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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines from R21 514

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DSM
may. 28 — jun. 41
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 28 abril 2026.

lun. 8/618:00
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops35h 31m
KLM
lun. 15/610:23
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops27h 57m
KLM
Deal found 24/4R21 514
lun. 18/518:50
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops33h 22m
KLM
mié. 10/610:23
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops27h 57m
KLM
Deal found 27/4R24 915
lun. 18/58:45
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops43h 38m
Lufthansa
mié. 10/66:00
DSM
-
JNB
1 stop29h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 27/4R29 390
lun. 18/522:50
JNB
-
DSM
3 stops46h 34m
Ethiopian Air
mié. 10/66:00
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops24h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/4R35 003
lun. 8/619:00
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops31h 25m
United Airlines
lun. 15/613:35
DSM
-
JNB
3 stops60h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/4R35 235
lun. 18/519:20
JNB
-
DSM
3 stops33h 03m
Air Canada
mié. 10/613:05
DSM
-
JNB
3 stops36h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 27/4R41 146
lun. 8/621:55
JNB
-
DSM
1 stop31h 36m
Delta
lun. 15/610:23
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops27h 57m
Delta
Deal found 24/4R47 634

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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 28 abril 2026.

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R21 514

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R46 726
KLM
  • KLM
  • 8/6-15/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 28m total
  • Johannesburg to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (R145 484 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (R29 880 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 28 abril 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 18/5

18:50-21:12

2 stops33h 22m

Des Moines

mié. 10/6

10:23-21:20

2 stops27h 57m

R24 915

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 18/5

8:45-21:23

2 stops43h 38m

Des Moines

mié. 10/6

6:00-18:30

1 stop29h 30m

R29 390

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 18/5

22:50-14:24

3 stops46h 34m

Des Moines

mié. 10/6

6:00-13:25

2 stops24h 25m

R35 003

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 8/6

19:00-19:25

2 stops31h 25m

Des Moines

lun. 15/6

13:35-8:35

3 stops60h 00m

R35 235

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 18/5

19:20-21:23

3 stops33h 03m

Des Moines

mié. 10/6

13:05-8:35

3 stops36h 30m

R41 146

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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 28 abril 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
1 508 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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
1 508 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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
3 726 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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
1 580 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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
9 672 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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

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 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 R24 915, KLM can have you in Des Moines from Johannesburg in 33h 22m. 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 788), KLM (R16 926), and United Airlines (R19 460) 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 641. KLM flights start at R16 152 while deals on British Airways start at R17 645 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 28 abril 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapestR16 788AverageR19 982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 926AverageR20 500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR19 460AverageR29 301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR21 756AverageR27 079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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