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Cheap flights from South Africa to Iowa from R24 131

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DSM
Mar 23 — Mar 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2026.

Wed 4/313:45
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops41h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 8/319:27
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops49h 28m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/2R24 131

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Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R24 131

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R23 793
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/3-8/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 91h 23m total
  • South Africa to Iowa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R62 226 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (R29 695 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

13:45-23:40

2 stops41h 55m

Des Moines

Sun 8/3

19:27-3:55

2 stops49h 28m

R24 131

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Deals found on 19/2

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Iowa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Iowa

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Iowa (average of R11 816). Flying from South Africa to Iowa in November is currently the most expensive (average of R19 624). 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 21 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways 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.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 457 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

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
KLM
7,7
Good
1 457 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 457 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

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
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
679 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 457 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

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
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 738 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 457 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

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
Air France
7,4
Good
1 533 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 457 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

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
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 338 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 457 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Iowa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Airlines like Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to Iowa in about 41h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 14481 km between South Africa and Iowa.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Iowa one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Iowa are Qatar Airways (R10 308), KLM (R15 749), and British Airways (R15 977).

  • 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?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Iowa.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Iowa?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Iowa (average of R11 816). Flying from South Africa to Iowa in November is currently the most expensive (average of R19 624). 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 South Africa to Iowa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 21 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR11 823AverageR22 270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR12 773AverageR19 141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 149AverageR20 240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 368AverageR19 954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR22 635AverageR28 018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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