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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Iowa from R24 172

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DSM
Jun 27 — Jul 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Iowa

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 May 2026.

Mon 6/78:45
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops45h 11m
Lufthansa
Wed 22/76:00
DSM
-
JNB
1 stop29h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 24/5R24 172
Thu 25/69:50
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops53h 42m
Etihad Airways
Thu 2/78:53
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops40h 27m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/5R25 170
Thu 9/720:55
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops30h 23m
Qatar Airways
Thu 16/713:35
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops31h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/5R28 833
Thu 25/614:30
JNB
-
DSM
3 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 2/718:50
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops42h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/5R29 079
Thu 9/719:00
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops33h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/711:23
DSM
-
JNB
3 stops38h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/5R29 733
Mon 6/723:15
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops28h 53m
Delta
Wed 22/714:25
DSM
-
JNB
1 stop22h 15m
Delta
Deal found 24/5R29 962
Mon 6/78:20
JNB
-
DSM
3 stops37h 07m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 22/76:00
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops31h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/5R31 483
Thu 9/723:15
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops28h 34m
Delta
Thu 16/75:41
DSM
-
JNB
1 stop30h 59m
Delta
Deal found 25/5R35 637
Thu 25/623:15
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops28h 26m
Delta
Thu 2/75:35
DSM
-
JNB
1 stop31h 05m
Delta
Deal found 25/5R40 102

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated 28 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R24 172

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R23 256
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 6/7-22/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 74h 41m total
  • Johannesburg to Iowa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (R145 794 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (R29 218 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

8:45-22:56

2 stops45h 11m

Des Moines

Wed 22/7

6:00-18:30

1 stop29h 30m

R24 172

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/7

20:55-20:18

2 stops30h 23m

Des Moines

Thu 16/7

13:35-4:00

2 stops31h 25m

R28 833

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

14:30-19:25

3 stops35h 55m

Des Moines

Thu 2/7

18:50-20:10

2 stops42h 20m

R29 079
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

23:15-21:08

2 stops28h 53m

Des Moines

Wed 22/7

14:25-19:40

1 stop22h 15m

R29 962

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

8:20-14:27

3 stops37h 07m

Des Moines

Wed 22/7

6:00-20:10

2 stops31h 10m

R31 483

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/7

23:15-20:49

2 stops28h 34m

Des Moines

Thu 16/7

5:41-19:40

1 stop30h 59m

R35 637

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

19:20-21:22

3 stops33h 02m

Des Moines

Wed 22/7

11:23-8:35

3 stops38h 12m

R40 282

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

21:55-13:35

1 stop22h 40m

Des Moines

Thu 2/7

5:35-19:40

1 stop31h 05m

R63 636

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/7

19:10-21:22

2 stops33h 12m

Des Moines

Sat 18/7

15:24-10:15

2 stops35h 51m

R112 848

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Iowa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Iowa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Iowa?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Iowa (average of R16 616). Flying from Johannesburg to Iowa in April is currently the most expensive (average of R25 693). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Iowa?

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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 Iowa. Reviews last updated 28 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Qatar Airways, andAir France from Johannesburg to Iowa have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 526 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

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
1 526 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 526 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

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
3 727 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 526 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

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
1 595 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 526 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

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
9 763 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 526 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

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 Iowa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Iowa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg to Iowa in 30h 23m. Fly via Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. Johannesburg and Iowa are separated by a distance of 14481 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Iowa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Turkish Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R4 253. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Kuwait Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg to Iowa for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Iowa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Iowa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Iowa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Iowa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Iowa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Iowa 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 Iowa?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Iowa (average of R16 616). Flying from Johannesburg to Iowa in April is currently the most expensive (average of R25 693). 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 4 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Iowa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Iowa. 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 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR16 618AverageR30 317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 629AverageR19 792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 955AverageR20 498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR21 372AverageR25 350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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