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$603+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Africa

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DSM — JNB
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Africa (AF0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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$819
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$603
(Etihad Airways)
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:55 amDSM - CAI
2 stops35h 00mDelta
Wed 1/152:05 amCAI - DSM
2 stops23h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,336
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3111:58 amDSM - CAI
2 stops26h 32mBritish Airways
Thu 1/166:40 amCAI - DSM
2 stops23h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/318:00 amDSM - CAI
3 stops27h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/151:45 amCAI - DSM
2 stops28h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,895
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3111:29 amDSM - CAI
3 stops20h 51mAir Canada
Wed 1/151:45 amCAI - DSM
3 stops28h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$2,204
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/315:35 pmDSM - CAI
3 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/1612:55 pmCAI - DSM
2 stops41h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,342
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/246:45 amDSM - NBO
2 stops39h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 12/291:35 amNBO - DSM
2 stops29h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/16$2,363
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/224:00 pmDSM - ACC
2 stops20h 25mBritish Airways
Tue 1/1411:50 pmACC - DSM
2 stops28h 18mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$2,366
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/235:15 pmDSM - NBO
2 stops43h 05mDelta
Tue 12/3111:30 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops30h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/16$2,566
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2311:58 amDSM - NBO
2 stops24h 37mBritish Airways
Sat 1/1811:55 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops31h 03mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$2,759
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/226:40 pmDSM - NBO
3 stops42h 20mAir Canada
Wed 1/1511:45 pmNBO - DSM
3 stops31h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$2,975
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/185:06 pmDSM - ACC
2 stops33h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/1410:40 pmACC - DSM
2 stops41h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,984
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/236:40 pmDSM - NBO
3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/291:35 amNBO - DSM
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$2,987

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Tue 4/1

12:57 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops18h 43m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 4/8

5:40 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$819

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Fri 3/14

6:20 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops45h 45m

Cairo

Sun 3/23

8:05 pm-9:54 pm

2 stops32h 49m

$992

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Fri 1/31

12:15 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops21h 05m

Marrakech Menara

Fri 2/7

6:00 am-4:30 pm

2 stops17h 30m

$1,012

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Sat 2/1

3:00 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops21h 05m

Marrakech Menara

Sat 2/8

8:50 pm-9:18 pm

2 stops31h 28m

$1,053

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 1/20

6:00 pm-10:20 am

2 stops32h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/27

7:25 pm-10:08 pm

2 stops34h 43m

$1,119

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Sat 2/1

12:25 pm-12:05 am

2 stops27h 40m

Cairo

Fri 2/7

2:05 am-10:31 pm

2 stops28h 26m

$1,130

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Fri 1/31

6:26 pm-12:05 am

2 stops21h 39m

Cairo

Thu 2/6

2:05 am-5:36 pm

2 stops23h 31m

$1,138

Des MoinesAccra

DSM - ACC

DSMACC

Des Moines

Fri 1/31

6:30 am-7:00 am

2 stops18h 30m

Accra Kotoka

Fri 2/7

9:15 am-9:49 am

2 stops30h 34m

$1,148

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Sat 2/1

11:35 am-7:15 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Cairo

Sat 2/8

5:15 am-9:52 pm

2 stops24h 37m

$1,151

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Fri 3/14

6:20 pm-12:05 am

2 stops46h 45m

Cairo

Sat 3/22

1:30 am-2:22 pm

2 stops43h 52m

$1,176

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Africa from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Des Moines to Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $1,173). Flying from Des Moines to Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in Africa by month

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Africa by month

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 December 18, 2024.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,798 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,504 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

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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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $727. However, be on the lookout for offers from KLM and Qatar Airways, 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?

    The most popular flight routes from Des Moines to Africa are Des Moines - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl, Des Moines - Addis Ababa Bole and Des Moines - Entebbe.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Africa?

    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.

  • 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 $1,173). Flying from Des Moines to Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 8 airlines flying from Des Moines to Africa

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$745Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$817Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$905Average$1,627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$952Average$1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air CanadaCheapest$968Average$1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,027Average$1,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,037Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,247Average$1,774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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