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R2 403+ Cheap flights from Des Moines

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DSM — JNB
Aug 31 — Sep 71
1 adult

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 26 August 2025.

Thu 9/105:47DSM - JNB
1 stop30h 53mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/1018:50JNB - DSM
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R24 224
Wed 8/1018:36DSM - JNB
2 stops30h 59mLufthansa
Wed 15/1019:00JNB - DSM
2 stops29h 24mLufthansa
Deal found 24/8R24 241
Wed 8/105:47DSM - JNB
1 stop30h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1023:15JNB - DSM
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R24 276
Tue 7/1014:13DSM - JNB
1 stop22h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/1018:50JNB - DSM
2 stops29h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R24 294
Thu 9/105:47DSM - JNB
2 stops32h 48mKLM
Thu 16/1018:50JNB - DSM
2 stops29h 01mKLM
Deal found 24/8R24 382
Wed 8/1011:06DSM - JNB
2 stops27h 14mKLM
Wed 15/1018:50JNB - DSM
2 stops29h 01mKLM
Deal found 25/8R24 434
Wed 8/1014:13DSM - JNB
1 stop22h 27mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 15/1021:55JNB - DSM
1 stop26h 49mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 25/8R24 680

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 9/10

5:47-19:40

1 stop30h 53m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

18:50-22:30

2 stops34h 40m

R24 224

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Wed 8/10

18:36-8:35

2 stops30h 59m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

19:00-17:24

2 stops29h 24m

R24 241

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Wed 8/10

5:47-19:40

1 stop30h 53m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

23:15-20:35

2 stops28h 20m

R24 276

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 7/10

14:13-19:40

1 stop22h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

18:50-16:52

2 stops29h 02m

R24 294

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 9/10

5:47-21:35

2 stops32h 48m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

18:50-16:51

2 stops29h 01m

R24 382

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Wed 8/10

11:06-21:20

2 stops27h 14m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

18:50-16:51

2 stops29h 01m

R24 434

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Wed 15/10

7:30-10:35

3 stops44h 05m

R14 243

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Wed 15/10

15:48-9:35

2 stops34h 47m

R15 489

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Wed 8/10

5:00-8:20

2 stops44h 20m

R15 927

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Wed 8/10

14:13-19:40

1 stop22h 27m

R19 628

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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 R19 856). Flying from Des Moines in June will prove the most costly (average of R27 609). 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 R1 396

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 (580 flights per day), Atlanta (142 flights per day) and Detroit (110 flights per day).

Minneapolis St Paul
Minneapolis St Paul
From R1 817

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

The cheapest city to fly to from Des Moines is Minneapolis St Paul, with prices starting at R31 879. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Minneapolis St Paul
Minneapolis St Paul
From R1 817

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
7 309 reviews
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Entertainment

6,4

Overall

6,7

Boarding

6,9

Comfort

6,7

Food

6,3

Crew

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2025

LAX - LHR

Entertainment system did not work. Seems like Wi-Fi should have been comped at hat point. Boarding at Marco Polo in Venice was terrible. Insisted on gate checking our bag but not others! Connection was confused and flight was very late.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 309 reviews
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 309 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

6,7

Boarding

6,9

Comfort

6,7

Food

6,3

Crew

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2025

LAX - LHR

Entertainment system did not work. Seems like Wi-Fi should have been comped at hat point. Boarding at Marco Polo in Venice was terrible. Insisted on gate checking our bag but not others! Connection was confused and flight was very late.

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Related info for your journey

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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, Dublin, Boston. While Denver, Cancún, Nashville are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

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    Users have flown out of Des Moines for as low as R31 879 to Minneapolis (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R32 337 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 June 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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