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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines from R17 058

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DSM
Apr 1 — Apr 81
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 2 March 2026.

Sun 15/323:59
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops47h 55m
KLM
Thu 12/1110:55
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops27h 10m
KLM
Deal found 1/3R17 058
Sun 15/321:55
JNB
-
DSM
1 stop25h 38m
Kenya Airways
Thu 12/1114:35
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops23h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/3R19 813
Sun 15/319:45
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops32h 55m
United Airlines
Thu 12/118:00
DSM
-
JNB
3 stops26h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/3R20 578
Wed 4/313:45
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops42h 14m
Qatar Airways
Sun 8/319:27
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops49h 28m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/2R25 468
Sun 15/320:15
JNB
-
DSM
3 stops45h 15m
Air Canada
Thu 12/1113:05
DSM
-
JNB
3 stops37h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/3R55 474

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 2 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 058

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R24 942
KLM
  • KLM
  • 15/3-12/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Des Moines
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (R29 068 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 2 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

23:59-16:54

2 stops47h 55m

Des Moines

Thu 12/11

10:55-22:05

2 stops27h 10m

R17 058

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

19:45-21:40

2 stops32h 55m

Des Moines

Thu 12/11

8:00-18:35

3 stops26h 35m

R20 578

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

20:15-10:30

3 stops45h 15m

Des Moines

Thu 12/11

13:05-10:30

3 stops37h 25m

R55 474

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Des Moines (average of R15 991). Flying from Johannesburg to Des Moines in October is currently the most expensive (average of R43 816). 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.

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 2 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
7,7
Good
1 461 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

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
7,7
Good
1 461 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 461 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

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
7,7
Good
1 461 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

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
3 745 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 461 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

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
1 541 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 461 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

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
9 375 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 461 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

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

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 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 R20 578, KLM can have you in Des Moines from Johannesburg in 32h 55m. 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 (R15 977), Air France (R16 194), and KLM (R16 328) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Des Moines. These flights start at 32% 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 942. KLM flights start at R15 581 while deals on British Airways start at R17 021 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.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Des Moines (average of R15 991). Flying from Johannesburg to Des Moines in October is currently the most expensive (average of R43 816). 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 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 2 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 977AverageR18 983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 194AverageR19 742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 328AverageR19 427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 746AverageR26 983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR22 448AverageR27 390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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