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Cheap flights to Des Moines

— DSM
mars 13 — mars 201
1 adult

Flights to Des Moines in 2025

Find the latest flights to Des Moines in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 8 mars 2025.

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August

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November

Average price

R21 685
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R71 570 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R12 042 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in March 2025

Best time to book a flight to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights to Des Moines

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When is the best time to book a flight to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on 28 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Des Moines may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 48 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Des Moines?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Des Moines takes 28 hours 31 minutes. Flights to Des Moines from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Des Moines?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Des Moines are KLM, United Airlines and Air France.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 25.0 - 125.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 25.0 mm.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

FAQs about flying to Des Moines

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines?

    For a flight to Des Moines, you will be flying into Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 5,7 km from the centre of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Des Moines if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Des Moines on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Des Moines?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Des Moines.

  • Does Des Moines have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Des Moines can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Des Moines?

    Yes. Des Moines has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport is the closest property to Des Moines (0,0 km away from Des Moines).

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