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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines from R22 588

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DSM
Apr 17 — Apr 241
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Des Moines are usually found in November or May, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R22 588

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R27 552
Delta
  • Delta
  • 6/5-14/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 21m total
  • Johannesburg to Des Moines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R79 458 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R12 837 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 April 2025.

Tue 6/518:50JNB - DSM
2 stops29h 16mDelta
Thu 14/817:25DSM - JNB
2 stops32h 05mDelta
Deal found 11/4R22 588

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JNB - DSM

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/5

18:50-17:06

2 stops29h 16m

Des Moines

Thu 14/8

17:25-8:30

2 stops32h 05m

R22 588

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Deals found on 11/4

Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Des Moines

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 4 April 2025.

Booking 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 April 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 2% on flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 inches 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to 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 an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated 12 April 2025.

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly into Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight to Des Moines from Johannesburg. On average, Des Moines has 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day from 6 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 5,7 km from Des Moines’s city centre.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Johannesburg to Des Moines round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta (R22 588), offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Des Moines. This flight start at 11% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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