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R21 811 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to OR Tambo departing on 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flight Deals from Des Moines to Johannesburg (DSM-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Des Moines to OR Tambo

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to OR Tambo.
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18:13 - 7:00DSM-JNB
29h 47m2 stops
19:25 - 17:43JNB-DSM
29h 18m2 stops
R21 811American Airlines
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Thu, May 8 - Thu, May 15
18:13 - 7:00DSM-JNB
29h 47m2 stops
19:25 - 17:43JNB-DSM
29h 18m2 stops
R21 829American Airlines
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Wed, May 7 - Wed, May 14
18:45 - 8:35DSM-JNB
30h 50m2 stops
19:35 - 20:51JNB-DSM
32h 16m2 stops
R23 066
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Tue, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 28
13:10 - 8:35DSM-JNB
36h 25m2 stops
19:35 - 20:51JNB-DSM
32h 16m2 stops
R23 248
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Tue, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 28
18:45 - 8:35DSM-JNB
54h 50m2 stops
19:00 - 21:52JNB-DSM
33h 52m2 stops
R25 813Lufthansa
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Sat, May 3 - Sat, May 10
11:26 - 19:40DSM-JNB
25h 14m1 stop
23:15 - 20:46JNB-DSM
28h 31m2 stops
R27 450Delta
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Wed, May 7 - Wed, May 14
10:59 - 21:20DSM-JNB
27h 21m2 stops
21:55 - 22:30JNB-DSM
31h 35m1 stop
R29 360Delta
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Fri, May 9 - Fri, May 16
11:16 - 8:35DSM-JNB
38h 19m3 stops
19:00 - 17:49JNB-DSM
29h 49m2 stops
R30 215Lufthansa
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Tue, May 27 - Sun, Jun 29
18:45 - 8:35DSM-JNB
30h 50m2 stops
19:00 - 20:51JNB-DSM
32h 51m3 stops
R87 116United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 28
8:48 - 17:45DSM-JNB
25h 57m2 stops
21:20 - 21:52JNB-DSM
31h 32m3 stops
R132 811United Airlines
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Fri, May 9 - Fri, May 16

KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to OR Tambo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to OR Tambo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Des Moines to Johannesburg, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Des Moines, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is January, where tickets cost R24 212 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R40 311 and R39 765 respectively.
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April

High season

May

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Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Des Moines to Johannesburg

When to book flights from Des Moines to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Des Moines to Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R1 199 for a return ticket.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Johannesburg, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airline flying from Des Moines to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to OR Tambo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6,6
British AirwaysOverall score based on 6712 reviews
6,3Food
6,7Comfort
6,8Boarding
7,5Crew
6,4Entertainment
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Was late but that airport/storm fault. Flight was full but comfortable. Food quite nice. Unfortunate that I had a rather miserable attendant, others were much friendlier

8,0 Excellentsteve, Mar 2025TPA - LGW
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Was late but that airport/storm fault. Flight was full but comfortable. Food quite nice. Unfortunate that I had a rather miserable attendant, others were much friendlier

Experience was good. Could have been better if we didn’t have to board an hour before the flight to ghana and miss relaxing time in the lounge. That process was very stressful

Boarding crew is unfriendly as i was asked to handover carryon luggage too upto final destination Bangalore I was not prepared for that and i had to travel without my diabetic and hypertension medicines

I was charged fees for check in bags at the airport by British Airways. It was supposed to be no charge but Kayak messed up my booking apparently and I had to pay for check in bags. I paid $175.

They took my carry on and checked it in. Staff in general at Heathrow are not friendly or helpful

The crew were professional and friendly. It was the most uncomfortable international flight I've ever flown. Crammed in passengers. No overhead space to put my bag. No leg room and unable to recline seat due to seats too close together so it upset passenger behind me! Upgrade price to get 2 inches of more space unreasonable.

Boarding in Dallas was hell with extremely rude gate agents , especially a lady named Rajathi who was the epitome of rudeness with no compassion at all . She was horrible and I wonder why airlines have people like her on their roster who exude arrogance and haughtiness . Will probably not fly British Airwsys because of people like her .

Less than average, low level of shared required information needed during the transfer from airport to another, also the used team during boarding In Indianapolis station is Not Professional

Ok we did get an upgrade and the flight was delayed 45 minutes BUT without any bias. The crew were excellent, friendly, efficient and verging on exuberant, they all were so happy to do their jobs. Food excellent and the new safety video is fun to watch.

Food was average. Better headphones seats were average at best.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Des Moines to OR Tambo

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