R23 774 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to South Africa

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Des Moines to South Africa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Des Moines to South Africa

Thu, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 9
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6:30 - 17:45DSM-JNB
28h 15m2 stops
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21:20 - 22:28JNB-DSM
32h 08m2 stops
R23 774United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 9
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6:15 - 17:45DSM-JNB
28h 30m2 stops
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21:20 - 22:28JNB-DSM
32h 08m2 stops
R24 214United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 9
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13:00 - 8:35DSM-JNB
36h 35m2 stops
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19:00 - 21:50JNB-DSM
33h 50m2 stops
R24 338Lufthansa
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Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 8
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18:36 - 8:35DSM-JNB
54h 59m2 stops
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19:35 - 21:50JNB-DSM
33h 15m2 stops
R24 478
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Thu, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 9
United Airlines Logo
18:36 - 8:35DSM-JNB
30h 59m2 stops
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21:20 - 22:28JNB-DSM
32h 08m2 stops
R25 200United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 9
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18:30 - 10:05DSM-JNB
32h 35m2 stops
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21:55 - 17:44JNB-DSM
26h 49m1 stop
R26 451Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 9
Virgin Atlantic Logo
18:30 - 10:05DSM-JNB
32h 35m2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:55 - 17:44JNB-DSM
26h 49m1 stop
R26 539Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 9
Virgin Atlantic Logo
18:30 - 10:05DSM-JNB
32h 35m2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:55 - 17:44JNB-DSM
26h 49m1 stop
R27 384Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 9
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10:41 - 13:05DSM-JNB
43h 24m3 stops
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20:25 - 23:23JNB-DSM
33h 58m2 stops
R30 343
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Sat, Dec 13 - Sun, Jan 4
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14:29 - 10:25DSM-JNB
35h 56m2 stops
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19:35 - 22:06JNB-DSM
34h 31m2 stops
R44 272British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to South Africa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to South Africa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to South Africa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to South Africa is January, when tickets cost R23 439 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, when the average cost of return tickets is R35 062 and R33 160 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to South Africa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Des Moines to South Africa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Des Moines to South Africa, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Des Moines, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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Low seasonApril
Cheapest flightR23 774
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
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FAQs - booking South Africa flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to South Africa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to South Africa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to South Africa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Des Moines to South Africa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to South Africa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Des Moines to South Africa with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to South Africa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Des Moines to South Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost R1 728 on average. Morning departures are around 28% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R2 207.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Des Moines to South Africa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to South Africa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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British AirwaysOverall score based on 7277 reviews
6,3Food
6,9Boarding
7,6Crew
6,4Entertainment
6,7Comfort
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Very caring crew on board. Didn’t have dinner as I was sleeping. Was seating in the emergency row so I had comfortable leg room

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2025JFK - LHR
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Very caring crew on board. Didn’t have dinner as I was sleeping. Was seating in the emergency row so I had comfortable leg room

Had a nice little suite although I couldn’t close the door (but I didn’t ask anyone to help). 5K is a nice seat and very private (you look in on first class). Enjoyable flight and nice crew.

There was a slight delay. Otherwise, everything else was satisfactory.

Although the crew were great and the good nice, I might as well have been on Ryanair for the amount of space I had. Not good enough BA. I’d rather pay more and not feel like a human sardine.

The company that I bought my tickets through, Cheapflightsfares, failed to provide my confirmation information in a timely manner, so I was unable to check on at the country and therefore unable to make my flight. As a matter of fact, I STILL have not received the confirmation. After having read more and more reviews about the company, Cheapflightsfares appears to have scammed hundreds of hopeful travelers out of thousands of dollars. Please look into this company and, for the sake of anyone planning their next trip, stop allowing them to do business through you.

Love the A380 - loads of room. Headphone socket on my seat didn’t work. Sounds like a trivial issue? Well when flying long-haul the in-flight entertainment is what keeps you going so when it doesn’t work it’s a disaster. Pay attention to the details please BA. Spoiled what was otherwise an excellent flight with the usual brilliant crew.

Crew were fantastic can’t fault them at all. Couldn’t do enough for us

Crying baby the ENTIRE flight. Not your fault, but I paid 2700 for a premium economy ticket and it wasn't worth it. should have just stuck with coach. flight attendants very mediocre - minimal effort. Plane didn't seem very clean. Didn't have any cleansing wipes - most airlines give you this when you board. Flat screen scrolling didn't work. Toiletry case a joke - why bother at all?

The overall seat and cushion needs to be updated. It was hard and no support. My butt was numb for most of the flight. The food was subpar at best being in premium economy cost. The flight attendants were excellent and attentive during the whole flight. Disappointed I had to select our seats 24 hours prior.

Did not use entertainment Food great Stewards had an attitude, not the best but below average from my other flights with AA or BA

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