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R18 296 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to South Africa

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to South Africa departing on 30/5. 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 South Africa (DSM-ZA0)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Des Moines to South Africa 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 South Africa

Recommended return flight deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to South Africa.
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British Airways Logo
14:01 - 9:25DSM-JNB
36h 24m2 stops
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19:25 - 16:15JNB-DSM
27h 50m2 stops
R19 829British Airways
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Thu, May 29 - Thu, Jun 5
American Airlines Logo
14:20 - 7:00DSM-JNB
33h 40m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
19:25 - 16:15JNB-DSM
27h 50m2 stops
R22 932American Airlines
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Thu, May 29 - Thu, Jun 5
American Airlines Logo
18:13 - 7:00DSM-JNB
29h 47m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
21:15 - 18:41JNB-DSM
28h 26m2 stops
R23 064American Airlines
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Thu, May 29 - Thu, Jun 5
American Airlines Logo
18:13 - 7:00DSM-JNB
29h 47m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
21:15 - 18:41JNB-DSM
28h 26m2 stops
R23 272American Airlines
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Thu, May 29 - Thu, Jun 5
British Airways Logo
18:13 - 9:25DSM-JNB
32h 12m2 stops
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 20:13JNB-DSM
29h 58m2 stops
R24 313British Airways
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Thu, May 29 - Thu, Jun 5
United Airlines Logo
6:25 - 17:45DSM-JNB
28h 20m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 22:32JNB-DSM
34h 32m2 stops
R26 999United Airlines
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Fri, May 30 - Fri, Jun 6
United Airlines Logo
9:09 - 17:45DSM-JNB
25h 36m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 10:20JNB-DSM
46h 20m3 stops
R27 756United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 28
Delta Logo
14:15 - 19:40DSM-JNB
22h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
18:50 - 22:30JNB-DSM
34h 40m2 stops
R32 335Delta
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Wed, May 21 - Sat, May 31
Qatar Airways Logo
14:00 - 16:10DSM-JNB
43h 10m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
13:55 - 14:11JNB-DSM
31h 16m2 stops
R32 789Qatar Airways
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Sun, Aug 10 - Fri, Aug 22
Delta Logo
11:04 - 19:40DSM-JNB
25h 36m1 stop
Delta Logo
18:50 - 22:22JNB-DSM
34h 32m2 stops
R34 208Delta
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Tue, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 28

KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to South Africa flights

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Des Moines to South Africa depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost R1 728 on average. Morning departures are around 28% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R2 207.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to South Africa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to South Africa, 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 South Africa is January, when tickets cost R25 183 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, when the average cost of return tickets is R39 865 and R37 425 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Des Moines to South Africa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Des Moines to South Africa, 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.
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Low season

April

High season

June

Cheapest flight

R18 296
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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FAQs - booking South Africa flights

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

    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 South Africa.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Des Moines to South Africa 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 South Africa?

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

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

    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 from Des Moines to South Africa 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 South Africa

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to South Africa? 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.
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British AirwaysOverall score based on 6760 reviews
7,6Crew
6,4Entertainment
6,8Boarding
6,3Food
6,7Comfort
Airline reviews

Business class seats were very dated on my plane. Very little storage, charging ports were not easily accessible, tv screen kept flopping away. Vegetarian food was disappointing: hardly any protein and severely under-seasoned. Crew was lovely.

8,0 ExcellentPallavi, Apr 2025SFO - LHR
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Business class seats were very dated on my plane. Very little storage, charging ports were not easily accessible, tv screen kept flopping away. Vegetarian food was disappointing: hardly any protein and severely under-seasoned. Crew was lovely.

The food was ok, but not great. They delayed boarding in Portland and did not enforce group boarding. But the crew was excellent, went above and beyond.

The food was pathetic. There wasn't much leg room and recline space for such a long flight. No tea/ coffee for a 2-3 hour connecting flight without purchasing! Really!?

Service was very good. Because I use a cane, I was allowed to use Priority Boarding. Biggest problem was extremely limited leg room in Economy class seats. For airplane food, it was alright.

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.

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