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$630+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Africa

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DSM — JNB
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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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 January 21, 2025.

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From Des Moines to Africa
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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 January 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/412:15 pmDSM - RAK
2 stops23h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/112:25 pmRAK - DSM
2 stops36h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$630
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/12:17 pmDSM - RAK
2 stops21h 48mBritish Airways
Tue 4/84:05 pmRAK - DSM
2 stops31h 39mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$656
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/13:34 pmDSM - RAK
2 stops27h 51mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/89:05 amRAK - DSM
3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$927
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/245:34 amDSM - ACC
2 stops19h 26mDelta
Tue 3/189:15 amACC - DSM
2 stops18h 41mDelta
Deal found 1/20$999
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/62:52 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops24h 13mQatar Airways
Thu 3/1312:55 pmCAI - DSM
2 stops40h 11mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,012
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 3/67:00 amDSM - LOS
2 stops21h 35mDelta
Thu 3/131:15 pmLOS - DSM
2 stops38h 05mDelta
Deal found 1/21$1,023
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 2/176:26 pmDSM - LOS
2 stops20h 09mAir France
Mon 2/2411:55 pmLOS - DSM
2 stops23h 35mAir France
Deal found 1/20$1,035
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/278:00 amDSM - ACC
2 stops18h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/1810:40 pmACC - DSM
2 stops24h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,103
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/45:39 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops32h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/117:25 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops33h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,115
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sat 9/134:26 pmDSM - LOS
2 stops20h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/2810:50 pmLOS - DSM
2 stops27h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,226
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/512:15 pmDSM - NBO
2 stops26h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 3/31:35 amNBO - DSM
2 stops29h 53mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,226
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/62:52 pmDSM - NBO
2 stops24h 13mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/121:35 amNBO - DSM
2 stops28h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,264

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 January 21, 2025.

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Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Tue 3/4

12:15 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 3/11

2:25 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops36h 39m

$630

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Tue 4/1

2:17 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops21h 48m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 4/8

4:05 pm-5:44 pm

2 stops31h 39m

$656

Des MoinesMarrakech

DSM - RAK

DSMRAK

Des Moines

Tue 4/1

3:34 pm-12:25 am

2 stops27h 51m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 4/8

9:05 am-10:40 am

3 stops31h 35m

$927

Des MoinesAccra

DSM - ACC

DSMACC

Des Moines

Mon 2/24

5:34 am-7:00 am

2 stops19h 26m

Accra Kotoka

Tue 3/18

9:15 am-10:56 pm

2 stops18h 41m

$999

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Thu 3/6

2:52 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops24h 13m

Cairo

Thu 3/13

12:55 pm-10:06 pm

2 stops40h 11m

$1,012

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Thu 3/6

7:00 am-11:35 am

2 stops21h 35m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 3/13

1:15 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops38h 05m

$1,023

Des MoinesAccra

DSM - ACC

DSMACC

Des Moines

Thu 2/27

8:00 am-8:55 am

2 stops18h 55m

Accra Kotoka

Tue 3/18

10:40 pm-5:56 pm

2 stops24h 16m

$1,103

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 3/4

5:39 pm-10:20 am

2 stops32h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

7:25 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops33h 39m

$1,115

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Wed 2/5

12:15 pm-12:05 am

2 stops26h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 3/3

1:35 am-10:28 pm

2 stops29h 53m

$1,226

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Thu 3/6

2:52 pm-12:05 am

2 stops24h 13m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/12

1:35 am-9:58 pm

2 stops28h 23m

$1,264

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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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,490 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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 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 - Accra Kotoka and Des Moines - Lagos Murtala Muhammed.

  • 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$817Average$1,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$905Average$1,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$968Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$971Average$1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air FranceCheapest$1,036Average$1,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,037Average$1,285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,233Average$1,672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,331Average$1,702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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