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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines from R21 199

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
Jul 17 — Jul 241
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Des Moines are usually found in November or October, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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 12 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R21 199

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R26 735
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 6/11-10/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 29m total
  • Johannesburg to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R60 845 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 984 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 12 July 2025.

Thu 6/1122:05JNB - DSM
2 stops30h 07mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/1115:58DSM - JNB
2 stops34h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/7R21 199
Thu 6/1119:40JNB - DSM
2 stops34h 43mDelta
Mon 10/1111:04DSM - JNB
1 stop23h 56mDelta
Deal found 11/7R33 057
Thu 6/1119:45JNB - DSM
2 stops26h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/1111:26DSM - JNB
3 stops23h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/7R34 629
Sat 26/720:25JNB - DSM
2 stops34h 19mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/77:30DSM - JNB
3 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7R37 540
Wed 16/719:25JNB - DSM
2 stops29h 14mBritish Airways
Sun 7/1212:43DSM - JNB
2 stops34h 52mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/7R44 291
Sat 26/719:35JNB - DSM
3 stops33h 12mAir Canada
Wed 30/711:25DSM - JNB
3 stops38h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 10/7R82 081

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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 12 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Johannesburg

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Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

22:05-20:12

2 stops30h 07m

Des Moines

Mon 10/11

15:58-10:20

2 stops34h 22m

R21 199

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

19:40-22:23

2 stops34h 43m

Des Moines

Mon 10/11

11:04-19:00

1 stop23h 56m

R33 057

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

19:45-14:19

2 stops26h 34m

Des Moines

Mon 10/11

11:26-18:35

3 stops23h 09m

R34 629

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/7

20:25-23:44

2 stops34h 19m

Des Moines

Wed 30/7

7:30-8:20

3 stops41h 50m

R37 540

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/7

19:35-21:47

3 stops33h 12m

Des Moines

Wed 30/7

11:25-8:35

3 stops38h 10m

R82 081

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Deals found on 11/7

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

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 27 June 2025.

Booking 48 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?

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 12 July 2025.

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.

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 12 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, andAmerican 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.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 950 reviews
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Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 950 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 950 reviews
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Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 849 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 950 reviews
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Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.
American Airlines
7,2
Good
10 000 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 950 reviews
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Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.
Air Canada
7,1
Good
9 704 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 950 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.

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, American Airlines (R21 199), Delta (R33 057), and United Airlines (R34 629) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Des Moines. These flights start at 8% 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

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 12 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR17 643AverageR21 329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR17 800AverageR21 613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR17 951AverageR21 370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 962AverageR24 999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR23 833AverageR29 070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR24 924AverageR26 964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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