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Cheap flights from China to Des Moines from $1,277

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United Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 4:15 pm
PVG
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DSM
33h 05m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:04 pm - 5:25 pm
DSM
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PVG
61h 21m
2 stops
$1,277United Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Sat, Apr 11
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 11:42 pm
PVG
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DSM
24h 32m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:04 pm - 5:45 pm
DSM
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PVG
61h 41m
2 stops
$1,279United Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Sat, Apr 4
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 12:29 pm
PVG
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DSM
37h 19m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:04 pm - 5:45 pm
DSM
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PVG
61h 41m
2 stops
$1,281United Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Sat, Apr 11
Qatar Airways Logo
6:45 pm - 10:19 pm
CAN
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DSM
41h 34m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
6:47 am - 2:25 pm
DSM
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CAN
42h 38m
2 stops
$1,298Qatar Airways
Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 10:43 pm
PVG
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DSM
23h 33m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:11 pm - 5:45 pm
DSM
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PVG
35h 34m
2 stops
$1,352United Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Sat, Apr 4
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 8:34 pm
PVG
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DSM
21h 24m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 5:45 pm
DSM
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PVG
23h 15m
2 stops
$1,356United Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Sat, Apr 4
Qatar Airways Logo
6:45 pm - 11:40 pm
CAN
-
DSM
42h 55m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
6:47 am - 2:25 pm
DSM
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CAN
42h 38m
2 stops
$1,432Qatar Airways
Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8
Emirates Logo
7:25 am - 9:27 pm
PEK
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DSM
51h 02m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
3:21 pm - 10:20 pm
DSM
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PEK
41h 59m
2 stops
$1,580Emirates
Tue, Apr 7 - Sat, Apr 11
American Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 11:59 pm
PVG
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DSM
19h 39m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 3:20 pm
DSM
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PVG
21h 20m
1 stop
$1,679American Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Tue, May 5
American Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 8:26 am
PVG
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DSM
28h 06m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:03 pm - 3:20 pm
DSM
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PVG
30h 17m
2 stops
$1,683American Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Tue, May 5

United Airlines flights from China to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on China to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 7
PVG8:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
33h 05m
2 stops
DSM4:15 pmDes Moines
Apr 11
DSM3:04 pmDes Moines
61h 21m
2 stops
PVG5:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,277
United Airlines
Mar 31
PVG12:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
24h 32m
2 stops
DSM11:42 pmDes Moines
Apr 4
DSM3:04 pmDes Moines
61h 41m
2 stops
PVG5:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,279
United Airlines
Apr 7
PVG12:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
37h 19m
2 stops
DSM12:29 pmDes Moines
Apr 11
DSM3:04 pmDes Moines
61h 41m
2 stops
PVG5:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,281

Qatar Airways flights from China to Des Moines

Our best Qatar Airways deals on China to Des Moines flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Mar 4
CAN6:45 pmGuangzhou Baiyun
41h 34m
2 stops
DSM10:19 pmDes Moines
Mar 8
DSM6:47 amDes Moines
42h 38m
2 stops
CAN2:25 pmGuangzhou Baiyun
$1,298
Qatar Airways
Mar 4
CAN6:45 pmGuangzhou Baiyun
42h 55m
2 stops
DSM11:40 pmDes Moines
Mar 8
DSM6:47 amDes Moines
42h 38m
2 stops
CAN2:25 pmGuangzhou Baiyun
$1,432
Qatar Airways
Mar 3
CAN12:55 amGuangzhou Baiyun
35h 24m
2 stops
DSM10:19 pmDes Moines
Mar 8
DSM6:47 amDes Moines
42h 38m
2 stops
CAN2:25 pmGuangzhou Baiyun
$1,434

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Customize your flight search to find flights from China to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated February 11, 2026.
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ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/7

8:10 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops33h 05m

Des Moines

Sat 4/11

3:04 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops61h 21m

$1,277

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/31

12:10 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops24h 32m

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

3:04 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops61h 41m

$1,279

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/7

12:10 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops37h 19m

Des Moines

Sat 4/11

3:04 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops61h 41m

$1,281

GuangzhouDes Moines

CAN - DSM

CANDSM

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 3/4

6:45 pm-10:19 pm

2 stops41h 34m

Des Moines

Sun 3/8

6:47 am-2:25 pm

2 stops42h 38m

$1,298

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/31

12:10 pm-10:43 pm

2 stops23h 33m

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

5:11 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops35h 34m

$1,352

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/31

12:10 pm-8:34 pm

2 stops21h 24m

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

5:30 am-5:45 pm

2 stops23h 15m

$1,356

GuangzhouDes Moines

CAN - DSM

CANDSM

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 3/4

6:45 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops42h 55m

Des Moines

Sun 3/8

6:47 am-2:25 pm

2 stops42h 38m

$1,432

BeijingDes Moines

PEK - DSM

PEKDSM

Beijing Capital

Tue 4/7

7:25 am-9:27 pm

2 stops51h 02m

Des Moines

Sat 4/11

3:21 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops41h 59m

$1,580

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/10

5:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop19h 39m

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

5:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$1,679

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/10

5:20 pm-8:26 am

2 stops28h 06m

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

8:03 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops30h 17m

$1,683

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Fastest flight time

21h 24m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from China to Des Moines takes 21h 24m
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from China to Des Moines Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from China to Des Moines Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Des Moines Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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