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$1,261+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — JNB
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 3, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,344
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,440
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/137:43 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops28h 17mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/247:25 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops29h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,261
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/811:38 amDSM - JNB
2 stops23h 07mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/157:00 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops30h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,344
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/165:43 amDSM - JNB
2 stops43h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/239:50 amJNB - DSM
2 stops38h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,427
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/144:28 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops40h 42mQatar Airways
Sat 10/251:55 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops38h 59mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/2$1,471
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/811:27 amDSM - JNB
1 stop25h 13mDelta
Tue 4/156:50 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops29h 47mDelta
Deal found 3/2$1,507
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/206:45 pmDSM - JNB
2 stops54h 45mLufthansa
Sat 12/277:35 pmJNB - DSM
2 stops29h 58mLufthansa
Deal found 3/2$2,080

Find flights from Des Moines to OR Tambo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to OR Tambo 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 3, 2025.

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Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 4/8

11:38 am-5:45 pm

2 stops23h 07m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/15

7:00 pm-6:06 pm

2 stops30h 06m

$1,344

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Wed 4/16

5:43 am-8:20 am

2 stops43h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/23

9:50 am-5:42 pm

2 stops38h 52m

$1,427

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 4/8

11:27 am-7:40 pm

1 stop25h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/15

6:50 pm-5:37 pm

2 stops29h 47m

$1,507

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Wed 4/16

6:47 pm-8:35 am

2 stops54h 48m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/23

7:00 pm-6:06 pm

2 stops54h 06m

$5,439

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Deals found on 3/2

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to OR Tambo in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Des Moines-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Des Moines-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Des Moines to OR Tambo

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to OR Tambo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Des Moines to OR Tambo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo by month

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

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

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

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

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated March 3, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
8,068 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
8,679 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
6,971 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to OR Tambo. 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 from for flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    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 OR Tambo. 2 airlines have flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from $1,344. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $1,507, and Lufthansa, from $5,439. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 23% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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United AirlinesCheapest$1,331Average$1,522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,440Average$1,883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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