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Cheap flights from South Africa to Iowa from R18 982

JNB — DSM
Nov 24 — Dec 11
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

Wed 28/1020:50 -
2 stops32h 05m
Fri 27/118:00 -
2 stops26h 00m
Deal found 21/10R18 982
Sat 21/1119:40 -
2 stops30h 27m
Sat 28/115:30 -
2 stops32h 30m
Deal found 24/10R21 833
Wed 16/1221:20 -
1 stop21h 29m
Thu 7/112:30 -
2 stops25h 30m
Deal found 21/10R24 237
Wed 16/1219:40 -
2 stops53h 14m
Thu 7/110:41 -
2 stops51h 19m
Deal found 24/10R24 884
Tue 17/1119:40 -
2 stops30h 27m
Tue 5/112:30 -
2 stops38h 55m
Deal found 21/10R25 530
Tue 17/1119:40 -
2 stops30h 27m
Tue 5/110:41 -
2 stops27h 19m
Deal found 24/10R25 878
Fri 18/1216:20 -
2 stops38h 18m
Wed 6/117:15 -
2 stops31h 45m
Deal found 21/10R26 044
Thu 17/1219:40 -
2 stops54h 23m
Thu 7/110:41 -
2 stops51h 19m
Deal found 24/10R26 094
Wed 28/107:00 -
3 stops47h 07m
Fri 27/119:15 -
3 stops44h 10m
Deal found 21/10R45 938

Find flight deals from South Africa to Iowa

Round-trip from

R21 833

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R33 239
KLM
  • KLM
  • 21/11-28/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 57m total
  • South Africa to Iowa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (R145 105 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (R29 545 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

20:20-19:13

2 stops30h 53m

Des Moines

Mon 8/2

7:36-8:40

2 stops41h 04m

R24 817

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/12

21:20-10:49

1 stop21h 29m

Des Moines

Thu 7/1

12:30-22:00

2 stops25h 30m

R26 011

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

20:20-19:13

2 stops30h 53m

Des Moines

Sun 31/1

14:39-8:40

2 stops34h 01m

R26 293

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/12

21:20-22:38

1 stop33h 18m

Des Moines

Wed 6/1

17:15-9:00

2 stops31h 45m

R27 105

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

19:45-14:26

2 stops26h 41m

Des Moines

Tue 5/1

11:22-9:40

2 stops38h 18m

R28 083
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

21:20-10:44

1 stop21h 24m

Des Moines

Tue 5/1

11:04-19:10

1 stop24h 06m

R29 476

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

14:30-17:28

3 stops34h 58m

Des Moines

Tue 5/1

16:46-13:30

2 stops36h 44m

R29 758

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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
7,3
Good
3 707 reviews
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Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,3

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DOH - DFW

Great! Should have let used business lounge with business class tickets
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 707 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 707 reviews
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Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,3

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

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
10 436 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 707 reviews
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Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,3

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

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 Delta fly from South Africa to Iowa in about 21h 29m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 24m. 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 177AverageR29 288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR21 664AverageR27 400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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