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R3 263+ Cheap flights from Des Moines

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DSM — JNB
Mar 31 — Apr 71
1 adult

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Fri 9/517:27DSM - JNB
2 stops30h 33mAmerican Airlines
Fri 16/521:15JNB - DSM
2 stops25h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/3R21 965
Tue 19/818:45DSM - JNB
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/819:35JNB - DSM
2 stops32h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R23 113
Fri 9/513:07DSM - JNB
2 stops25h 13mDelta
Fri 16/521:55JNB - DSM
1 stop31h 35mDelta
Deal found 25/3R29 420
Tue 27/511:16DSM - JNB
3 stops38h 19mLufthansa
Sun 29/619:00JNB - DSM
2 stops29h 49mLufthansa
Deal found 25/3R30 277
Tue 19/818:45DSM - JNB
2 stops30h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 28/819:00JNB - DSM
3 stops32h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/3R87 294

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 9/5

17:27-7:00

2 stops30h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

21:15-15:26

2 stops25h 11m

R21 965

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 19/8

18:45-8:35

2 stops30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/8

19:35-20:51

2 stops32h 16m

R23 113

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Fri 9/5

13:07-21:20

2 stops25h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

21:55-22:30

1 stop31h 35m

R29 420

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 27/5

11:16-8:35

3 stops38h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/6

19:00-17:49

2 stops29h 49m

R30 277

Des MoinesJohannesburg

DSM - JNB

DSMJNB

Des Moines

Tue 19/8

18:45-8:35

2 stops30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/8

19:00-20:51

3 stops32h 51m

R87 294

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines

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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 634). Flying from Des Moines in February will prove the most costly (average of R34 725). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Des Moines?

When flying from Des Moines check dates and pricing for the following: British Airways. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

British Airways

British Airways

From R1 396

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 (290 flights per day), Detroit (152 flights per day) and Atlanta (116 flights per day).

Chicago

Chicago

From R1 396

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 R25 442. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Chicago

Chicago

From R1 396

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
7 891 reviews
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Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

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
7 891 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 891 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

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
8 605 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 891 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

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
7 891 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

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
6 950 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 891 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

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 flight from Des Moines to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Des Moines for as low as R25 442 to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R27 733 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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