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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines from R20 626

JNB — DSM
Oct 15 — Oct 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines

Wed 9/1221:20 -
1 stop33h 18m
Wed 23/1218:42 -
1 stop40h 28m
Deal found 14/9R20 626
Fri 11/1221:20 -
1 stop21h 30m
Fri 25/125:25 -
1 stop29h 45m
Deal found 14/9R20 643
Sun 6/1223:59 -
2 stops42h 51m
Wed 23/1218:42 -
1 stop40h 28m
Deal found 14/9R21 697
Tue 17/1121:20 -
1 stop28h 47m
Tue 5/111:04 -
1 stop24h 06m
Deal found 12/9R21 811
Tue 8/1223:59 -
2 stops28h 55m
Fri 25/125:25 -
1 stop29h 45m
Deal found 14/9R22 882
Sun 20/1219:45 -
2 stops35h 32m
Thu 7/113:45 -
2 stops44h 50m
Deal found 15/9R23 401
Sat 19/1221:20 -
1 stop28h 06m
Fri 8/110:55 -
2 stops27h 05m
Deal found 15/9R25 316

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R20 626

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Average price

R18 809
Delta
  • Delta
  • 9/12-23/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 73h 46m total
  • Johannesburg to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (R127 475 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (R27 150 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Tue 17/11

21:20-19:15

2 stops29h 55m

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Tue 5/1

6:20-19:10

2 stops28h 50m

R20 643

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Des Moines?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Des Moines flights typically cost between R18 225 and R21 000 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R20 626 on Delta (Dec 9–Dec 23).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways and United Airlines from Johannesburg to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 732 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Scott,Jul 2026

DOH - ORD

Food and entertainment were really good. Seats and leg room were horrible. Stop being greedy and treating your passengers like cattle. Cramming people into seats where they have little to no leg room is inhumane. I'm over 2m tall, so I understand I'm on the high end of the spectrum, but there should be no reason why my knees were smashed up against the seat in front of me for an entire 14hr flight. I have flown internationally for over 30 years and it was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on. I would expect more from an airline that is trying to promote itself as a top tier option.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 732 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 732 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Scott,Jul 2026

DOH - ORD

Food and entertainment were really good. Seats and leg room were horrible. Stop being greedy and treating your passengers like cattle. Cramming people into seats where they have little to no leg room is inhumane. I'm over 2m tall, so I understand I'm on the high end of the spectrum, but there should be no reason why my knees were smashed up against the seat in front of me for an entire 14hr flight. I have flown internationally for over 30 years and it was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on. I would expect more from an airline that is trying to promote itself as a top tier option.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 213 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 732 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Scott,Jul 2026

DOH - ORD

Food and entertainment were really good. Seats and leg room were horrible. Stop being greedy and treating your passengers like cattle. Cramming people into seats where they have little to no leg room is inhumane. I'm over 2m tall, so I understand I'm on the high end of the spectrum, but there should be no reason why my knees were smashed up against the seat in front of me for an entire 14hr flight. I have flown internationally for over 30 years and it was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on. I would expect more from an airline that is trying to promote itself as a top tier option.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Johannesburg?

    Most people fly into Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight to Des Moines from Johannesburg. On average, Des Moines has 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day from 2 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 5,7 km from Des Moines’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Des Moines?

    For as low as R20 643, Delta can have you in Des Moines from Johannesburg in 29h 55m. There are 14481 km between Johannesburg and Des Moines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Des Moines round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines (R18 226), and Qatar Airways (R21 384) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Des Moines. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 2 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Des Moines

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United AirlinesCheapestR18 226AverageR28 527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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