How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Des Moines?

For as low as R32 018, American Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Johannesburg in 27h 46m. 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 239), Air France (R17 287), and Virgin Atlantic (R17 434) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Des Moines. These flights start at 22% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Des Moines?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 Air France, British Airways or KLM as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

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.

R21 334+ Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines

Q: 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 160 and R22 253 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R21 334 on American Airlines (Nov 6-Nov 10).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Des Moines are usually found in November or October, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Des Moines

Round-trip from	R21 334
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R19 859

American Airlines
6/11-10/11
4 total stops
69h 30m total
Johannesburg to Des Moines

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R70 887 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 175 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 17 September 2025.

Thu 6/1119:35JNB - DSM

2 stops30h 35mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/1111:30DSM - JNB

2 stops38h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/9R21 334

Thu 6/1121:30JNB - DSM

2 stops27h 46mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 10/1118:33DSM - JNB

1 stop40h 27mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 13/9R32 018

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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 17 September 2025.

Thu 6/1119:35JNB - DSM

2 stops30h 35mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/1111:30DSM - JNB

2 stops38h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/9R21 334

Thu 6/1121:30JNB - DSM

2 stops27h 46mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 10/1118:33DSM - JNB

1 stop40h 27mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 13/9R32 018

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Des Moines?

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 2% on flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Air France, andUnited 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.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 468 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 924 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

664 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 363 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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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 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 R32 018, American Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Johannesburg in 27h 46m. 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 239), Air France (R17 287), and Virgin Atlantic (R17 434) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Des Moines. These flights start at 22% 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 6 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Des Moines

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
KLM	CheapestR17 239	AverageR20 862	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR17 287	AverageR21 431	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR17 434	AverageR20 754	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	CheapestR17 444	AverageR24 545	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR23 146	AverageR28 232	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR24 206	AverageR26 187	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

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