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R2 915+ Cheap flights from Des Moines

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DSM — JNB
Dec 6 — Dec 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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R31 722 or less

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R1 822 or less
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Thu 5/315:25DSM - JNB
2 stops32h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/319:35JNB - DSM
2 stops33h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/11R21 556
Wed 11/318:20DSM - JNB
2 stops33h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 19/322:00JNB - DSM
2 stops30h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/11R21 992
Sun 5/415:30DSM - JNB
2 stops35h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 12/420:40JNB - DSM
2 stops33h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/11R23 232
Sun 5/418:20DSM - JNB
2 stops32h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/421:15JNB - DSM
2 stops27h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11R25 047
Thu 5/311:28DSM - JNB
1 stop23h 32mDelta
Mon 9/319:20JNB - DSM
2 stops33h 07mDelta
Deal found 3/11R28 503
Thu 5/311:28DSM - JNB
1 stop23h 32mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 9/322:00JNB - DSM
2 stops30h 27mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/11R28 817
Sun 5/417:15DSM - JNB
1 stop19h 25mDelta
Sun 12/423:15JNB - DSM
2 stops29h 02mDelta
Deal found 5/11R30 248
Sun 5/411:30DSM - JNB
3 stops38h 05mAir Canada
Sun 12/419:30JNB - DSM
3 stops45h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 4/11R37 177
Sat 20/1213:24DSM - JNB
2 stops37h 01mBritish Airways
Sat 27/1222:00JNB - DSM
2 stops28h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/11R37 596
Fri 19/1218:35DSM - JNB
2 stops55h 50mBritish Airways
Fri 26/1219:35JNB - DSM
2 stops30h 51mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/11R38 609
Sat 20/1218:35DSM - JNB
2 stops55h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1213:45JNB - DSM
2 stops36h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11R45 503

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 5/3

11:26-7:35

2 stops36h 09m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:35-18:02

2 stops29h 27m

R21 556

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Wed 11/3

18:20-10:25

2 stops33h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

22:00-21:52

2 stops30h 52m

R21 992

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 5/4

15:30-10:00

2 stops35h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

20:40-22:40

2 stops33h 00m

R23 232

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 5/3

11:28-19:00

1 stop23h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:20-21:27

2 stops33h 07m

R28 503

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 5/3

11:28-19:00

1 stop23h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

22:00-21:27

2 stops30h 27m

R28 817

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 5/4

11:04-19:40

1 stop25h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

23:15-21:17

2 stops29h 02m

R30 248

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 5/4

11:30-8:35

3 stops38h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

19:30-10:20

3 stops45h 50m

R37 177

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 9/12

17:01-7:35

2 stops30h 34m

R15 360

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 9/12

13:17-8:20

3 stops59h 03m

R22 813

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sat 20/12

18:35-10:25

2 stops55h 50m

R27 386

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines (average of R21 277). Flying from Des Moines in October will prove the most costly (average of R32 849). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Des Moines?

When flying from Des Moines check dates and pricing for the following: British Airways. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

British Airways
British Airways
From R24 362

What are popular destinations to fly to from Des Moines?

From Des Moines you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Chicago (520 flights per day), Dallas (81 flights per day) and Atlanta (73 flights per day).

Denver Intl
Denver Intl
From R1 822
Minneapolis St Paul
Minneapolis St Paul
From R31 722

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Des Moines?

The cheapest city to fly to from Des Moines is Denver Intl, with prices starting at R1 822. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Denver Intl
Denver Intl
From R1 822
Minneapolis St Paul
Minneapolis St Paul
From R31 722

Airline reviews for flights from Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Des Moines. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with British Airways from Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 496 reviews
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Boarding

6,9

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,7

Crew

7,6

Food

6,3

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

IAD - LHR

The plane had to load and unload passengers not through a jet way but out on the tarmac at Heathrow. The steps were steep. We weren't expecting to have to carry our luggage up and down stairs.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 496 reviews
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 496 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6,9

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,7

Crew

7,6

Food

6,3

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

IAD - LHR

The plane had to load and unload passengers not through a jet way but out on the tarmac at Heathrow. The steps were steep. We weren't expecting to have to carry our luggage up and down stairs.

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Des Moines?

    The most selected flight destinations from Des Moines for the current month are Denver, Cancún, Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. While Denver, Cancún, Nashville are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Des Moines for as low as R1 822 to Denver (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R17 000 to fly from Des Moines.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines?

    January is currently the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines. At this moment in time October is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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