo
5:52 pm - 4:10 pmDSM-JNB
39h 18m2 stops
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8:40 pm - 10:40 pmJNB-DSM
33h 00m2 stops
$1,504Qatar Airways
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Sun, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 12
Delta Logo
11:04 am - 7:40 pmDSM-JNB
25h 36m1 stop
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9:55 pm - 10:29 pmJNB-DSM
31h 34m1 stop
$1,697Delta
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Sun, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 12
Delta Logo
10:15 am - 7:40 pmDSM-JNB
26h 25m2 stops
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9:55 pm - 10:29 pmJNB-DSM
31h 34m1 stop
$1,702Delta
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Sat, Mar 14 - Fri, Mar 20
American Airlines Logo
6:20 pm - 7:35 amDSM-JNB
30h 15m2 stops
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10:00 pm - 9:53 pmJNB-DSM
30h 53m2 stops
$1,734American Airlines
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Fri, Jan 9 - Fri, Jan 16
Delta Logo
6:24 am - 7:00 pmDSM-JNB
28h 36m2 stops
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11:59 pm - 8:54 pmJNB-DSM
28h 55m2 stops
$1,738Delta
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Fri, Jan 9 - Fri, Jan 16
British Airways Logo
5:01 pm - 7:35 amDSM-JNB
54h 34m2 stops
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7:35 pm - 1:17 pmJNB-DSM
49h 42m2 stops
$1,770British Airways
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Fri, Jan 9 - Fri, Jan 16
Virgin Atlantic Logo
1:03 pm - 7:00 pmDSM-JNB
21h 57m1 stop
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10:00 pm - 10:29 pmJNB-DSM
32h 29m2 stops
$1,790Virgin Atlantic
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to South Africa flights

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

Which airlines fly non-stop between Des Moines and South Africa?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Des Moines to South Africa.

There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Des Moines to South Africa. They are Delta and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is United Airlines, with the best round-trip deal found costing $1,322 and arriving in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). On average, United Airlines offers the best prices for nonstop flights between Des Moines and South Africa.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to South Africa?

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 South Africa were found on American Airlines ($1,234) and Qatar Airways ($1,504).

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$1,198
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
Flight from Des Moines to Johannesburg

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  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $1,347 on average. Morning departures are around 10% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,706.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Des Moines to South Africa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to South Africa? 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 8002 reviews
8.5Crew
7.3Food
8.1Boarding
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
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Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2025SFO - MSP
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Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Service in business class was not impressive. I ordered coffee with dinner and then watched other people get 2 refills before I got my 1 cup of coffee, and only after I pressed the attendant button overhead. Furthermore, the seats in the forward cabin need maintenance on this 737-800: the upholstery is detaching from the seat frame, at least on the backs of seats 1C, 1D.

Plenty of leg room, temperature was great and staff was excellent. Would do it more often.

The ticket agents in West Palm Beach on Friday afternoon Nov. 7th were incredible in getting us on an earlier plane to Atlanta during the government shutdown. Had the taken our original flight we would have missed our connection. She did this on her own, We didn't even have to ask, and she did it all with a smile and showing genuine concern that we would be taken care of. We are very grateful and thankful. We fly often, and now we will be sure to fly Delta.

Flight delayed then cancelled. Misplaced luggage. Still do not have. Rented car 1100 mile drive. I had to buy some overnight Hotels clothes toiletries gas food at my expense. Still not home. Not sure where luggage is. Over 4 hours on hold to Felta

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

Our flight attendant in FIRST CLASS was one of the worst I’ve ever had. She was not at all pleasant, nor particularly good at her service.

Everything went well and was good. Nothing exceptional, but no complaints either. Cheap seats are pretty comfortable.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Door to door, the crew and staff were amazing. It was a stressful travel day with delays, but they were focused on customers and doing what they could to get us to our destinations.

Even though we were delayed, we were able to make our connection

Seats in waiting area and on plane hard as rock. Fast internet on the flight was great! Crew was kind.

Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

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