Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Iowa from R13 840

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DSM
Mar 17 — Mar 241
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 15 February 2026.

Fri 13/213:45
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops41h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 17/213:38
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops30h 17m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/2R24 718

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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated 15 February 2026.

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R23 539
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R59 482 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (R28 927 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Johannesburg

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Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

14:45-23:49

2 stops40h 04m

R13 840

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

9:50-22:06

3 stops43h 16m

R15 528

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

21:55-16:33

1 stop25h 38m

R39 816

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/2

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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 990). Flying from Johannesburg to Iowa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R43 814). 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.

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 15 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.

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

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

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  • 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 142. 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?

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  • 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 990). Flying from Johannesburg to Iowa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R43 814). 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

Discover the top 6 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 15 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 976AverageR20 024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 183AverageR23 735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 194AverageR19 742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 327AverageR19 774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR22 394AverageR27 475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR22 849AverageR24 046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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