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Cheapest return flight
R20 343
Typical prices: R18 795-R27 632
Delta
Sat 17/11Fri 5/1
JNB - DSM • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R14 400
Typical prices: R13 232-R20 325
Qatar Airways
Sat 20/1
JNB - DSM • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights to Des Moines

 
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Recent return flight deals to Des Moines

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Jan 5
Delta Logo
21:20 - 19:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
29h 55m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
6:20 - 19:10DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 50m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R20 343Delta
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Jan 5
Delta Logo
21:20 - 10:51JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
21h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:20 - 19:10DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 50m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R20 343Delta
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Jan 5
Delta Logo
21:20 - 18:07JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
28h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
11:04 - 19:10DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R20 343Delta
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 19:03JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
37h 18m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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9:37 - 8:40DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl
R22 986Qatar Airways
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 19:03JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
37h 18m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
9:37 - 8:40DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl
R23 018Qatar Airways
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 19:03JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
37h 18m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
9:37 - 8:40DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl
R23 098Qatar Airways
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 19:03JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
37h 18m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
9:37 - 8:40DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl
R23 130Qatar Airways
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
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22:00 - 14:34JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
24h 34m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:00 - 18:35DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 35m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark
R32 356United Airlines
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
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22:00 - 14:34JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
24h 34m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
8:00 - 18:35DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 35m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark
R32 388United Airlines
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 14:34JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DSM Des Moines
24h 34m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
8:00 - 18:35DSM  Des Moines-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 35m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark
R32 516United Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for South Africa to Des Moines flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from South Africa to Des Moines with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Des Moines?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines is the cheapest route at R20 343 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Des Moines?

A return flight to Des Moines costs R22 738 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Cape Town average R18 795, while Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport runs a bit higher at R23 251.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Des Moines?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Des Moines at R19 606 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Thursday is the most expensive at R26 974.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines?

Night flights to Des Moines are the cheapest at R22 569 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at R26 878.

What is a good deal for flights to Des Moines?

Flights under R18 795 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Des Moines at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Cape Town R16 892
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Key details for flights to Des Moines

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

R14 400
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)
Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines

When to book flights to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Des Moines based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Des Moines, answered

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  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Des Moines?

    Delta operates the most flights from South Africa to Des Moines at 0 per week, while Qatar Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Des Moines. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Des Moines?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Des Moines are from:
    • Johannesburg, from R20 343 return

  • How do I know if a flight to Des Moines is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Des Moines is around R18 795 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

Your guide to booking Des Moines flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Des Moines, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around R18 795 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Des Moines in October. Return fares historically average R16 274 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to R4 309 per return. Evening flights to Des Moines average R22 569 compared to R26 878 for morning flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Des Moines

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Des Moines? 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.
7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1576 reviews
8,4Crew
7,2Entertainment
7,8Boarding
7,3Food
7,7Comfort
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The flight itself was fine, food was expired and gross, staff were mostly amazing! KLM messed up rebooking for our first two flights that got cancelled and we almost didn’t make it to Amsterdam for an additional two days

4,0 OkayJessica, Sept 2026
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The flight itself was fine, food was expired and gross, staff were mostly amazing! KLM messed up rebooking for our first two flights that got cancelled and we almost didn’t make it to Amsterdam for an additional two days

I think I previously submitted my feedback about flight lead Katherine in a different field by mistake. Please see those comments. Comments for Hyd to AMS are it was good. The flight lead and service met expectations for satisfactory high quality service but the flight lead did not stand out as exceptional as did the leads on the other two flights so I don’t remember anything specific one way or the other besides the fact I was satisfied.

Flight lead was a gentleman with silver hair and he went out of his way to shake hands and interact with each passenger seated in business class. A medical emergency took place during our flight and he handled it with perfect poise and professionalism. He was gracious and confidently competent. Just what you want from a leader,

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

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

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

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.

One hour before landing was the most scary part of my life. The plane just dropped from the air . No explanation or apologies from the captain. Women and children screaming everywhere. Would like to know what happened

My flight going to doha had economy seats that had a little more leg room. Coming back the leg room was not there. I'm 6'3" and my knees were against the chair in front of me. I couldn't slide my feet under the chair. The 15 hour flight felt like torture from the lack of sleep I was getting being so uncomfortable. Food and crew were great though.

It was excellent except for at the very end. I woke up about 1.5 hrs before touchdown and wanted to order food in the Business class. I was told they had shut down food service. It would have been good to get a heads up before they closed the service. Anna the air hostess was wonderful. She did get me 2 bowls of fruit and I was very appreciative of her. Wonderful human and a hostess.

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.

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.

Less packaged foods in between meals Appreciated fruits cheese platters ice cream

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