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Cheap flights from South Africa to Iowa from R11 684

JNB — DSM
Dec 5 — Dec 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Iowa

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Iowa

Tue 17/1119:40 -
2 stops30h 27m
Tue 5/111:46 -
2 stops26h 14m
Deal found 3/11R27 340
Tue 17/1114:30 -
3 stops34h 58m
Tue 5/116:46 -
2 stops36h 44m
Deal found 1/11R29 581
Wed 16/1223:55 -
2 stops29h 36m
Wed 23/1218:43 -
1 stop40h 27m
Deal found 1/11R29 663
Wed 16/1223:55 -
2 stops28h 44m
Wed 23/1218:43 -
2 stops43h 17m
Deal found 1/11R34 310
Tue 17/1123:59 -
2 stops29h 14m
Tue 5/111:46 -
1 stop23h 24m
Deal found 3/11R35 365
Tue 17/1120:40 -
3 stops34h 19m
Tue 5/112:52 -
3 stops36h 48m
Deal found 5/11R46 307

Find flight deals from South Africa to Iowa

Round-trip from

R21 638

One-way from

R11 684

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R23 137
KLM
  • KLM
  • 6/4-30/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 34m total
  • South Africa to Iowa
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24/12-31/12
  • 24/12-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 00m total
  • South Africa to Iowa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (R143 386 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (R29 187 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/12

13:45-19:09

2 stops37h 24m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R16 611

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

20:20-13:28

2 stops49h 08m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R17 188

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/12

19:55-20:35

3 stops32h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R17 353

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/1

19:40-22:44

2 stops35h 04m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R18 787

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/12

19:35-22:43

2 stops35h 08m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R21 407

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/1

23:55-19:40

2 stops51h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R22 017

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/1

20:20-23:14

3 stops34h 54m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R24 934

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/1

13:45-19:13

2 stops37h 28m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R25 016

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/12

21:20-17:31

1 stop28h 11m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R25 659

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

13:45-17:29

2 stops35h 44m

Des Moines

Sun 7/2

5:31-8:40

2 stops43h 09m

R26 318

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Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways and United Airlines from South Africa to Iowa to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 712 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DOH - DFW

Great! Should have let used business lounge with business class tickets
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 712 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 712 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DOH - DFW

Great! Should have let used business lounge with business class tickets
United Airlines
7,3
Good
10 464 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 712 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DOH - DFW

Great! Should have let used business lounge with business class tickets

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Iowa?

    Airlines like Qatar Airways and KLM fly from South Africa to Iowa in about 30h 27m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 39m. There are 14481 km between South Africa and Iowa. 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 South Africa to Iowa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Iowa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Iowa?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Iowa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from South Africa to Iowa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR12 105AverageR29 114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR21 535AverageR27 237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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