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R3 927+ Cheap flights from Des Moines

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DSM — JNB
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

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Sun 6/48:00DSM - JNB
2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 13/419:00JNB - DSM
2 stops34h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2R24 426
Sat 5/411:14DSM - JNB
2 stops23h 31mSWISS
Sat 12/419:35JNB - DSM
2 stops33h 17mSWISS
Deal found 19/2R24 703
Thu 3/411:27DSM - JNB
1 stop25h 13mDelta
Thu 10/423:15JNB - DSM
2 stops28h 31mDelta
Deal found 20/2R27 800
Sun 6/418:47DSM - JNB
3 stops35h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13/413:55JNB - DSM
2 stops40h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2R39 911

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 6/4

8:00-17:45

2 stops26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/4

19:00-22:45

2 stops34h 45m

R24 426

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sat 5/4

11:14-17:45

2 stops23h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/4

19:35-21:52

2 stops33h 17m

R24 703

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Thu 3/4

11:27-19:40

1 stop25h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

23:15-20:46

2 stops28h 31m

R27 800

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Sun 6/4

18:47-13:05

3 stops35h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/4

13:55-23:44

2 stops40h 49m

R39 911

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 7/4

5:43-8:35

2 stops43h 52m

R16 020

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Mon 7/4

11:27-19:40

1 stop25h 13m

R22 177

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines (average of R20 868). Flying from Des Moines in February will prove the most costly (average of R35 118). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from Des Moines?

From Des Moines you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Chicago (428 flights per day), Detroit (144 flights per day) and Atlanta (117 flights per day).

Chicago

Chicago

From R1 662

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Des Moines?

The cheapest city to fly to from Des Moines is Chicago, with prices starting at R30 629. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Chicago

Chicago

From R1 662

Airline reviews for flights from Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Des Moines. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 212 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

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
8 212 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 212 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

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.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 568 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 212 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

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
8 759 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 212 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

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 are the most popular destinations to fly to from Des Moines?

    The most selected flight destinations from Des Moines for the current month are Denver, Cancún, Fort Lauderdale. While Denver, Nashville, Cancún are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Des Moines for as low as R30 629 to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R33 774 to fly from Des Moines.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines?

    January is currently the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines. At this moment in time February is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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