How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Iowa?

There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg to Iowa in 31h 54m. Fly via American Airlines or Delta 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa ranges from 25.0 - 125.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Iowa when rainfall is around 25.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Iowa?

United Airlines, KLM and Air France are the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Iowa.

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.

R22 179+ Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Iowa

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

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg to Iowa flights typically cost between R17 001 and R17 018 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R22 179 on American Airlines (Feb 5-Feb 9).

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Iowa

Round-trip from	R22 179
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R17 001

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5/2-9/2
4 total stops
67h 54m total
Johannesburg to Iowa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R59 739 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (R35 281 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Thu 5/219:35JNB - DSM

2 stops33h 29mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/216:00DSM - JNB

2 stops34h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/11R22 179

Thu 5/221:30JNB - DSM

2 stops31h 54mDelta

Mon 9/25:34DSM - JNB

1 stop29h 26mDelta

Deal found 14/11R31 474

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Return

Price

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:35-21:04

2 stops33h 29m

Des Moines

Mon 9/2

16:00-10:25

2 stops34h 25m

R22 179

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

21:30-21:24

2 stops31h 54m

Des Moines

Mon 9/2

5:34-19:00

1 stop29h 26m

R31 474

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Iowa (average of R16 642). Flying from Johannesburg to Iowa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R47 006). 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 IA?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Johannesburg to Iowa by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

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

7,7

Good

1 411 reviews

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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

1 411 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 411 reviews

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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.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 664 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 411 reviews

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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

1 487 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 411 reviews

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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

9 016 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 411 reviews

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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

7 524 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 411 reviews

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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.

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How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Iowa?
There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg to Iowa in 31h 54m. Fly via American Airlines or Delta 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.
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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Iowa (average of R16 642). Flying from Johannesburg to Iowa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R47 006). 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 Iowa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
KLM	CheapestR16 880	AverageR21 484	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR17 030	AverageR20 678	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR17 175	AverageR20 383	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	CheapestR17 185	AverageR24 042	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR22 802	AverageR29 476	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR23 846	AverageR26 306	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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