JNB - DSM

R22 594 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from OR Tambo to Des Moines departing on 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
R24 535
Typical prices: R23 995-R18 663
Air France, KLM
Wed 20/5Wed 27/5
JNB - DSM • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from R44 531 (return)
Best reviews • 7,7 score
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines (JNB-DSM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines 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 OR Tambo to Des Moines

Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:00 - 16:48
JNB
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DSM
29h 48m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:04 - 21:20
DSM
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JNB
25h 16m
2 stops
R24 535Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27
Delta Logo
20:25 - 20:36
JNB
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DSM
31h 11m
2 stops
Delta Logo
14:33 - 19:40
DSM
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JNB
22h 07m
1 stop
R44 531Delta
Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:00 - 21:40
JNB
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DSM
33h 40m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:50 - 8:35
DSM
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JNB
30h 45m
2 stops
R46 050Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27
Air Canada Logo
19:20 - 19:25
JNB
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DSM
31h 05m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
13:05 - 9:20
DSM
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JNB
37h 15m
3 stops
R49 019Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Des Moines flights

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How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines departing in May.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightR24 535
Best time to beat the crowds (35% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
Flight from Johannesburg to Des Moines

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Des Moines

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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Des Moines flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines was R24 535 for a return ticket.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Des Moines?

    On your way to Des Moines, you’ll fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo. You’ll be landing at Des Moines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Des Moines?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Des Moines, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines, KLM or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines are KLM and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of R20 951 and an overall rating of 7,7, KLM is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R29 945 and an overall rating of 7,4.

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

    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 Johannesburg to Des Moines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Des Moines?

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

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

    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 to Des Moines from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Des Moines

 
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7,7
KLMOverall score based on 1491 reviews
7,8Boarding
7,1Entertainment
7,6Comfort
8,4Crew
7,3Food
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There were no charge points for phones on the economy seats. The seats were comfortable overall. Food was okay.. flight was on time

6,0 Goodpuravi, Apr 2026
MLA - AMS
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There were no charge points for phones on the economy seats. The seats were comfortable overall. Food was okay.. flight was on time

It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Seating and zone. The minor I went with didn’t even seat close to me

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Middle seats SUCK!!!! I paid more money than I should have because of your terrible site Kayak.com. I'll try to use your competitors going forward. I am so disappointed you would play off business class.com as business class seats

The boarding was efficient. The entertainment system was a bit unstable but Air France has a good selection of movies.

They lost my bag and I still haven’t received it yet

Communication on the delay, rebooking and how to get a hotel was poor. Mails, airport check-in and transfer desk said different things.

Not consistent with the food quality (I mean taste not freshness)

Safe and stable made me sleepy and I slept and dreamt 😂😂😂😂

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

Worst airlines either. First leg was delayed because of crew not available. My connection was missed so they booked me automatically the next day! But, impossible to get anyone on site, web site does not let me access my reservation anymore, confirmed by useless agents over the phone. My 2-leg trip with part in business class arriving at 4:10pm ends up in an awful 3-leg arriving at 9pm the next day with no way to even choose the seats and of course at the very end of the plane. I can understand problems arrive but the way Air France handle it is just unacceptable. You are on your own. Apparently getting you to your destination is the only thing they consider their duty. The customer experience and fatigue is none of their concern. And I have a status with them. I will reconsider my priorities when flying with Air France and encourage everyone to do the same.

Our flight crew were terrific. And they handle a difficult passenger with finesse.

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

Food and drink service was very low quality. The flight attendants in business class must have been short some staff. Service was sluggish and not much English was spoken

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

The boarding process was straightforward. One pertinent observation regarding all boarding procedures is that if an individual requires assistance or possesses a special status and is part of preboarding, it is advisable to limit the number of passengers who can preboard with them, rather than the entire, sometimes large, companion groups. The seats are uncomfortable, and the entertainment options are significantly inferior compared to other airlines. During the snack service, I requested an additional bag of snacks, but my request was denied. Initially, the flight attendant agreed to my request.becoming a strange accurate moment. The flight duration was four hours.

The flight was officially delayed 3 times, and was actually later than that. Combined, it was a 3 hour delay, but there was no recognition (miles, voucher, etc). The crew seemed stressed. The captain sounded nervous in his announcements. The flight itself was smooth and uneventful.

United didn’t even try to hold the flight for me. They knew I had a tight connection and when I arrived at the gate less than 10 mins after final boarding the flight had already gone. The gate agent wasn’t even notified that I was on my way. She was told I wasn’t at the airport

Food was awful. TV didn’t work for long haul flight and my husband needed credit. Staff was nice and did their best but overall conditions were very uncomfortable.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

I had a cancelled flight because of technical issues going to my destination, and a delayed flight coming home. All told it wasn’t a total bust.

Just a bad day to fly. Flight was delayed from scheduled 6:50 pm departure to 8:50 pm. Combination of factors mostly related to weather at the destination airport (which is where the incoming flight originated) which delayed the inbound flight over an hour. Once on board, we taxied but had to hold again on the taxiway for 10 minutes or so. We did not get wheels up until after 9 pm. The flight was smooth but about 18 minutes from our destination, we had to hold for several minutes more due to weather at ORD. We finally landed at ORD about 11:08 pm (accounting for the time difference, that was about a 3 hour delay from our scheduled departure time). It felt like we were never going to get to our destination. But the flight crew and attendants were very good. The movie selection onboard was also very nice. Got to watch half of a movie just during our taxi from the gate at ATL due to the delay!

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