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Cheap flights from South Africa to Iowa from R18 790

JNB — DSM
Dec 11 — Dec 181
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

Thu 3/1220:50 -
2 stops32h 35m
Sat 2/15:00 -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 9/11R18 790
Thu 3/1220:50 -
1 stop25h 23m
Sat 2/118:43 -
1 stop39h 52m
Deal found 9/11R19 858
Thu 3/1220:50 -
2 stops25h 24m
Fri 1/118:42 -
2 stops37h 28m
Deal found 9/11R20 615
Tue 17/1122:00 -
2 stops27h 28m
Tue 5/116:46 -
2 stops56h 54m
Deal found 10/11R20 845
Thu 3/1220:50 -
1 stop25h 23m
Fri 1/112:36 -
2 stops45h 59m
Deal found 9/11R21 716
Fri 18/1216:20 -
2 stops38h 18m
Fri 22/117:22 -
2 stops31h 18m
Deal found 8/11R21 798
Mon 7/1220:50 -
2 stops32h 41m
Thu 31/125:30 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 9/11R22 900
Thu 3/1220:50 -
1 stop22h 03m
Tue 29/1218:43 -
1 stop39h 52m
Deal found 9/11R23 064
Fri 4/120:30 -
2 stops29h 01m
Wed 30/1218:43 -
1 stop39h 52m
Deal found 9/11R24 083
Thu 3/1220:50 -
2 stops23h 49m
Tue 29/1218:42 -
2 stops39h 18m
Deal found 9/11R24 215
Sun 22/1120:20 -
2 stops35h 59m
Thu 26/117:11 -
2 stops48h 24m
Deal found 7/11R24 839
Sun 6/1220:50 -
2 stops25h 24m
Thu 31/125:00 -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 9/11R25 497

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R18 790

Popular in

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

R23 080
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 6/12-2/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 34m total
  • South Africa to Iowa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (R142 689 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (R29 050 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cape TownDes Moines

CPT Cape Town Intl - DSM Des Moines

CPTDSM

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/12

20:50-20:33

2 stops31h 43m

Des Moines

Sat 2/1

5:00-16:10

2 stops27h 10m

R18 790

Cape TownDes Moines

CPT Cape Town Intl - DSM Des Moines

CPTDSM

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/12

20:50-10:53

1 stop22h 03m

Des Moines

Wed 30/12

18:43-18:35

1 stop39h 52m

R19 858

Cape TownDes Moines

CPT Cape Town Intl - DSM Des Moines

CPTDSM

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

20:50-14:13

1 stop25h 23m

Des Moines

Fri 1/1

12:36-18:35

2 stops45h 59m

R21 716

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/12

16:20-22:38

2 stops38h 18m

Des Moines

Fri 22/1

17:22-8:40

2 stops31h 18m

R21 798

Cape TownDes Moines

CPT Cape Town Intl - DSM Des Moines

CPTDSM

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

20:50-12:39

2 stops23h 49m

Des Moines

Thu 31/12

18:42-18:00

2 stops39h 18m

R24 215

Cape TownDes Moines

CPT Cape Town Intl - DSM Des Moines

CPTDSM

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/12

20:50-12:39

2 stops23h 49m

Des Moines

Thu 31/12

8:00-16:10

2 stops24h 10m

R24 215

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/3

20:20-19:04

2 stops30h 44m

Des Moines

Sun 7/3

7:18-8:40

2 stops41h 22m

R24 609

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

20:20-19:14

2 stops30h 54m

Des Moines

Mon 8/2

7:41-8:40

2 stops40h 59m

R24 790

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

20:20-0:19

2 stops35h 59m

Des Moines

Thu 26/11

7:11-15:35

2 stops48h 24m

R24 839

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DSM Des Moines

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/1

21:20-22:38

1 stop33h 18m

Des Moines

Thu 2/9

11:04-19:40

1 stop25h 36m

R25 711

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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
3 700 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

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
7,4
Good
3 700 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 700 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

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
10 474 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 700 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

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 United Airlines, Delta, and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to Iowa in about 25h 23m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 20m. There are 14143 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 018), Ethiopian Air (R6 271), and Emirates (R9 109).

  • 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 2 airlines flying from South Africa to Iowa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR12 075AverageR29 042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR21 482AverageR27 170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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