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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Des Moines

CPT — DSM
Sep 3 — Sep 101
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

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July

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October

Average price

R26 229
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R67 739 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (R34 049 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Des Moines

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to Des Moines at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to 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 an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated 29 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Cape Town to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 941 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Food

6,6

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 941 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 941 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Food

6,6

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to Des Moines round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines (R18 208), offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Des Moines. United Airlines is priced at 37% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Cape Town to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Cape Town to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapestR18 208AverageR24 742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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