How long is the flight from China to Iowa?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in China you fly out of and what airport in Iowa you fly into. For example, flying from Shanghai to Des Moines takes 36h 01m on average. On the other hand, flying from Beijing to Des Moines takes 38h 52m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from China to Iowa?

ANA, Emirates, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from China to Iowa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from China to Iowa?

Prices for flights from China to Iowa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How old do you have to be to fly from China to Iowa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from China to Iowa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iowa?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Iowa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Iowa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

$653 Cheap Flights from China to Iowa in 2026

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1:30 pm - 12:31 pm

PVG

DSM

36h 01m

2 stops

8:00 am - 6:55 pm

DSM

PVG

21h 55m

2 stops

$1,058United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31

12:10 pm - 8:48 pm

PVG

MLI

21h 38m

2 stops

6:45 pm - 6:45 pm

MLI

PVG

35h 00m

2 stops

$1,160United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

8:55 pm - 10:05 am

PVG

MLI

27h 10m

2 stops

6:45 pm - 6:55 pm

MLI

PVG

34h 10m

2 stops

$1,179United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17

8:55 pm - 10:59 pm

PVG

MLI

40h 04m

2 stops

2:31 pm - 6:45 pm

MLI

PVG

38h 14m

2 stops

$1,180United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11

8:05 pm - 10:56 pm

PEK

CID

40h 51m

2 stops

6:00 am - 6:20 pm

CID

PEK

22h 20m

2 stops

$1,444Air Canada

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11

8:05 pm - 9:50 pm

PEK

CID

39h 45m

2 stops

6:00 am - 6:20 pm

CID

PEK

22h 20m

2 stops

$1,452Air Canada

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11

8:05 pm - 9:50 pm

PEK

CID

39h 45m

2 stops

6:00 am - 6:20 pm

CID

PEK

22h 20m

2 stops

$1,495Air Canada

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6

11:35 pm - 12:14 am

PVG

DSM

38h 39m

2 stops

7:00 am - 2:40 pm

DSM

PVG

41h 40m

2 stops

$1,584Qatar Airways

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11

11:35 pm - 7:20 pm

PVG

OMA

33h 45m

2 stops

6:45 am - 2:40 pm

OMA

PVG

41h 55m

2 stops

$1,591Qatar Airways

Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24

5:35 pm - 11:30 pm

PVG

OMA

19h 55m

2 stops

1:45 pm - 4:00 pm

OMA

PVG

36h 15m

2 stops

$1,645Air Canada

Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24

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United Airlines

Oct 27

PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

36h 01m

2 stops

DSM12:31 pmDes Moines

Oct 31

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

21h 55m

2 stops

PVG6:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,058

United Airlines

Oct 21

PVG12:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

21h 38m

2 stops

MLI8:48 pmMoline Quad-City

Oct 25

MLI6:45 pmMoline Quad-City

35h 00m

2 stops

PVG6:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,160

United Airlines

Nov 13

PVG8:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

27h 10m

2 stops

MLI10:05 amMoline Quad-City

Nov 17

MLI6:45 pmMoline Quad-City

34h 10m

2 stops

PVG6:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,179

Air Canada flights from China to Iowa

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Air Canada

Nov 7

PEK8:05 pmBeijing Capital

40h 51m

2 stops

CID10:56 pmCedar Rapids

Nov 11

CID6:00 amCedar Rapids

22h 20m

2 stops

PEK6:20 pmBeijing Capital

$1,444

Air Canada

Nov 7

PEK8:05 pmBeijing Capital

39h 45m

2 stops

CID9:50 pmCedar Rapids

Nov 11

CID6:00 amCedar Rapids

22h 20m

2 stops

PEK6:20 pmBeijing Capital

$1,452

Air Canada

Nov 2

PEK8:05 pmBeijing Capital

39h 45m

2 stops

CID9:50 pmCedar Rapids

Nov 6

CID6:00 amCedar Rapids

22h 20m

2 stops

PEK6:20 pmBeijing Capital

$1,495

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ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/27

1:30 pm-12:31 pm

2 stops36h 01m

Des Moines

Sat 10/31

8:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$1,058

ShanghaiMoline

PVG - MLI

PVGMLI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/21

12:10 pm-8:48 pm

2 stops21h 38m

Moline Quad-City

Sun 10/25

6:45 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops35h 00m

$1,160

ShanghaiMoline

PVG - MLI

PVGMLI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/13

8:55 pm-10:05 am

2 stops27h 10m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 11/17

6:45 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops34h 10m

$1,179

ShanghaiMoline

PVG - MLI

PVGMLI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/7

8:55 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops40h 04m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 11/11

2:31 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops38h 14m

$1,180

BeijingCedar Rapids

PEK - CID

PEKCID

Beijing Capital

Sat 11/7

8:05 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops40h 51m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 11/11

6:00 am-6:20 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$1,444

BeijingCedar Rapids

PEK - CID

PEKCID

Beijing Capital

Sat 11/7

8:05 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops39h 45m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 11/11

6:00 am-6:20 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$1,452

BeijingCedar Rapids

PEK - CID

PEKCID

Beijing Capital

Mon 11/2

8:05 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops39h 45m

Cedar Rapids

Fri 11/6

6:00 am-6:20 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$1,495

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/7

11:35 pm-12:14 am

2 stops38h 39m

Des Moines

Wed 11/11

7:00 am-2:40 pm

2 stops41h 40m

$1,584

ShanghaiOmaha

PVG - OMA

PVGOMA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/21

11:35 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 1/24

6:45 am-2:40 pm

2 stops41h 55m

$1,591

Quickest round-trip

ShanghaiOmaha

PVG - OMA

PVGOMA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/21

5:35 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 1/24

1:45 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops36h 15m

$1,645

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Frequently asked questions about flying from China to Iowa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from China to Iowa?
Prices for flights from China to Iowa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from China to Iowa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from China to Iowa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iowa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Iowa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Iowa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from China to Iowa?

Finding the right flight to Iowa from China is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Iowa quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights from China to Iowa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Iowa from China on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights from China to Iowa?

Once all potential China to Iowa flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.

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