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$1,203+ Cheap flights from Iowa 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
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Johannesburg

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Round-trip from

$1,203
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,557
From Iowa to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa 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 United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sat 4/268:00 amOMA - JNB
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/147:35 pmJNB - OMA
2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,248
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 United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2510:59 amMLI - JNB
2 stops23h 46mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/3110:00 pmJNB - MLI
2 stops24h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,263
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 4/306:43 pmOMA - JNB
2 stops30h 52mLufthansa
Wed 5/77:00 pmJNB - OMA
2 stops33h 23mLufthansa
Deal found 3/31$1,271
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
This United 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/56:00 amOMA - JNB
2 stops28h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/199:20 pmJNB - OMA
2 stops25h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,614
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.
Thu 9/255:00 pmMLI - JNB
1 stop19h 40mDelta
Fri 10/3111:55 pmJNB - MLI
2 stops29h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/1$1,659
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.
Tue 8/57:00 amOMA - JNB
1 stop29h 40mDelta
Tue 8/196:50 pmJNB - OMA
2 stops33h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/1$1,808
This StudentUniverse 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/255:42 pmMLI - JNB
3 stops31h 53mLufthansa
Fri 10/317:35 pmJNB - MLI
2 stops28h 32mLufthansa
Deal found 4/1$1,851
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/132:03 pmOMA - JNB
2 stops36h 22mBritish Airways
Sun 7/69:15 pmJNB - OMA
2 stops33h 44mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/2$6,600

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Johannesburg 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 April 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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Iowa

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Johannesburg

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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

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA - JNB

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 4/26

8:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/14

7:35 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops34h 23m

$1,248

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

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Thu 9/25

10:59 am-5:45 pm

2 stops23h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/31

10:00 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$1,263

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA - JNB

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 4/30

6:43 pm-8:35 am

2 stops30h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/7

7:00 pm-9:23 pm

2 stops33h 23m

$1,271

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

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA - JNB

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 8/5

6:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/19

9:20 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops25h 35m

$1,614

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Thu 9/25

5:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/31

11:55 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$1,659

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA - JNB

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 8/5

7:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop29h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/19

6:50 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops33h 06m

$1,808

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Johannesburg

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Johannesburg

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa 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.

When flying from Iowa to Johannesburg, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.
To help decide which airline to fly from Iowa to Johannesburg, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,616 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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.
Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,963 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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 are the most popular routes from Iowa to Johannesburg?

    When deciding which route to take from Iowa to Johannesburg consider Omaha Eppley Airfield - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Des Moines - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Moline Quad-City - Johannesburg OR Tambo as they are the most popular.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Johannesburg?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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 Iowa to Johannesburg?

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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,440Average$2,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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