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$1,203+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Johannesburg

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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — JNB
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Johannesburg (ZA1). 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 April 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,203
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,557
From Des Moines to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/166:13 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops29h 47mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/237:25 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops28h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,203
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/164:04 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops31h 56mBritish Airways
Fri 5/239:15 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops25h 11mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/1$1,258
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Tue 8/196:45 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/287:35 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops28h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Fri 5/1611:26 amDSM - JNB
1 stop25h 14mDelta
Fri 5/2311:15 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops28h 51mDelta
Deal found 4/1$1,509

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Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 5/16

6:13 pm-7:00 am

2 stops29h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/23

7:25 pm-4:37 pm

2 stops28h 12m

$1,203

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 5/16

4:04 pm-7:00 am

2 stops31h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/23

9:15 pm-3:26 pm

2 stops25h 11m

$1,258

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 8/19

6:45 pm-8:35 am

2 stops30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/28

7:35 pm-5:03 pm

2 stops28h 28m

$1,364

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 5/16

11:26 am-7:40 pm

1 stop25h 14m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/23

11:15 pm-9:06 pm

2 stops28h 51m

$1,509

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Deals found on 4/1

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Johannesburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Johannesburg from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Johannesburg

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Des Moines to Johannesburg 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 JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Des Moines to Johannesburg in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated April 2, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,715 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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 Johannesburg?

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg. 2 airlines have flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg on a regular basis. Booking flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day.

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

    American Airlines, at $1,203, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Johannesburg.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include British Airways and Delta. American Airlines is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Des Moines to Johannesburg 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Johannesburg

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg. 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 April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,322Average$1,503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,440Average$2,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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