Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Iowa from R18 876

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DSM
Mar 30 — Apr 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 February 2026.

Tue 2/619:00
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops35h 16m
United Airlines
Tue 1/911:30
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/2R18 876
Tue 2/619:20
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops27h 28m
SWISS
Tue 1/96:15
DSM
-
JNB
1 stop29h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 25/2R19 258
Wed 4/313:45
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops42h 14m
Qatar Airways
Sun 8/319:27
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops49h 28m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/2R25 449
Tue 2/619:20
JNB
-
DSM
3 stops34h 56m
Air Canada
Tue 1/913:05
DSM
-
JNB
3 stops36h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 25/2R34 855
Tue 2/621:55
JNB
-
DSM
1 stop22h 42m
Delta
Tue 1/95:45
DSM
-
JNB
1 stop30h 55m
Delta
Deal found 25/2R41 603

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 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 876

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R23 523
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 2/6-1/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 16m total
  • Johannesburg to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R60 849 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (R29 027 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

19:00-23:16

2 stops35h 16m

Des Moines

Tue 1/9

11:30-18:30

2 stops24h 00m

R18 876

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

19:20-15:48

2 stops27h 28m

Des Moines

Tue 1/9

6:15-18:30

1 stop29h 15m

R19 258

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

21:55-13:37

1 stop22h 42m

Des Moines

Tue 1/9

5:45-19:40

1 stop30h 55m

R41 603

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Deals found on 25/2

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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 R15 979). Flying from Johannesburg to Iowa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R43 784). 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 February 2026.
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.

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

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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 22h 42m. Fly via United Airlines, SWISS, 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.

  • 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 139. 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 R15 979). Flying from Johannesburg to Iowa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R43 784). 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 5 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Iowa

Discover the top 5 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 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 965AverageR20 010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 171AverageR24 597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 183AverageR19 728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 316AverageR19 761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR22 379AverageR27 345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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