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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines from R21 965

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DSM
nov. 30 — déc. 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 31 octobre 2025.

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November

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R17 431
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R70 710 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 065 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 31 octobre 2025.

jeu. 6/1122:00JNB - DSM
2 stops33h 30mAmerican Airlines
lun. 10/1114:19DSM - JNB
2 stops33h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/10R21 965
jeu. 6/1122:00JNB - DSM
2 stops28h 10mBritish Airways
lun. 10/1116:02DSM - JNB
2 stops31h 33mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/10R24 689
jeu. 6/1121:30JNB - DSM
2 stops31h 33mDelta
lun. 10/115:35DSM - JNB
1 stop29h 25mDelta
Deal found 30/10R31 689
jeu. 6/1121:30JNB - DSM
2 stops33h 00mVirgin Atlantic
lun. 10/1114:17DSM - JNB
1 stop20h 43mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/10R31 706

Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Des Moines

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Des Moines (average of R16 896). Flying from Johannesburg to Des Moines in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 810). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 octobre 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 31 octobre 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, 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
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
671 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 482 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 996 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 488 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 6 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 5,7 km from Des Moines’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Des Moines round-trip?

    According to our current data, KLM (R17 137), Air France (R17 184), and Virgin Atlantic (R17 330) 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.

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Des Moines (average of R16 896). Flying from Johannesburg to Des Moines in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 810). 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 6 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Des Moines

Discover the top 6 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 31 octobre 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR17 137AverageR20 628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR17 184AverageR20 865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR17 330AverageR20 567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 340AverageR24 551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR23 008AverageR28 064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR24 061AverageR26 544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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