Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Africa from $771

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DSM — JNB
jun. 11 — jun. 181

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.

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Cheap Des Moines to Africa flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Africa specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on junio 6, 2024.
vie. 6/286:13 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops21h 22mBritish Airways
sáb. 7/205:55 pmCAI - DSM
2 stops31h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,546
vie. 6/286:21 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops23h 09mAir France
vie. 7/193:30 amCAI - DSM
2 stops21h 07mAir France
Deal found 6/5$1,620
dom. 6/166:13 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops22h 52mBritish Airways
sáb. 8/35:55 pmCAI - DSM
2 stops31h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,681
vie. 7/511:21 amDSM - NBO
2 stops25h 54mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 7/2011:10 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops30h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,750
dom. 6/168:00 amDSM - CAI
2 stops35h 05mUnited Airlines
sáb. 8/34:35 pmCAI - DSM
3 stops53h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,794
vie. 7/56:50 pmDSM - NBO
3 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 7/2011:10 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops30h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,818
jue. 6/610:40 amDSM - NBO
3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
dom. 6/96:00 pmNBO - DSM
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,051
jue. 6/2711:21 amDSM - KGL
2 stops24h 34mMultiple Airlines
jue. 7/183:50 pmKGL - DSM
3 stops36h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,059
dom. 6/168:00 amDSM - CAI
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
vie. 8/23:10 amCAI - DSM
2 stops26h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,121

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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated junio 6, 2024.
mié. 11/2012:20 pmDSM - CMN
2 stops20h 15mAir France
mar. 12/37:15 pmCMN - DSM
2 stops29h 36mAir France
Deal found 6/6$771
mié. 11/202:14 pmDSM - CMN
2 stops21h 01mAir France
mar. 12/37:15 pmCMN - DSM
2 stops28h 32mAir France
Deal found 6/5$861
mié. 10/306:07 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops57h 08mAmerican Airlines
jue. 11/1410:15 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops27h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,180
mié. 9/114:04 pmDSM - NBO
2 stops23h 46mAmerican Airlines
mié. 10/91:20 amNBO - DSM
2 stops28h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,234
lun. 12/23:29 pmDSM - NBO
2 stops21h 01mAmerican Airlines
jue. 1/211:25 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops33h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,356
dom. 12/111:30 amDSM - NBO
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/3111:40 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops23h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,442
mié. 9/116:00 amDSM - NBO
2 stops23h 10mEthiopian Air
mié. 10/96:00 pmNBO - DSM
3 stops28h 26mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/5$1,455
dom. 12/16:58 amDSM - NBO
2 stops29h 32mAmerican Airlines
lun. 12/301:35 amNBO - DSM
2 stops29h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,482
dom. 12/111:30 amDSM - NBO
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 1/411:40 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,502

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dom. 6/166:13 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops22h 52mBritish Airways
sáb. 8/35:55 pmCAI - DSM
2 stops31h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,681
dom. 6/168:00 amDSM - CAI
2 stops35h 05mUnited Airlines
sáb. 8/34:35 pmCAI - DSM
3 stops53h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,794
dom. 6/168:00 amDSM - CAI
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
vie. 8/23:10 amCAI - DSM
2 stops26h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,121
dom. 6/163:10 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops21h 10mLufthansa
vie. 8/23:25 amCAI - DSM
2 stops26h 04mLufthansa
Deal found 6/5$2,278
jue. 6/136:41 pmDSM - EBB
3 stops43h 34mMultiple Airlines
jue. 6/2011:25 pmEBB - DSM
2 stops30h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,374
jue. 6/136:13 pmDSM - EBB
3 stops37h 17mMultiple Airlines
jue. 6/205:30 pmEBB - DSM
3 stops36h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,590
jue. 6/139:54 amDSM - EBB
2 stops45h 36mMultiple Airlines
jue. 6/205:30 pmEBB - DSM
2 stops36h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,740
dom. 6/1611:30 amDSM - CAI
3 stops21h 00mAir Canada
sáb. 8/35:20 amCAI - DSM
3 stops24h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 6/5$3,209

One-way flights to Africa from Des Moines

Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated junio 6, 2024.
mié. 10/96:00 amDSM - JNB
2 stops31h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/5$1,048
jue. 6/208:00 amDSM - LFW
2 stops22h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/6$1,154
jue. 6/208:00 amDSM - LFW
2 stops22h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/5$1,339
jue. 6/208:00 amDSM - LFW
3 stops29h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,589
mié. 10/92:14 pmDSM - JNB
1 stop21h 46mDelta
Deal found 6/5$1,617
jue. 6/208:00 amDSM - LFW
3 stops29h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,113

Find flights from Des Moines to Africa within your budget

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Des MoinesCasablanca Mohamed V

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

mié. 11/20

2 stops20h 15m

Casablanca Mohamed V

mar. 12/3

2 stops29h 36m

$771

Des MoinesCasablanca Mohamed V

DSM - CMN

DSMCMN

Des Moines

mié. 11/20

2 stops21h 01m

Casablanca Mohamed V

mar. 12/3

2 stops28h 32m

$861

Des MoinesJohannesburg OR Tambo

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

mié. 10/30

2 stops57h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 11/14

2 stops27h 21m

$1,180

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

jue. 7/4

2 stops28h 30m

Cairo

mié. 7/10

2 stops25h 00m

$1,420

Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

dom. 12/1

2 stops24h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

mar. 12/31

2 stops23h 16m

$1,442

Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

mié. 9/11

2 stops23h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

mié. 10/9

3 stops28h 26m

$1,455

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

jue. 7/4

2 stops37h 05m

Cairo

jue. 7/11

2 stops37h 45m

$1,476

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

vie. 6/28

2 stops21h 22m

Cairo

sáb. 7/20

2 stops31h 46m

$1,546

Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

mié. 9/11

3 stops73h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

mié. 10/9

3 stops35h 47m

$1,570

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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 junio 6, 2024.
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.7
Good
4,312 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.5
Good
1,720 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.4
Good
3,718 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

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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 $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Africa for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air France for just $771, but on average you can expect to pay $1,404.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Des Moines to Africa for under $1,700?

    There are currently 8+ open flights from Des Moines to Africa within the next 7 days for less than $1,700.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,048. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Africa for a low price.

  • 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?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Africa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • 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?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Africa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • 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 6/6.

  • 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 $1,761). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from Des Moines to Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$745Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$879Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$968Average$1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$968Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$985Average$1,706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,001Average$1,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,038Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$1,066Average$1,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$1,347Average$1,962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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