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$1,203+ Cheap flights from Iowa to South Africa

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DSM — JNB
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated April 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,203
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,557
From Iowa to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to South Africa. 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 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 Etihad Airways 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/315:28 amOMA - JNB
2 stops43h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/79:50 amJNB - OMA
2 stops41h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,358
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 Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/3010:25 amOMA - JNB
2 stops40h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 5/78:25 pmJNB - OMA
2 stops33h 12mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,598
This United 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 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 stops24h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$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 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.
Thu 9/188:00 amOMA - CPT
2 stops24h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/218:00 pmCPT - OMA
2 stops34h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,664
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/151:55 pmOMA - CPT
2 stops36h 35mLufthansa
Fri 8/296:05 pmCPT - OMA
2 stops34h 43mLufthansa
Deal found 4/1$1,695

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

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Iowa

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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

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

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

OmahaJohannesburg

OMA - JNB

OMAJNB

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 6/13

11:28 am-8:35 am

3 stops38h 07m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

7:35 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops33h 17m

$1,450

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

Wed 4/30

10:25 am-10:00 am

2 stops40h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/7

8:25 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops33h 12m

$1,598

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-2:22 pm

2 stops24h 02m

$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

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to South Africa

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to South Africa. 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 South Africa, 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 South Africa by month

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

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

Temperature in South Africa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South 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 South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated April 2, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Qatar Airways and United Airlines from Iowa to South Africa have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,540 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,615 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,899 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,899 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to South Africa?

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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to South 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 April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,322Average$1,572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,326Average$1,889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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