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$634+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Africa

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — JNB
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Africa

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Round-trip from

$923
(Air France)

One-way from

$634
(British Airways)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,440
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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 March 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/12:17 pmDSM - RAK
2 stops16h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/81:10 pmRAK - DSM
2 stops34h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$836
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1711:30 amDSM - NBO
2 stops24h 25mAir France
Thu 5/810:25 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops26h 24mAir France
Deal found 3/26$923
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 5/105:30 pmDSM - NBO
2 stops20h 30mDelta
Sat 5/1710:25 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops30h 21mDelta
Deal found 3/25$953
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2611:54 amDSM - RAK
2 stops18h 01mBritish Airways
Sat 5/312:50 pmRAK - DSM
2 stops34h 52mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/27$961
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/112:20 pmDSM - RAK
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/181:10 pmRAK - DSM
2 stops40h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,104
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/106:13 pmDSM - NBO
2 stops42h 32mBritish Airways
Sat 5/1711:10 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops24h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/26$1,112
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1011:26 amDSM - CAI
2 stops30h 54mLufthansa
Fri 5/163:45 amCAI - DSM
2 stops22h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 3/27$1,168
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Wed 4/166:25 pmDSM - ACC
2 stops31h 50mDelta
Fri 5/169:25 amACC - DSM
2 stops30h 16mDelta
Deal found 3/26$1,169
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 5/115:45 amDSM - LOS
2 stops53h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/1811:10 pmLOS - DSM
2 stops47h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,173
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/115:50 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops23h 40mAir France
Sat 5/173:30 amCAI - DSM
2 stops22h 20mAir France
Deal found 3/27$1,185
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/85:27 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops30h 33mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/157:25 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops28h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,201
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 4/66:47 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops36h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/203:55 amCAI - DSM
2 stops41h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,201

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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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Africa that are best for you.

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Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Thu 4/17

11:30 am-7:55 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 5/8

10:25 pm-4:49 pm

2 stops26h 24m

$923

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sat 5/10

5:30 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops20h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 5/17

10:25 pm-8:46 pm

2 stops30h 21m

$953

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Sat 4/26

11:54 am-11:55 am

2 stops18h 01m

Marrakech Menara

Sat 5/3

12:50 pm-5:42 pm

2 stops34h 52m

$961

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Sun 5/11

2:20 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Marrakech Menara

Sun 5/18

1:10 pm-11:39 pm

2 stops40h 29m

$1,104

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sat 5/10

6:13 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops42h 32m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 5/17

11:10 pm-3:26 pm

2 stops24h 16m

$1,112

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Sat 5/10

11:26 am-2:20 am

2 stops30h 54m

Cairo

Fri 5/16

3:45 am-5:50 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$1,168

Des MoinesAccra

DSM - ACC

DSMACC

Des Moines

Wed 4/16

6:25 pm-7:15 am

2 stops31h 50m

Accra Kotoka

Fri 5/16

9:25 am-10:41 am

2 stops30h 16m

$1,169

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Sun 5/11

5:45 am-5:00 pm

2 stops53h 15m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 5/18

11:10 pm-4:14 pm

2 stops47h 04m

$1,173

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Sun 5/11

5:50 pm-1:30 am

2 stops23h 40m

Cairo

Sat 5/17

3:30 am-5:50 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$1,185

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 5/8

5:27 pm-7:00 am

2 stops30h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/15

7:25 pm-4:37 pm

2 stops28h 12m

$1,201

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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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Everything you need to know about your flight 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 $1,173). 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 March 28, 2025.

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 March 28, 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,538 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,424 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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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 British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $634. 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?

    The most popular flight routes from Des Moines to Africa are Des Moines - Cairo, Des Moines - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl and Des Moines - Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • 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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  • 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 7 airlines flying from Des Moines to Africa

Discover the top 7 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$817Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$971Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,015Average$1,539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$1,036Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,197Average$1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,233Average$1,570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,331Average$1,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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