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

Delta, Lufthansa, and Emirates 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 is 1 operator available for flights from Des Moines Airport to China as of September 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.

$521 Cheap Flights from Des Moines to China in 2026/27

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9:25 am - 12:55 amDSM Des Moines-PEK Beijing Capital

25h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

5:20 pm - 6:56 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DSM Des Moines

39h 36m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,036Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

5:30 am - 6:55 pmDSM Des Moines-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 25m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

8:55 pm - 9:55 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-DSM Des Moines

39h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,045United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 15

9:25 am - 8:55 amDSM Des Moines-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

33h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

10:20 pm - 11:05 pmCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-DSM Des Moines

38h 45m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,065Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

7:37 pm - 5:05 pmDSM Des Moines-PEK Beijing Capital

31h 28m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl

5:20 pm - 6:56 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DSM Des Moines

39h 36m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,077Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

7:37 pm - 5:05 pmDSM Des Moines-PEK Beijing Capital

31h 28m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl

5:20 pm - 6:56 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DSM Des Moines

39h 36m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,083Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

7:37 pm - 5:05 pmDSM Des Moines-PEK Beijing Capital

31h 28m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl

5:20 pm - 6:56 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DSM Des Moines

39h 36m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,084Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

7:37 pm - 5:05 pmDSM Des Moines-PEK Beijing Capital

31h 28m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl

5:20 pm - 6:56 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DSM Des Moines

39h 36m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,087Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

7:36 am - 12:30 pmDSM Des Moines-PEK Beijing Capital

38h 54m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

7:30 pm - 7:13 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DSM Des Moines

37h 43m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,091Cathay Pacific

Fri, Jan 8 - Tue, Feb 2

6:55 am - 7:55 pmDSM Des Moines-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 00m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:25 pm - 10:19 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-DSM Des Moines

30h 54m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Minneapolis St Paul

$1,145Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 15

6:00 am - 3:15 pmDSM Des Moines-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 15m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10:00 am - 8:43 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-DSM Des Moines

24h 43m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,178Delta

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

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Cathay Pacific flights from Des Moines to China

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Cathay Pacific

Jan 8

DSM7:36 amDes Moines

38h 54m

2 stops

PEK12:30 pmBeijing Capital

Feb 2

PEK7:30 pmBeijing Capital

37h 43m

2 stops

DSM7:13 pmDes Moines

$1,091

Cathay Pacific

Jan 8

DSM7:36 amDes Moines

38h 54m

2 stops

PEK12:30 pmBeijing Capital

Feb 2

PEK7:30 pmBeijing Capital

37h 43m

2 stops

DSM7:13 pmDes Moines

$1,151

Cathay Pacific

Jan 8

DSM7:36 amDes Moines

38h 54m

2 stops

PEK12:30 pmBeijing Capital

Feb 2

PEK7:30 pmBeijing Capital

37h 43m

2 stops

DSM7:13 pmDes Moines

$1,156

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to China

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to China flight tickets

United Airlines

Nov 5

DSM5:30 amDes Moines

23h 25m

2 stops

PVG6:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Nov 15

PVG8:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

39h 00m

2 stops

DSM9:55 pmDes Moines

$1,045

United Airlines

Nov 5

DSM6:45 pmDes Moines

34h 10m

2 stops

PVG6:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Nov 15

PVG8:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

39h 00m

2 stops

DSM9:55 pmDes Moines

$1,095

United Airlines

Nov 5

DSM5:30 amDes Moines

23h 15m

2 stops

PVG6:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Nov 15

PVG8:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

39h 00m

2 stops

DSM9:55 pmDes Moines

$1,145

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Des MoinesBeijing

DSM Des Moines - PEK Beijing Capital

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Mon 11/9

9:25 am-12:55 am

2 stops25h 30m

Beijing Capital

Mon 11/16

5:20 pm-6:56 pm

2 stops39h 36m

$1,036

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM Des Moines - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Thu 11/5

5:30 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/15

8:55 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops39h 00m

$1,045

Des MoinesGuangzhou

DSM Des Moines - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

DSMCAN

Des Moines

Sun 11/8

9:25 am-8:55 am

2 stops33h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 11/15

10:20 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops38h 45m

$1,065

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM Des Moines - PEK Beijing Capital

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Sun 11/8

7:37 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops31h 28m

Beijing Capital

Sun 11/15

5:20 pm-6:56 pm

2 stops39h 36m

$1,077

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM Des Moines - PEK Beijing Capital

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Sun 11/8

7:37 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops31h 28m

Beijing Capital

Sun 11/15

5:20 pm-6:56 pm

2 stops39h 36m

$1,083

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM Des Moines - PEK Beijing Capital

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Sun 11/8

7:37 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops31h 28m

Beijing Capital

Sun 11/15

5:20 pm-6:56 pm

2 stops39h 36m

$1,084

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM Des Moines - PEK Beijing Capital

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Sun 11/8

7:37 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops31h 28m

Beijing Capital

Sun 11/15

5:20 pm-6:56 pm

2 stops39h 36m

$1,087

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM Des Moines - PEK Beijing Capital

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Fri 1/8

7:36 am-12:30 pm

2 stops38h 54m

Beijing Capital

Tue 2/2

7:30 pm-7:13 pm

2 stops37h 43m

$1,091

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM Des Moines - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Thu 11/5

6:55 am-7:55 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/15

5:25 pm-10:19 am

2 stops30h 54m

$1,145

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Des MoinesShanghai

DSM Des Moines - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sun 11/8

6:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/15

10:00 am-8:43 pm

1 stop24h 43m

$1,178

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Best Price Found	$521
Fastest flight time	25h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to China from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $521. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,036.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to China takes 25h 30m

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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 is 1 operator available for flights from Des Moines Airport to China as of September 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.

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to China

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $1,149	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,608 reviews		Search Delta flights

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