How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Des Moines?

For as low as R22 765, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Johannesburg in 30h 15m. There are 14481 km between Johannesburg and Des Moines. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

According to our current data, KLM (R17 151), United Airlines (R17 395), and Qatar Airways (R21 799) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Des Moines. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Des Moines one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R11 858. KLM flights start at R17 399 while deals on British Airways start at R17 681 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 25.0 - 125.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 25.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Des Moines?

When booking a flight from Johannesburg to Des Moines, you may want to consider flying on KLM, United Airlines or Qatar Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

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

When flying from Johannesburg to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 3 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 5,7 km from Des Moines’s city centre.

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.

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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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg to Des Moines flights typically cost between R26 371 and R20 134 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R20 366 on United Airlines (Nov 1-Nov 22).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 June 2026.

Sun 1/1122:00

JNB

DSM

2 stops46h 34m

United Airlines

Sun 22/118:00

DSM

JNB

3 stops50h 35m

United Airlines

Deal found 11/6R20 366

Thu 5/1120:20

JNB

DSM

2 stops30h 15m

Qatar Airways

Mon 9/119:04

DSM

JNB

2 stops39h 36m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 10/6R22 765

Fri 17/714:05

JNB

DSM

2 stops37h 08m

Qatar Airways

Fri 21/813:55

DSM

JNB

2 stops36h 05m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 8/6R24 138

Sun 1/1119:55

JNB

DSM

2 stops29h 38m

Lufthansa

Sun 22/116:15

DSM

JNB

1 stop28h 20m

Lufthansa

Deal found 11/6R27 794

Wed 1/714:05

JNB

DSM

2 stops40h 53m

Qatar Airways

Fri 31/75:12

DSM

JNB

2 stops44h 48m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 8/6R29 912

Thu 5/1122:00

JNB

DSM

2 stops30h 32m

United Airlines

Mon 9/118:00

DSM

JNB

3 stops26h 35m

United Airlines

Deal found 10/6R33 286

Fri 17/714:30

JNB

DSM

3 stops37h 52m

Ethiopian Air

Fri 21/86:00

DSM

JNB

2 stops31h 10m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 8/6R33 551

Wed 1/714:30

JNB

DSM

3 stops30h 57m

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Fri 31/76:00

DSM

JNB

2 stops31h 10m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 8/6R33 998

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Round-trip from	R22 765
One-way from	R16 263
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	September
Average price	R23 939

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69h 51m total
Johannesburg to Des Moines

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41h 15m total
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9:04-8:40

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14:05-23:58

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8:00-18:35

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14:30-21:22

3 stops37h 52m

Des Moines

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6:00-20:10

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R33 551

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JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

19:45-21:17

3 stops33h 32m

Des Moines

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13:05-10:00

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JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:20-21:22

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Des Moines

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JNB - DSM

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/8

20:55-19:14

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R16 296

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/8

18:00-23:19

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JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

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Fri 7/8

21:55-22:37

1 stop31h 42m

R45 000

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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7,3

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3 726 reviews

KLM

7,8

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6,0

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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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 3 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 R22 765, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Johannesburg in 30h 15m. There are 14481 km between Johannesburg and Des Moines. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Des Moines round-trip?
According to our current data, KLM (R17 151), United Airlines (R17 395), and Qatar Airways (R21 799) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Des Moines. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Des Moines one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R11 858. KLM flights start at R17 399 while deals on British Airways start at R17 681 one-way.
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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KLM	CheapestR17 151	AverageR20 736	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
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