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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines from R18 358

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DSM
Aug 19 — Aug 261
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 20 July 2026.

Wed 16/922:00
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops32h 33m
United Airlines
Wed 23/98:00
DSM
-
JNB
3 stops27h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/7R18 358
Sun 1/1122:00
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops27h 23m
United Airlines
Sun 22/118:00
DSM
-
JNB
3 stops26h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/7R18 474
Sun 1/1122:00
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops26h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/116:21
DSM
-
JNB
1 stop28h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7R19 826
Wed 16/922:00
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops32h 33m
United Airlines
Thu 24/98:00
DSM
-
JNB
3 stops27h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/7R20 156
Tue 1/923:15
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops30h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/917:35
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7R21 443
Wed 16/923:15
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops42h 02m
Delta
Thu 24/911:31
DSM
-
JNB
1 stop25h 09m
Delta
Deal found 19/7R21 707
Tue 1/923:15
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops28h 44m
Delta
Tue 8/911:31
DSM
-
JNB
1 stop25h 09m
Delta
Deal found 18/7R21 839
Wed 16/921:55
JNB
-
DSM
1 stop19h 51m
Delta
Wed 23/911:31
DSM
-
JNB
1 stop25h 09m
Delta
Deal found 19/7R26 308
Sun 9/818:50
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops29h 00m
Air France
Fri 21/817:56
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops33h 24m
Air France
Deal found 18/7R27 133
Sun 1/1120:40
JNB
-
DSM
3 stops32h 55m
Air Canada
Sun 22/1113:05
DSM
-
JNB
3 stops36h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 17/7R27 463
Sat 8/823:15
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops52h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 21/817:56
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops33h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7R28 057

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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 20 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 358

Popular in

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Cheapest in

September

Average price

R28 865
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 16/9-23/9
  • 5 total stops
  • 60h 03m total
  • Johannesburg to Des Moines
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

22:00-23:33

2 stops32h 33m

Des Moines

Wed 23/9

9:13-18:30

2 stops26h 17m

R18 358

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

22:00-20:29

2 stops30h 29m

Des Moines

Sun 22/11

8:00-18:35

2 stops26h 35m

R18 474

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

22:00-23:33

2 stops32h 33m

Des Moines

Thu 24/9

8:00-18:30

3 stops27h 30m

R20 156

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

23:15-10:17

2 stops42h 02m

Des Moines

Thu 24/9

11:31-19:40

1 stop25h 09m

R21 707

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

23:15-21:11

2 stops28h 56m

Des Moines

Thu 24/9

5:45-19:40

1 stop30h 55m

R21 707

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

10:05-21:28

2 stops42h 23m

Des Moines

Wed 23/9

15:22-5:30

2 stops31h 08m

R29 871

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

21:55-10:43

1 stop19h 48m

Des Moines

Fri 21/8

6:00-21:20

2 stops32h 20m

R37 459
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/8

23:15-20:39

2 stops28h 24m

Des Moines

Fri 21/8

14:54-19:40

1 stop21h 46m

R42 226

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/8

19:20-10:26

3 stops46h 06m

Des Moines

Fri 21/8

13:21-8:35

3 stops36h 14m

R61 062

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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 20 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,United Airlines, 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
1 541 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 541 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 541 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 016 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 541 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 747 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 541 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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 3 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 R18 358, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Johannesburg in 32h 33m. 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 100), United Airlines (R19 441), and Qatar Airways (R21 734) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Des Moines. These flights start at 41% 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 3 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 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 20 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR17 100AverageR20 638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR19 441AverageR30 590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR21 734AverageR27 052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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