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$1,766+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Des Moines (DSM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DSM
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,766
(American Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,253
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Des Moines. 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.
Fri 8/159:15 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops30h 17mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/112:29 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops33h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,766
This Air Canada 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/157:35 pmJNB - DSM
3 stops33h 12mAir Canada
Thu 12/116:45 pmDSM - JNB
3 stops52h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$2,560

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Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Des Moines 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/15

9:15 pm-8:32 pm

2 stops30h 17m

Des Moines

Thu 12/11

2:29 pm-7:30 am

2 stops33h 01m

$1,766

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/15

7:35 pm-9:47 pm

3 stops33h 12m

Des Moines

Thu 12/11

6:45 pm-7:05 am

3 stops52h 20m

$2,560

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Deals found on 3/27

Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to Des Moines

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to Des Moines in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 48 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

sheila,Mar 2025

DFW - MSP

We were delayed for 3 hours with no real reason or offer for compensation
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

sheila,Mar 2025

DFW - MSP

We were delayed for 3 hours with no real reason or offer for compensation
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,981 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

sheila,Mar 2025

DFW - MSP

We were delayed for 3 hours with no real reason or offer for compensation

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    If you book a flight to Des Moines from Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying to Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines. There are 0 flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Des Moines per day from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $1,766, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air Canada.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Des Moines 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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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