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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines from R24 141

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DSM
Jun 28 — Jul 51
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 29 May 2026.

Mon 6/78:45
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops45h 11m
Lufthansa
Wed 22/76:00
DSM
-
JNB
1 stop29h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 24/5R24 141
Thu 25/69:50
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops53h 42m
Etihad Airways
Thu 2/78:53
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops40h 27m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/5R25 137
Thu 9/720:55
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops30h 23m
Qatar Airways
Thu 16/713:35
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops31h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/5R28 796
Thu 25/614:30
JNB
-
DSM
3 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 2/718:50
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops42h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/5R29 041
Thu 9/719:00
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops33h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/711:23
DSM
-
JNB
3 stops38h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/5R29 695
Mon 6/723:15
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops28h 53m
Delta
Wed 22/714:25
DSM
-
JNB
1 stop22h 15m
Delta
Deal found 24/5R29 923
Mon 6/78:20
JNB
-
DSM
3 stops37h 07m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 22/76:00
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops31h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/5R31 442
Thu 9/723:15
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops28h 34m
Delta
Thu 16/75:41
DSM
-
JNB
1 stop30h 59m
Delta
Deal found 25/5R35 591
Thu 25/623:15
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops28h 26m
Delta
Thu 2/75:35
DSM
-
JNB
1 stop31h 05m
Delta
Deal found 25/5R40 050

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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 29 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R24 141

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R23 226
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 6/7-22/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 74h 41m total
  • Johannesburg to Des Moines
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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 29 May 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

8:45-22:56

2 stops45h 11m

Des Moines

Wed 22/7

6:00-18:30

1 stop29h 30m

R24 141

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/7

20:55-20:18

2 stops30h 23m

Des Moines

Thu 16/7

13:35-4:00

2 stops31h 25m

R28 796

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

14:30-19:25

3 stops35h 55m

Des Moines

Thu 2/7

18:50-20:10

2 stops42h 20m

R29 041
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

23:15-21:08

2 stops28h 53m

Des Moines

Wed 22/7

14:25-19:40

1 stop22h 15m

R29 923

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

8:20-14:27

3 stops37h 07m

Des Moines

Wed 22/7

6:00-20:10

2 stops31h 10m

R31 442

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/7

23:15-20:49

2 stops28h 34m

Des Moines

Thu 16/7

5:41-19:40

1 stop30h 59m

R35 591

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

19:20-21:22

3 stops33h 02m

Des Moines

Wed 22/7

11:23-8:35

3 stops38h 12m

R40 230

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

21:55-13:35

1 stop22h 40m

Des Moines

Thu 2/7

5:35-19:40

1 stop31h 05m

R63 554

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/7

19:10-21:22

2 stops33h 12m

Des Moines

Sat 18/7

15:24-10:15

2 stops35h 51m

R112 702

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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 29 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Qatar Airways, 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
7,8
Good
1 526 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 526 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 526 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 526 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Air France
7,4
Good
1 595 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 526 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 763 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 526 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

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

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 4 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 R28 796, Lufthansa can have you in Des Moines from Johannesburg in 30h 23m. 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, Air France (R16 608), KLM (R16 933), and United Airlines (R17 174) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Des Moines. These flights start at 41% 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 516. KLM flights start at R17 178 while deals on British Airways start at R17 456 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 4 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Des Moines

Discover the top 4 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 29 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapestR16 608AverageR19 767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 933AverageR20 472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 174AverageR28 986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR21 522AverageR24 968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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