Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Africa from $861

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DSM — JNB
Jun 4 — Jun 111

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

Flights from Des Moines to Africa lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from Des Moines to Africa in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,074.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to AF?

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Cheap Delta flights from Des Moines to Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Des Moines and Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Wed 10/306:30 amDSM - JNB
2 stops32h 30mDelta
Thu 11/149:55 pmJNB - DSM
1 stop27h 56mDelta
Deal found 5/29$1,810
Wed 10/304:00 pmDSM - JNB
1 stop20h 00mDelta
Thu 11/149:55 pmJNB - DSM
1 stop23h 31mDelta
Deal found 5/29$1,877
Fri 6/285:56 amDSM - ACC
2 stops32h 54mDelta
Fri 7/511:15 pmACC - DSM
2 stops23h 16mDelta
Deal found 5/29$2,063
Tue 7/911:52 amDSM - NBO
2 stops26h 03mDelta
Sat 8/1711:59 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops29h 06mDelta
Deal found 5/29$2,082
Wed 6/1211:53 amDSM - NBO
2 stops26h 02mDelta
Sat 6/1511:59 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops29h 03mDelta
Deal found 5/29$2,152
Mon 7/85:50 amDSM - LOS
1 stop22h 15mDelta
Tue 7/1612:05 pmLOS - DSM
1 stop16h 14mDelta
Deal found 5/29$2,267
Mon 7/85:50 amDSM - LOS
1 stop22h 15mDelta
Tue 7/1612:05 pmLOS - DSM
2 stops27h 26mDelta
Deal found 5/29$2,272
Wed 7/246:35 amDSM - NBO
2 stops30h 05mDelta
Fri 8/210:50 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops30h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/29$2,294

Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Wed 9/117:00 amDSM - NBO
2 stops29h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/91:20 amNBO - DSM
2 stops28h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,293
Wed 10/306:07 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops57h 08mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/1410:15 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops31h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,299
Sun 8/183:02 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops25h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/88:00 amCAI - DSM
3 stops33h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,582
Wed 6/129:54 amDSM - NBO
2 stops29h 51mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/141:05 amNBO - DSM
2 stops28h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$2,422
Fri 6/287:31 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops20h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/208:00 amCAI - DSM
3 stops23h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$7,868

Cheap Des Moines to Africa flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Africa specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Prices were last updated on May 30, 2024.
Thu 6/276:18 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops22h 47mBritish Airways
Thu 7/45:25 pmCAI - DSM
2 stops36h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/28$1,398
Mon 6/38:30 amDSM - CAI
1 stop37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/56:40 pmCAI - DSM
2 stops57h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,418
Fri 5/316:41 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops23h 44mLufthansa
Thu 6/63:25 amCAI - DSM
2 stops26h 19mLufthansa
Deal found 5/30$1,420
Fri 5/316:41 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops23h 44mLufthansa
Thu 6/63:25 amCAI - DSM
2 stops26h 19mLufthansa
Deal found 5/29$1,427
Fri 5/316:41 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops23h 44mLufthansa
Fri 6/75:20 amCAI - DSM
2 stops24h 24mLufthansa
Deal found 5/30$1,428
Thu 6/2711:21 amDSM - CAI
2 stops31h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/33:10 amCAI - DSM
2 stops26h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,438
Fri 5/316:41 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops23h 44mLufthansa
Fri 6/75:20 amCAI - DSM
2 stops24h 24mLufthansa
Deal found 5/29$1,448
Fri 6/286:13 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops21h 22mBritish Airways
Sat 7/205:55 pmCAI - DSM
2 stops31h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,574
Thu 6/277:00 amDSM - CAI
3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/410:25 amCAI - DSM
3 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,616

Des Moines to Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Wed 11/202:14 pmDSM - CMN
2 stops21h 01mAir France
Tue 12/37:15 pmCMN - DSM
2 stops28h 32mAir France
Deal found 5/30$861
Sun 8/1812:02 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops28h 03mQatar Airways
Sat 9/72:05 amCAI - DSM
2 stops28h 08mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/28$1,066
Wed 9/117:00 amDSM - NBO
2 stops29h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/91:20 amNBO - DSM
2 stops28h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,293
Wed 10/306:07 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops57h 08mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/1410:15 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops31h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,299
Wed 9/116:00 amDSM - NBO
2 stops23h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/96:00 pmNBO - DSM
3 stops28h 26mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/29$1,305
Wed 9/116:00 amDSM - NBO
2 stops23h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/106:00 pmNBO - DSM
3 stops28h 26mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/29$1,355
Thu 6/276:18 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops22h 47mBritish Airways
Thu 7/45:25 pmCAI - DSM
2 stops36h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/28$1,398
Wed 9/116:00 amDSM - NBO
2 stops23h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/106:00 pmNBO - DSM
3 stops28h 26mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/29$1,406
Mon 6/38:30 amDSM - CAI
1 stop37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/56:40 pmCAI - DSM
2 stops57h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,418

Des Moines to Africa flights leaving soon

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Thu 6/66:00 amDSM - JNB
2 stops28h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/78:00 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops27h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$8,281

One-way flights to Africa from Des Moines

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Wed 10/96:00 amDSM - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/29$1,048
Wed 10/92:14 pmDSM - JNB
1 stop21h 46mDelta
Deal found 5/29$1,617

Find flights from Des Moines to Africa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.

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$861 - $1,810

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Des MoinesCasablanca Mohamed V

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

Wed 11/20

2 stops21h 01m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 12/3

2 stops28h 32m

$861

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Sun 8/18

2 stops28h 03m

Cairo

Sat 9/7

2 stops28h 08m

$1,066

Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Wed 9/11

2 stops29h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/9

2 stops28h 14m

$1,293

Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Wed 9/11

2 stops23h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/9

3 stops28h 26m

$1,305

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Thu 6/27

2 stops22h 47m

Cairo

Thu 7/4

2 stops36h 28m

$1,398

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Thu 6/27

2 stops31h 44m

Cairo

Wed 7/3

2 stops26h 34m

$1,438

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Mon 7/29

2 stops36h 45m

Cairo

Fri 8/9

2 stops26h 04m

$1,612

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Mon 7/29

2 stops25h 48m

Cairo

Sat 8/10

2 stops30h 34m

$1,615

Des MoinesJohannesburg OR Tambo

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Wed 10/30

2 stops32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/14

1 stop27h 56m

$1,810

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Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Africa. Reviews last updated May 30, 2024.
8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.9
Good
1,520 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.7
Good
4,339 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.5
Good
1,730 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.4
Good
3,711 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Africa?

    If you book a flight to Africa from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.

  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Africa for under $900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Africa for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air France for just $861, but on average you can expect to pay $1,503.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Des Moines to Africa for under $8,300?

    There are currently 1+ open flights from Des Moines to Africa within the next 7 days for less than $8,300.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Africa?

  • What does DSM to JNB mean?

    DSM stands for Des Moines Airport, while JNB stands for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Cairo Airport (CAI), Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK), Casablanca Mohamed V Airport (CMN), Tunis Carthage Airport (TUN).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Africa that include extra baggage allowance?

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Africa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Africa?

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  • How recently were the Des Moines to Africa flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/30.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Africa?

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Africa (average of $1,191). Flying from Des Moines to Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,764). 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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Air FranceCheapest$745Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest$879Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$968Average$1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$968Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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DeltaCheapest$985Average$1,714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,001Average$1,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,038Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,059Average$1,483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest$1,198Average$1,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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