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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines from R11 944

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DSM
Apr 14 — Apr 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines
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 15 March 2026.

Sun 1/1121:55
JNB
-
DSM
1 stop23h 32m
Kenya Airways
Sun 15/116:20
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops31h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 14/3R20 877
Mon 27/419:00
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops34h 43m
United Airlines
Mon 4/56:15
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops29h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/3R22 247
Fri 1/514:45
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops35h 48m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/514:16
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops42h 54m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/3R22 687
Sun 1/1119:45
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops33h 32m
United Airlines
Sun 15/118:00
DSM
-
JNB
3 stops26h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/3R26 172
Fri 19/614:45
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops29h 18m
Qatar Airways
Thu 16/713:04
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops43h 16m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/3R28 117
Sun 5/414:55
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops39h 53m
Qatar Airways
Sun 12/414:16
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops35h 34m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/3R28 270
Sun 5/422:00
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops27h 15m
United Airlines
Sun 12/48:04
DSM
-
JNB
3 stops27h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/3R31 552

Find 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 15 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R22 247

One-way from

R11 944

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R29 099
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 27/4-4/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 58m total
  • Johannesburg to Des Moines
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 37m total
  • Johannesburg to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R64 730 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (R35 660 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 15 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

19:00-22:43

2 stops34h 43m

Des Moines

Mon 4/5

8:00-18:30

3 stops27h 30m

R22 247

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

14:45-19:33

2 stops35h 48m

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

14:16-16:10

2 stops42h 54m

R22 687

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

22:00-18:15

2 stops27h 15m

Des Moines

Sun 12/4

8:04-18:30

3 stops27h 26m

R31 552

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

22:00-14:18

2 stops23h 18m

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

8:00-18:30

3 stops27h 30m

R33 243

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

19:00-14:24

2 stops26h 24m

Des Moines

Fri 17/7

6:00-18:30

1 stop29h 30m

R45 221
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

21:55-17:42

1 stop26h 47m

Des Moines

Fri 17/7

14:15-19:40

1 stop22h 25m

R68 128

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

21:55-17:42

1 stop26h 47m

Des Moines

Wed 15/7

11:04-19:40

1 stop25h 36m

R68 128
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

20:40-19:33

2 stops29h 53m

R13 602

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

14:30-12:29

3 stops28h 59m

R20 352

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

9:45-22:51

3 stops44h 06m

R23 634

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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 15 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways 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
7,8
Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 471 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
680 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Air France
7,4
Good
1 546 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 428 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

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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 5 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 247, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Johannesburg in 34h 43m. 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, Virgin Atlantic (R16 971), Air France (R17 202), and KLM (R17 343) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Des Moines. These flights start at 33% 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 928. KLM flights start at R16 550 while deals on British Airways start at R18 080 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Des Moines

Discover the top 5 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 15 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 971AverageR20 163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR17 202AverageR20 474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR17 343AverageR20 635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 788AverageR28 661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR23 844AverageR29 094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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