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Cheap flights from South Africa to Iowa from R19 292

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DSM
Mar 29 — Apr 51
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 292

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R22 805
Air France
  • Air France
  • 14/5-13/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 76h 38m total
  • South Africa to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R69 351 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 349 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Iowa

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 March 2025.

Wed 14/523:15JNB - DSM
2 stops41h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 13/814:14DSM - JNB
2 stops35h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3R19 292
Mon 21/423:15JNB - DSM
2 stops28h 58mDelta
Mon 28/411:30DSM - JNB
1 stop25h 10mDelta
Deal found 22/3R25 244

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South Africa

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

23:15-9:37

2 stops41h 22m

Des Moines

Wed 13/8

14:14-8:30

2 stops35h 16m

R19 292

JohannesburgDes Moines

JNB - DSM

JNBDSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/4

23:15-21:13

2 stops28h 58m

Des Moines

Mon 28/4

11:30-19:40

1 stop25h 10m

R25 244

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Deals found on 22/3

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Iowa

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Iowa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Iowa as you normally would.

Rainfall in Iowa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa 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 Iowa when rainfall is around 25.0 mm.

Temperature in Iowa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, 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 Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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 Iowa. Reviews last updated 24 March 2025.

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

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

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

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

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Top 5 airlines flying from South Africa to Iowa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Iowa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 24 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR17 980AverageR24 025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR18 033AverageR27 385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR18 572AverageR25 154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR18 918AverageR21 711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR21 888AverageR26 897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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