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Flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines

Find cheap airlines flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Johannesburg to Des Moines, including Allegiant Air, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with United Airlines.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Johannesburg to Des Moines according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Des Moines for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $1,251 or round trip flights from $1,101.

      • JNB 7:20 PM
        35h 9m
        2 stops
        DSM 10:29 PM
        Johannesburg - Des Moines | Sun, Jan 25 | Air France
        DSM 5:16 PM
        34h 54m
        2 stops
        JNB 12:10 PM
        Des Moines - Johannesburg | Sun, Feb 1 | Air France
        $1,101 $2,023
        46% OFF
        46% OFF
        $2,023 $1,101
      • JNB 7:20 PM
        34h 4m
        2 stops
        DSM 9:24 PM
        Johannesburg - Des Moines | Sun, Jan 25 | KLM
        DSM 5:16 PM
        34h 54m
        2 stops
        JNB 12:10 PM
        Des Moines - Johannesburg | Sun, Feb 1 | Air France
        $1,104 $2,023
        45% OFF
        45% OFF
        $2,023 $1,104
      • JNB 9:50 AM
        33h 22m
        2 stops
        DSM 11:12 AM
        Johannesburg - Des Moines | Sun, Jan 25 | Etihad Airways
        DSM 1:16 PM
        59h 4m
        2 stops
        JNB 8:20 AM
        Des Moines - Johannesburg | Sun, Feb 1 | American Airlines
        $1,304 $2,023
        36% OFF
        36% OFF
        $2,023 $1,304
      • JNB 9:50 AM
        33h 22m
        2 stops
        DSM 11:12 AM
        Johannesburg - Des Moines | Sun, Feb 1 | Etihad Airways
        DSM 6:00 AM
        42h 20m
        2 stops
        JNB 8:20 AM
        Des Moines - Johannesburg | Sat, Feb 7 | American Airlines
        $1,337
        34% OFF
        $2,023 $1,337
      • JNB 10:00 PM
        31h 4m
        2 stops
        DSM 9:04 PM
        Johannesburg - Des Moines | Sun, Jan 25 | British Airways
        DSM 11:42 AM
        38h 43m
        2 stops
        JNB 10:25 AM
        Des Moines - Johannesburg | Sun, Feb 1 | British Airways
        $1,582
        22% OFF
        $2,023 $1,582
      • JNB 8:20 AM
        38h 13m
        2 stops
        DSM 2:33 PM
        Johannesburg - Des Moines | Sun, Feb 1 | Ethiopian Airlines
        DSM 6:48 PM
        41h 22m
        2 stops
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Des Moines - Johannesburg | Sat, Feb 7 | United Airlines
        $1,582
        22% OFF
        $2,023 $1,582
      • JNB 9:50 AM
        37h 3m
        2 stops
        DSM 2:53 PM
        Johannesburg - Des Moines | Tue, Dec 23 | Etihad Airways
        DSM 12:56 PM
        59h 24m
        2 stops
        JNB 8:20 AM
        Des Moines - Johannesburg | Tue, Dec 30 | American Airlines
        $1,600
        21% OFF
        $2,023 $1,600
      • JNB 7:35 PM
        33h 29m
        2 stops
        DSM 9:04 PM
        Johannesburg - Des Moines | Sun, Feb 1 | British Airways
        DSM 5:51 PM
        29h 44m
        2 stops
        JNB 7:35 AM
        Des Moines - Johannesburg | Sat, Feb 7 | American Airlines
        $1,635
        19% OFF
        $2,023 $1,635
      • JNB 8:30 PM
        32h 34m
        2 stops
        DSM 9:04 PM
        Johannesburg - Des Moines | Sun, Feb 1 | Qatar Airways
        DSM 7:00 AM
        41h 40m
        2 stops
        JNB 8:40 AM
        Des Moines - Johannesburg | Sat, Feb 7 | Qatar Airways
        $1,728
        15% OFF
        $2,023 $1,728
      • JNB 10:00 PM
        48h 53m
        2 stops
        DSM 2:53 PM
        Johannesburg - Des Moines | Tue, Dec 23 | British Airways
        DSM 3:28 PM
        32h 7m
        2 stops
        JNB 7:35 AM
        Des Moines - Johannesburg | Tue, Dec 30 | American Airlines
        $1,862
        8% OFF
        $2,023 $1,862
      • JNB 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DSM Invalid Date
        Johannesburg - Des Moines | Fri, Dec 19 | Normal Airline
        DSM 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        JNB 4:00 PM
        Des Moines - Johannesburg | Sun, Dec 21 | Normal Airline
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      • JNB 10:00 PM
        30h 2m
        1 stop
        DSM 8:02 PM
        Johannesburg - Des Moines | Sun, Jan 18 | United Airlines
        $1,251 $2,055
        39% OFF
        39% OFF
        $2,055 $1,251
      • JNB 9:55 PM
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        DSM 5:15 PM
        Johannesburg - Des Moines | Sun, Dec 28 | Virgin Atlantic
        $1,311 $2,055
        36% OFF
        36% OFF
        $2,055 $1,311
      • JNB 10:00 PM
        30h 2m
        1 stop
        DSM 8:02 PM
        Johannesburg - Des Moines | Tue, Jan 13 | United Airlines
        $1,891 $2,055
        8% OFF
        8% OFF
        $2,055 $1,891
      • JNB 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DSM Invalid Date
        Johannesburg - Des Moines | Fri, Dec 19 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Johannesburg to Des Moines are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Johannesburg to Des Moines

The distance between Johannesburg and Des Moines is approximately 14,491.48 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in September. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight price$1,251
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$1,101
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelSeptember
Flight distance14,491.48 km
Popular airlineAllegiant Air
Flight statistics for the Johannesburg–Des Moines route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Des Moines?

The cheapest time for Johannesburg to Des Moines flights: Dec 21 to Dec 28 — one way flight prices from $946.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Johannesburg to Des Moines, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines (JNB-DSM)?

    Based on Trip.com data, United Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $1,251 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JNB to DSM on Sun, Jan 18), while Air France offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,101 departing on Sun, Jan 25 and returning on Sun, Feb 1.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Des Moines with the following airlines, including: Allegiant Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Des Moines is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Jan 18, with one-way flights priced at just $1,251.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Des Moines travel is around September.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Des Moines is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Des Moines on December 28, 2025 with Virgin Atlantic, with prices starting at $1,310.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Des Moines, with O. R. Tambo International Airport to Des Moines International Airport (JNB-DSM) is by far the most common option on this route: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
  • The time difference between Des Moines and Johannesburg is 8h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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