How long is the flight from South Africa to Iowa?

Airlines like Delta and British Airways fly from South Africa to Iowa in about 29h 07m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 33m. 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 126), Etihad Airways (R5 793), and Emirates (R5 927).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa ranges from 25.0 - 125.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Iowa when rainfall is around 25.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to IA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Iowa as you normally would.

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.

R11 940+ Flights from South Africa to Iowa

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Iowa

Round-trip from	R17 242
One-way from	R11 940
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R18 067

Delta
23/2-2/3
4 total stops
60h 27m total
South Africa to Iowa

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17/2
3 total stops
53h 19m total
South Africa to Iowa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (R123 758 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (R34 407 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 10 January 2026.

Mon 23/219:20JNB - DSM

2 stops29h 07mDelta

Mon 2/317:15DSM - JNB

2 stops31h 20mDelta

Deal found 9/1R17 242

Wed 11/222:00JNB - DSM

2 stops33h 40mBritish Airways

Sun 15/213:38DSM - JNB

2 stops33h 57mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/1R24 277

Mon 23/220:15JNB - DSM

3 stops46h 38mAir Canada

Mon 2/311:30DSM - JNB

3 stops38h 00mAir Canada

Deal found 9/1R47 547

Mon 23/217:30JNB - DSM

3 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/315:26DSM - JNB

2 stops39h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/1R49 297

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Mon 23/219:20JNB - DSM

2 stops29h 07mDelta

Mon 2/317:15DSM - JNB

2 stops31h 20mDelta

Deal found 9/1R17 242

Wed 11/222:00JNB - DSM

2 stops33h 40mBritish Airways

Sun 15/213:38DSM - JNB

2 stops33h 57mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/1R24 277

Mon 23/220:15JNB - DSM

3 stops46h 38mAir Canada

Mon 2/311:30DSM - JNB

3 stops38h 00mAir Canada

Deal found 9/1R47 547

Mon 23/217:30JNB - DSM

3 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/315:26DSM - JNB

2 stops39h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/1R49 297

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Wed 11/222:00JNB - DSM

2 stops33h 40mBritish Airways

Sun 15/213:38DSM - JNB

2 stops33h 57mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/1R24 277

Mon 23/219:20JNB - DSM

2 stops29h 07mDelta

Mon 2/317:15DSM - JNB

2 stops31h 20mDelta

Deal found 9/1R17 242

Mon 23/220:15JNB - DSM

3 stops46h 38mAir Canada

Mon 2/311:30DSM - JNB

3 stops38h 00mAir Canada

Deal found 9/1R47 547

Mon 23/217:30JNB - DSM

3 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/315:26DSM - JNB

2 stops39h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/1R49 297

One-way flights from South Africa to Iowa
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Tue 17/217:00JNB - DSM

3 stops53h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/1R11 940

Mon 16/213:45JNB - DSM

2 stops37h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/1R15 243

Sun 15/212:45JNB - DSM

2 stops41h 34mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/1R15 409

Tue 17/220:30JNB - DSM

2 stops29h 49mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/1R15 607

Sun 15/219:05JNB - DSM

3 stops56h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/1R15 904

Tue 17/221:55JNB - DSM

1 stop32h 33mDelta

Deal found 10/1R16 350

Mon 16/219:05JNB - DSM

3 stops50h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/1R16 449

Sun 15/221:55JNB - DSM

1 stop32h 33mDelta

Deal found 10/1R20 429

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JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

19:20-16:27

2 stops29h 07m

Des Moines

Mon 2/3

17:15-8:35

2 stops31h 20m

R17 242

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

22:00-23:40

2 stops33h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 15/2

13:38-7:35

2 stops33h 57m

R24 277

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

20:15-10:53

3 stops46h 38m

Des Moines

Mon 2/3

11:30-9:30

3 stops38h 00m

R47 547

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

17:30-23:40

3 stops38h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 2/3

15:26-15:00

2 stops39h 34m

R49 297

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

17:00-14:19

3 stops53h 19m

R11 940

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

13:45-19:05

2 stops37h 20m

R15 243

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

12:45-22:19

2 stops41h 34m

R15 409

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

20:30-18:19

2 stops29h 49m

R15 607

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

19:05-19:06

3 stops56h 01m

R15 904

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

21:55-22:28

1 stop32h 33m

R16 350

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Iowa (average of R15 458). Flying from South Africa to Iowa in November is currently the most expensive (average of R22 824). 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

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

1 434 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Virgin Atlantic

7,5

Good

678 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 702 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 519 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 146 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Iowa?
Airlines like Delta and British Airways fly from South Africa to Iowa in about 29h 07m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 33m. 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 126), Etihad Airways (R5 793), and Emirates (R5 927).
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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Iowa (average of R15 458). Flying from South Africa to Iowa in November is currently the most expensive (average of R22 824). 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 6 airlines flying from South Africa to Iowa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	CheapestR15 451	AverageR23 972	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR16 315	AverageR21 783	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR16 600	AverageR19 683	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Air France	CheapestR16 647	AverageR19 986	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR23 221	AverageR28 744	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR23 547	AverageR24 637	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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