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Cheap flights from South Africa to Iowa from R19 148

JNB — DSM
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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 17/1123:59 -
2 stops27h 16m
Tue 5/16:18 -
2 stops28h 52m
Deal found 28/10R26 030
Tue 17/1121:40 -
2 stops28h 27m
Tue 5/111:46 -
1 stop23h 24m
Deal found 29/10R26 163
Tue 17/1119:45 -
2 stops26h 41m
Tue 5/112:52 -
2 stops36h 48m
Deal found 26/10R28 157
Wed 9/1219:45 -
2 stops34h 03m
Wed 16/129:30 -
3 stops40h 25m
Deal found 25/10R28 456
Tue 17/1120:20 -
2 stops30h 36m
Tue 5/15:30 -
2 stops38h 25m
Deal found 29/10R29 437
Tue 17/1119:40 -
2 stops30h 27m
Tue 5/111:46 -
2 stops26h 14m
Deal found 30/10R29 504
Tue 17/1114:30 -
3 stops34h 58m
Tue 5/116:46 -
2 stops36h 44m
Deal found 28/10R29 836
Wed 9/1219:45 -
2 stops28h 06m
Wed 16/126:05 -
2 stops28h 30m
Deal found 25/10R33 327
Tue 17/1120:40 -
3 stops34h 19m
Tue 5/112:52 -
3 stops36h 48m
Deal found 26/10R41 305
Wed 9/1221:20 -
1 stop33h 50m
Wed 16/1217:04 -
2 stops42h 06m
Deal found 25/10R48 635

Find flight deals from South Africa to Iowa

Round-trip from

R24 883

One-way from

R19 148

Popular in

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

R33 327
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/2-8/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 52m total
  • South Africa to Iowa
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/3-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 29m total
  • South Africa to Iowa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (R145 875 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (R29 700 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cape TownDes Moines

CPT Cape Town Intl - DSM Des Moines

CPTDSM

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/3

12:35-19:04

2 stops37h 29m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R19 148

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

7:41-8:40

2 stops40h 59m

R24 883

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

23:59-19:15

2 stops27h 16m

Des Moines

Tue 5/1

11:46-19:10

1 stop23h 24m

R26 030

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

12:52-9:40

2 stops36h 48m

R28 157

JohannesburgCedar Rapids

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CID Cedar Rapids

JNBCID

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

19:45-21:48

2 stops34h 03m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 16/12

9:30-9:55

3 stops40h 25m

R28 456

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 836
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Cape TownDes Moines

CPT Cape Town Intl - DSM Des Moines

CPTDSM

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/3

20:50-10:18

1 stop20h 28m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R31 216

JohannesburgCedar Rapids

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CID Cedar Rapids

JNBCID

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

19:45-15:51

2 stops28h 06m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 16/12

6:05-18:35

2 stops28h 30m

R33 327

JohannesburgCedar Rapids

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CID Cedar Rapids

JNBCID

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

21:20-23:10

1 stop33h 50m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 16/12

17:04-19:10

2 stops42h 06m

R48 635

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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
3 712 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

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
3 712 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 712 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

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
10 453 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 712 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

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, Delta, and United Airlines fly from South Africa to Iowa in about 27h 16m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 37m. 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

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United AirlinesCheapestR12 210AverageR29 365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR21 721AverageR27 472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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