JNB - DSM

R25 290 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 13/8. 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
R25 290
Typical prices: R20 311-R29 168
Qatar Airways
Thu 13/8Thu 20/8
JNB - DSM • 2 stops
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There are currently no direct flights between OR Tambo and Des Moines. You’ll need at least 2 connections.
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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

Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 20
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 23:25
JNB
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DSM
40h 20m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
13:07 - 4:00
DSM
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JNB
31h 53m
2 stops
R25 290Qatar Airways
Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 20
Delta Logo
21:55 - 17:50
JNB
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DSM
26h 55m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:55 - 21:20
DSM
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JNB
31h 25m
2 stops
R34 065Delta
Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 20
Delta Logo
21:55 - 17:50
JNB
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DSM
26h 55m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:40 - 19:40
DSM
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JNB
31h 00m
1 stop
R43 201Delta
Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 20
Air Canada Logo
19:20 - 21:23
JNB
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DSM
33h 03m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
13:21 - 8:35
DSM
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JNB
36h 14m
3 stops
R44 532Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Des Moines flights

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

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 August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines is February, where tickets cost R0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R46 504 and R45 206 respectively.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightR25 290
Best time to beat the crowds (36% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (58% more expensive on average)
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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 R25 290 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?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Des Moines, with oneworld 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 561 and an overall rating of 7,8, KLM is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R29 161 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 3 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Des Moines

 
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KLMOverall score based on 1531 reviews
7,7Comfort
7,8Boarding
7,3Food
7,2Entertainment
8,4Crew
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Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

6,0 GoodGlenn, Feb 2026
AMS - JFK
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Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

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.

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

Seats were nice and comfy. Crew was polite and attentive. Business class is awesome and worth the money.

It was operated by Delta. Boarding took a long time. How difficult can it be? Overall decent trip. Liked the Salt Lake City airport. Better option than Chicago for transfers.

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

We were Polaris passengers and found the service poor. The food was ok but the flight attendants were not attentive and rushed the service.

No food service almost missed because of first flight delays

Food was very very bad! Same flight from US was amazing with great food but the food prepared for the flight from Cape Town to New York was not eatable. The crew also did not smile once. They all looked like it was a shift they had not signed up for but were forced to take. :(

On time - really well operated flight. Friendly staff. Super impressed with United on this round trip.

Flight was canceled and United offered zero assistance. Left many of us in an unsafe situation

Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

I paid extra for seating when first booking flight to be in a comfortable economy seat They still changed it to a middle seat regardless. When I asked for it to be changed back to aisle, they could only give me one at the back of the plane in the least comfortable seats.

Same as already mentioned. This was more comforting as I got my aisle seat for my knee.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Qatar Airways is an excellent service provider. The crew members were attentive and helpful. The aircraft was very clean. This was the longest leg of our journey, so it would have been nice to have more leg room for comfort. We appreciated the crew's service of four hot meals to all of us during this long flight. Also, it was helpful that the crew asked us to keep the window shades down for the entire journey, allowing the environment to get lots of rest during the trip. For families traveling with little children, this was helpful to them to keep them settled.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It was very good. It was a long flight and being a tight with little leg room.

I always fly with Qatar air and you are the best. Keep up the good wor, after travelling with Qatar Air More than 80 times, you never offer to upgrade me.but it happened to my friend companion some time. Any how i still enjoying travelling with Qatar air and wait one day to upgrade me too. Best Regards

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

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