How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Iowa?

There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg to Iowa in 36h 05m. Fly via British 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 Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 778. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kuwait Airways and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg to Iowa for a low price.

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 Qatar Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Iowa.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Iowa as you normally would.

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.

R11 580+ 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 R16 538 and R19 766 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R23 901 on British Airways (Feb 11-Feb 15).

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Iowa

Round-trip from	R23 901
One-way from	R11 580
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R18 020

British Airways
11/2-15/2
4 total stops
90h 46m total
Johannesburg to Iowa

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10/2
3 total stops
53h 19m total
Johannesburg to Iowa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (R123 123 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (R34 218 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 12 January 2026.

Wed 11/219:35JNB - DSM

2 stops36h 05mBritish Airways

Sun 15/219:44DSM - JNB

2 stops54h 41mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/1R23 901

Sat 1/821:15JNB - DSM

2 stops31h 55mBritish Airways

Sun 30/815:41DSM - JNB

2 stops34h 44mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/1R74 421

Sat 1/819:25JNB - DSM

3 stops32h 31mAir Canada

Mon 31/815:15DSM - JNB

3 stops34h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 10/1R99 442

Sat 1/819:00JNB - DSM

2 stops32h 56mUnited Airlines

Mon 31/88:00DSM - JNB

3 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/1R124 759

Sat 1/823:15JNB - DSM

2 stops29h 02mDelta

Sun 30/811:04DSM - JNB

1 stop25h 36mDelta

Deal found 10/1R147 211

Sat 1/819:25JNB - DSM

3 stops32h 31mAir Canada

Sun 30/813:10DSM - JNB

3 stops36h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 10/1R171 128

Sat 1/821:55JNB - DSM

1 stop26h 47mKenya Airways

Mon 31/814:15DSM - JNB

1 stop22h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 10/1R204 912

One-way flights from Johannesburg to Iowa
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Tue 10/217:00JNB - DSM

3 stops53h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/1R11 580

Tue 17/217:00JNB - DSM

3 stops53h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/1R11 909

Wed 18/29:50JNB - DSM

3 stops55h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/1R12 305

Thu 19/217:00JNB - DSM

3 stops48h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/1R12 931

Sat 14/219:10JNB - DSM

3 stops55h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/1R14 001

Sat 21/219:10JNB - DSM

3 stops55h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/1R14 100

Fri 13/219:05JNB - DSM

3 stops55h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/1R14 726

Thu 12/220:30JNB - DSM

2 stops30h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/1R15 138

Fri 13/213:45JNB - DSM

2 stops36h 34mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/1R15 204

Sun 15/220:30JNB - DSM

2 stops33h 49mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/1R15 368

Thu 12/217:00JNB - DSM

3 stops48h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/1R15 451

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Return

Price

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

19:35-23:40

2 stops36h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 15/2

19:44-10:25

2 stops54h 41m

R23 901

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

17:00-14:19

3 stops53h 19m

R11 580

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

17:00-14:19

3 stops53h 19m

R11 909

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

9:50-9:39

3 stops55h 49m

R12 305

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

19:10-18:32

3 stops55h 22m

R14 001

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:05-18:32

3 stops55h 27m

R14 726

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

20:30-22:19

2 stops33h 49m

R15 368

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

17:00-9:25

3 stops48h 25m

R15 451

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

13:45-19:05

2 stops37h 20m

R15 550

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Iowa (average of R16 258). Flying from Johannesburg to Iowa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R45 315). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, 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

7,7

Good

1 437 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 437 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 437 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Virgin Atlantic

7,5

Good

678 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 437 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 714 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 437 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 520 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 437 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 143 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 437 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Iowa?
There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg to Iowa in 36h 05m. Fly via British 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 Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 778. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kuwait Airways and Qatar 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Iowa (average of R16 258). Flying from Johannesburg to Iowa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R45 315). 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 273	AverageR21 370	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR16 557	AverageR19 632	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Air France	CheapestR16 604	AverageR19 934	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 737	AverageR24 390	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR23 161	AverageR28 416	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR23 486	AverageR24 573	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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