How long is the flight to Des Moines?

The duration of your flight to Des Moines depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular route to Des Moines on KAYAK is from Johannesburg , which takes 30h 53m .

How far is Des Moines Airport from central Des Moines?

Des Moines Airport is 4 miles from the center of Des Moines.

What is the name of Des Moines’s airport?

When flying to Des Moines, you'll arrive at Des Moines Airport (DSM). The airport is also known as Des Moines or Des Moines Intl.

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

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 to Des Moines.

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 to Des Moines?

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 Des Moines with an airline and back with another airline.

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

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 Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

How many direct flights to Des Moines are there each day?

There are around 190 direct flights from within South Africa to Des Moines every day. Most flights depart in the afternoon, with 33% of flights departing in the afternoon.

How many direct flights to Des Moines are there each week?

Each week there are around 1,326 direct flights from within South Africa to Des Moines. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 20% of flights taking off on this day.

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Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8

8:20 pm - 7:13 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

30h 53m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:36 am - 8:40 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Jan 5

7:45 pm - 7:16 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

31h 31m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8

8:20 pm - 7:13 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

30h 53m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:36 am - 8:40 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8

8:20 pm - 7:13 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

30h 53m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:36 am - 8:40 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 04m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,466Qatar Airways

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Jan 5

7:45 pm - 7:16 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

31h 31m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:00 pm - 6:35 pmDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

67h 35m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

$1,466United Airlines

Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8

8:20 pm - 7:13 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

30h 53m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:36 am - 8:40 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 04m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,470Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8

8:20 pm - 7:13 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

30h 53m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:36 am - 8:40 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 04m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,476Qatar Airways

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Jan 5

7:55 pm - 9:55 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

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Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Jan 5

7:55 pm - 9:55 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

34h 00m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:30 pm - 9:40 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

55h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

$1,553Lufthansa

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Jan 5

7:55 pm - 9:55 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines

34h 00m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:30 pm - 9:40 amDSM Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

55h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Des Moines

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

How long is the flight to Des Moines?: The duration of your flight to Des Moines depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular route to Des Moines on KAYAK is from Johannesburg, which takes 30h 53m.
How many direct flights to Des Moines are there each day?: There are around 190 direct flights from within South Africa to Des Moines every day. Most flights depart in the afternoon, with 33% of flights departing in the afternoon.

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Flight from Johannesburg to Des Moines

How far is Des Moines Airport from central Des Moines?
Des Moines Airport is 4 miles from the center of Des Moines.
What is the name of Des Moines’s airport?
When flying to Des Moines, you'll arrive at Des Moines Airport (DSM). The airport is also known as Des Moines or Des Moines Intl.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Des Moines?
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 to Des Moines.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Des Moines?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 to Des Moines?
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 Des Moines with an airline and back with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Des Moines?
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 Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.
How many direct flights to Des Moines are there each week?
Each week there are around 1,326 direct flights from within South Africa to Des Moines. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 20% of flights taking off on this day.

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7.4Comfort

7.5Boarding

8.2Crew

7.1Food

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