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Flights from Des Moines to Cape Town

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Distance: 14,134 km
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Cape Town International Airport (CPT)How far from city centre: 18 km

Book your flight from Des Moines to Cape Town

Find direct and indirect flights from Des Moines to Cape Town (South Africa) with eDreams. Once you have your results, sort them by schedule or price and book the option that best suits your plans.

Airports and airlines connecting Des Moines and Cape Town

Knowing where you set off from and where you arrive helps you organise your journey better. Consider the available airports and compare the different airlines operating on this route.

  • Arrival airport: Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Weather in Cape Town

The best time to visit may depend on your preferred climate. In Cape Town, the average temperature floats around 26ºC in the warmest months and 7ºC in the coldest ones. Keep this in mind when packing and planning any outdoor activities.

  • Highs: up to 27ºC
  • Lows: down to 7ºC
  • Hottest month: February
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: November
  • Wettest month: June

How to save when flying from Des Moines to Cape Town

A few tips for finding cheaper flights from Des Moines to Cape Town:

  • Flexible dates: compare fares for two or three different departure days. Leaving a day earlier or later can make a noticeable difference to the price.
  • Baggage allowance: check what each fare includes before you book, so you aren't caught out by extra charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: confirm which airports you depart from and land at, especially if the city has more than one. This will help you plan your transfer and work out the total cost of getting around.

Looking for a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine both in one booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Cape Town. You can also save on a hire car by including it with your booking.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Des Moines to Cape Town

On average, what is the price of a Des Moines to Cape Town flight?
When flying from Des Moines to Cape Town the average price will be €1523. However, this price is dependant on several other factors like seasonality or the time in advance taken when booking the route.
For flights from Des Moines to Cape Town, how can I find the cheapest price?
On eDreams we use machine learning to find the most economical flight between Des Moines and Cape Town. By taking into account the combinations of airlines, stopovers, direct flights as well as the various criteria for the journeys, our search engine allows us to offer our customers the best price under the best conditions.
When booking, when is the best time to do so in order to get the best prices for Des Moines to Cape Town flights?
The most popular month for flights from Des Moines to Cape Town are: February, January and August.
When is the best time to travel from Des Moines to Cape Town?
A good period of the year to visit Cape Town from Des Moines really depends on lots of personal preferences, price being one of the main criteria When it comes to popularity, November is the best month to fly to Cape Town from Des Moines, basedd on searches from our customers, followed by December and September. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds January, February and May are the months with fewer searches for the route Des Moines -  Cape Town.
What is the duration of a flight from Des Moines to Cape Town?
Flight time, on average, from Des Moines to Cape Town is usually 26 h and 32 m on average, at an average distance of 14,133.84 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
What is the weather like in Cape Town compared to Des Moines?
The average temperature in Des Moines is 23º degrees in summer. Cape Town reaches 21º during the hot season. In winter, however, temperatures are around 13º degrees in Cape Town, compared to the -4º average degrees in Des Moines.

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