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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines from R21 810

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DSM
des. 16 — des. 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) 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 16 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R21 810

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 980
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 5/2-9/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 51m total
  • Johannesburg to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R59 598 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (R35 184 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 November 2025.

to. 5/222:00JNB - DSM
2 stops33h 08mAmerican Airlines
ma. 9/211:42DSM - JNB
2 stops38h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/11R21 810
to. 5/221:30JNB - DSM
2 stops31h 54mDelta
ma. 9/25:34DSM - JNB
1 stop29h 26mDelta
Deal found 14/11R31 435

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JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

to. 5/2

22:00-23:08

2 stops33h 08m

Des Moines

ma. 9/2

11:42-10:25

2 stops38h 43m

R21 810

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

to. 5/2

21:30-21:24

2 stops31h 54m

Des Moines

ma. 9/2

5:34-19:00

1 stop29h 26m

R31 435

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Deals found on 15/11

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Des Moines

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Des Moines (average of R16 622). Flying from Johannesburg to Des Moines in October is currently the most expensive (average of R46 947). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg 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 16 November 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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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 16 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andAir France 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.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
673 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 487 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 012 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 526 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 6 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 R31 435, American Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Johannesburg in 31h 54m. 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 (R16 859), Air France (R17 009), and Virgin Atlantic (R17 153) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Des Moines. These flights start at 30% 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.

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Des Moines (average of R16 622). Flying from Johannesburg to Des Moines in October is currently the most expensive (average of R46 947). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Des Moines

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg 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 16 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR16 859AverageR20 815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR17 009AverageR20 653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR17 153AverageR20 358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 164AverageR24 187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR22 774AverageR28 015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR23 816AverageR26 274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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