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Cheap flights from South Africa to Iowa from R15 887

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 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DSM
Aug 24 — Aug 311
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
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 25 July 2026.

Sun 6/920:55
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops29h 24m
Qatar Airways
Sun 13/914:44
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops35h 26m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/7R22 484
Tue 22/1219:20
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/310:15
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7R22 787
Thu 3/99:45
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/910:35
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops38h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7R23 427
Sun 6/923:15
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops28h 24m
Delta
Sun 13/914:34
DSM
-
JNB
1 stop22h 06m
Delta
Deal found 23/7R23 461
Tue 22/1221:55
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops26h 55m
Delta
Tue 9/35:45
DSM
-
JNB
1 stop29h 15m
Delta
Deal found 20/7R23 780
Thu 3/923:15
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops28h 24m
Delta
Thu 10/916:11
DSM
-
JNB
1 stop20h 29m
Delta
Deal found 20/7R28 089
Thu 31/1213:45
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops37h 24m
Qatar Airways
Tue 23/37:29
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops42h 11m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/7R28 425
Tue 22/1220:40
JNB
-
DSM
3 stops35h 00m
Air Canada
Tue 9/311:30
DSM
-
JNB
3 stops38h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/7R29 805
Sat 1/89:45
JNB
-
DSM
2 stops45h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/86:55
DSM
-
JNB
2 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7R35 292
Thu 3/919:20
JNB
-
DSM
3 stops33h 03m
Air Canada
Thu 10/911:32
DSM
-
JNB
3 stops38h 03m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/7R39 163

Find flight deals from South Africa to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated 25 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R22 484

One-way from

R15 887
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/9-13/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 50m total
  • South Africa to Iowa
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29/8
  • 29/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 49m total
  • South Africa to Iowa
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Iowa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 25 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

20:55-19:19

2 stops29h 24m

Des Moines

Sun 13/9

14:44-9:10

2 stops35h 26m

R22 484

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/12

19:20-16:50

2 stops29h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 9/3

10:15-22:00

2 stops27h 45m

R22 787

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

9:45-13:25

2 stops34h 40m

Des Moines

Thu 10/9

10:35-8:15

2 stops38h 40m

R23 427

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

23:15-20:39

2 stops28h 24m

Des Moines

Sun 13/9

14:34-19:40

1 stop22h 06m

R23 461
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

23:15-20:39

2 stops28h 24m

Des Moines

Thu 10/9

16:11-19:40

1 stop20h 29m

R28 089

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

21:55-22:37

1 stop31h 42m

Des Moines

Sun 13/9

14:34-19:40

1 stop22h 06m

R40 627

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/12

20:40-23:14

3 stops34h 34m

Des Moines

Tue 23/3

11:30-9:40

3 stops39h 10m

R41 502

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

19:20-21:23

3 stops33h 03m

Des Moines

Sun 13/9

13:23-8:35

3 stops36h 12m

R49 075
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/8

14:05-19:54

2 stops36h 49m

R15 887

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

20:55-0:01

2 stops34h 06m

R20 734

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Deals found on 21/7

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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 25 July 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,United Airlines, 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
7,8
Good
1 545 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 545 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 545 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 035 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 545 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 747 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 545 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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 and Delta fly from South Africa to Iowa in about 28h 24m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h. 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.

  • 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 (R4 204), Turkish Airlines (R4 377), and Emirates (R6 040).

  • 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from South Africa to Iowa

Discover the top 3 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 25 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR12 362AverageR32 281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR17 447AverageR21 058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR21 993AverageR27 024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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