What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to China?

Japan Airlines and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to China

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to China?

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to China were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to China?

There are 2 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to China as of April 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to China?

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 Des Moines Airport to China.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to China 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 China. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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11:09 am - 12:05 pm

DSM

PVG

35h 56m

2 stops

2:30 pm - 6:25 pm

PVG

DSM

40h 55m

2 stops

$1,328Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 21

3:20 pm - 8:55 am

DSM

CAN

28h 35m

2 stops

10:20 pm - 6:25 pm

CAN

DSM

33h 05m

2 stops

$1,335Multiple Airlines

Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18

6:13 pm - 8:55 am

DSM

CAN

25h 42m

2 stops

5:00 am - 6:25 pm

CAN

DSM

26h 25m

2 stops

$1,336Multiple Airlines

Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19

3:20 pm - 8:55 am

DSM

CAN

28h 35m

2 stops

10:20 pm - 6:25 pm

CAN

DSM

33h 05m

2 stops

$1,337Multiple Airlines

Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18

6:13 pm - 8:55 am

DSM

CAN

25h 42m

2 stops

5:00 am - 6:25 pm

CAN

DSM

26h 25m

2 stops

$1,338Multiple Airlines

Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19

2:16 pm - 4:20 pm

DSM

PVG

37h 04m

2 stops

12:35 am - 11:59 pm

PVG

DSM

36h 24m

2 stops

$1,701Qatar Airways

Fri, May 8 - Mon, Aug 3

5:00 am - 3:20 pm

DSM

PVG

21h 20m

1 stop

5:20 pm - 11:16 pm

PVG

DSM

18h 56m

1 stop

$1,857American Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 21

5:00 am - 3:20 pm

DSM

PVG

21h 20m

1 stop

5:20 pm - 10:26 am

PVG

DSM

30h 06m

2 stops

$1,862American Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 21

10:26 am - 3:25 pm

DSM

PVG

39h 59m

1 stop

9:55 am - 4:48 pm

PVG

DSM

19h 53m

1 stop

$2,103Delta

Mon, May 18 - Sat, May 23

6:15 am - 11:00 pm

DSM

CTU

27h 45m

3 stops

7:20 am - 10:45 pm

CTU

DSM

28h 25m

3 stops

$2,401United Airlines

Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19

ANA flights from Des Moines to China

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ANA

May 14

DSM3:20 pmDes Moines

31h 55m

2 stops

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 21

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 55m

2 stops

DSM12:30 pmDes Moines

$2,308

ANA

Jun 1

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

39h 15m

2 stops

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jun 25

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 55m

2 stops

DSM12:30 pmDes Moines

$2,839

ANA

May 16

DSM3:20 pmDes Moines

31h 55m

2 stops

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 23

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 39m

2 stops

DSM6:14 pmDes Moines

$4,616

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to China

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American Airlines

Apr 13

DSM5:00 amDes Moines

21h 20m

1 stop

PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Apr 21

PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

18h 56m

1 stop

DSM11:16 pmDes Moines

$1,857

American Airlines

Apr 13

DSM5:00 amDes Moines

21h 20m

1 stop

PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Apr 21

PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

30h 06m

2 stops

DSM10:26 amDes Moines

$1,862

American Airlines

May 18

DSM8:03 pmDes Moines

30h 17m

2 stops

PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

May 23

PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

19h 37m

1 stop

DSM11:57 pmDes Moines

$2,080

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Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

11:09 am-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/21

2:30 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops40h 55m

$1,328

Des MoinesGuangzhou

DSM - CAN

DSMCAN

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

3:20 pm-8:55 am

2 stops28h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 5/18

10:20 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops33h 05m

$1,335

Des MoinesGuangzhou

DSM - CAN

DSMCAN

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

6:13 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 42m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 5/19

5:00 am-6:25 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$1,336

Des MoinesGuangzhou

DSM - CAN

DSMCAN

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

3:20 pm-8:55 am

2 stops28h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 5/18

10:20 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops33h 05m

$1,337

Des MoinesGuangzhou

DSM - CAN

DSMCAN

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

6:13 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 42m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 5/19

5:00 am-6:25 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$1,338

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Fri 5/8

2:16 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops37h 04m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/3

12:35 am-11:59 pm

2 stops36h 24m

$1,701

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Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

5:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/21

5:20 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop18h 56m

$1,857

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

5:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/21

5:20 pm-10:26 am

2 stops30h 06m

$1,862

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Mon 5/18

10:26 am-3:25 pm

1 stop39h 59m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/23

9:55 am-4:48 pm

1 stop19h 53m

$2,103

Des MoinesChengdu

DSM - CTU

DSMCTU

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

6:15 am-11:00 pm

3 stops27h 45m

Chengdu

Tue 5/19

7:20 am-10:45 pm

3 stops28h 25m

$2,401

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to China

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to China?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to China were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to China?
There are 2 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to China as of April 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to China?
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 Des Moines Airport to China.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to China 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 China. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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