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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Iowa from R22 686

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DSM
Jul 20 — Jul 271
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 20 June 2026.

Thu 5/1120:20
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops30h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/119:04
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops39h 36m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/6R22 686
Sat 1/814:05
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops40h 56m
Qatar Airways
Sat 1/514:16
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops30h 44m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/6R26 193
Sat 1/819:00
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops34h 56m
United Airlines
Sat 1/58:00
DSM
-
JNB
3 stops27h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/6R26 605
Sat 1/819:20
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops34h 36m
SWISS
Sat 1/56:15
DSM
-
JNB
1 stop29h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 19/6R26 950
Fri 3/714:05
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops37h 08m
Qatar Airways
Thu 23/79:41
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops40h 29m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/6R28 103
Thu 2/719:00
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops50h 27m
United Airlines
Fri 24/76:00
DSM
-
JNB
3 stops46h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/6R28 646
Thu 2/723:15
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops28h 26m
Delta
Thu 23/714:25
DSM
-
JNB
1 stop22h 15m
Delta
Deal found 17/6R31 873
Thu 5/1122:00
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops30h 32m
United Airlines
Mon 9/118:00
DSM
-
JNB
3 stops26h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/6R33 206

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 20 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R22 686

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R26 242
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/11-9/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 51m total
  • Johannesburg to Iowa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (R136 454 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (R28 475 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

20:20-18:35

2 stops30h 15m

Des Moines

Mon 9/11

9:04-8:40

2 stops39h 36m

R22 686

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/8

14:05-0:01

2 stops40h 56m

Des Moines

Sat 1/5

14:16-4:00

2 stops30h 44m

R26 193

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/8

19:00-22:56

2 stops34h 56m

Des Moines

Sat 1/5

8:00-18:30

3 stops27h 30m

R26 605

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/8

19:20-22:56

2 stops34h 36m

Des Moines

Sat 1/5

6:15-18:30

1 stop29h 15m

R26 950

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

19:00-14:27

2 stops50h 27m

Des Moines

Fri 24/7

6:00-11:05

3 stops46h 05m

R28 646
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/7

23:15-21:08

2 stops28h 53m

Des Moines

Thu 23/7

14:25-19:40

1 stop22h 15m

R31 873

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

22:00-20:32

2 stops30h 32m

Des Moines

Mon 9/11

8:00-18:35

3 stops26h 35m

R33 206

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Iowa (average of R16 809). Flying from Johannesburg to Iowa in April is currently the most expensive (average of R25 864). 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 20 June 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,United Airlines, andQatar Airways 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
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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
1 530 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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
9 867 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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
7,3
Good
3 727 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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 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 15m. Fly via Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Johannesburg and Iowa are separated by a distance of 14481 km.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R10 541. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and KLM, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Iowa (average of R16 809). Flying from Johannesburg to Iowa in April is currently the most expensive (average of R25 864). 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 3 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Iowa

Discover the top 3 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 20 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR17 068AverageR20 634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 310AverageR30 518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR21 514AverageR26 470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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