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ANA and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to China

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

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There are 2 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to China as of February 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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5:00 am - 2:20 am

DSM

CAN

32h 20m

2 stops

10:20 pm - 11:16 pm

CAN

DSM

37h 56m

2 stops

$1,096Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 30 - Mon, Apr 6

5:00 am - 2:20 am

DSM

CAN

32h 20m

2 stops

10:20 pm - 11:16 pm

CAN

DSM

37h 56m

2 stops

$1,099Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 30 - Mon, Apr 6

11:26 am - 8:55 am

DSM

CAN

32h 29m

2 stops

10:20 pm - 11:42 pm

CAN

DSM

38h 22m

2 stops

$1,117Multiple Airlines

Sat, Mar 28 - Sat, Apr 4

5:57 pm - 3:25 pm

DSM

PVG

32h 28m

1 stop

9:55 am - 8:45 pm

PVG

DSM

23h 50m

1 stop

$1,160Delta

Wed, May 20 - Mon, Jun 22

10:23 am - 3:25 pm

DSM

PVG

40h 02m

1 stop

5:30 pm - 10:15 am

PVG

DSM

29h 45m

2 stops

$1,164Delta

Wed, May 20 - Thu, Jun 18

1:37 pm - 10:10 pm

DSM

XMN

43h 33m

2 stops

12:05 am - 2:56 pm

XMN

DSM

51h 51m

2 stops

$1,800Qatar Airways

Fri, Mar 27 - Thu, Apr 2

1:37 pm - 10:10 pm

DSM

XMN

43h 33m

2 stops

12:05 am - 11:46 pm

XMN

DSM

60h 41m

2 stops

$1,804Qatar Airways

Fri, Mar 27 - Thu, Apr 2

5:35 am - 12:30 pm

DSM

XMN

41h 55m

2 stops

1:30 pm - 4:33 pm

XMN

DSM

40h 03m

2 stops

$1,872Korean Air

Sat, Apr 4 - Wed, Apr 8

6:55 am - 12:30 pm

DSM

XMN

40h 35m

2 stops

1:40 pm - 4:33 pm

XMN

DSM

39h 53m

2 stops

$1,972Korean Air

Sat, Apr 4 - Wed, Apr 8

6:00 am - 11:20 am

DSM

SHA

40h 20m

2 stops

12:45 pm - 5:59 pm

SHA

DSM

42h 14m

2 stops

$2,171Japan Airlines

Thu, Jul 23 - Tue, Jul 28

Japan Airlines flights from Des Moines to China

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Japan Airlines

Feb 16

DSM1:38 pmDes Moines

40h 37m

2 stops

PEK8:15 pmBeijing Capital

Feb 19

PEK4:40 pmBeijing Capital

34h 25m

2 stops

DSM1:05 pmDes Moines

$1,586

Japan Airlines

Feb 16

DSM10:04 amDes Moines

35h 56m

2 stops

PEK12:00 pmBeijing Capital

Feb 20

PEK4:40 pmBeijing Capital

39h 39m

2 stops

DSM6:19 pmDes Moines

$1,667

Japan Airlines

Feb 16

DSM10:04 amDes Moines

35h 56m

2 stops

PEK12:00 pmBeijing Capital

Feb 20

PEK4:40 pmBeijing Capital

34h 25m

2 stops

DSM1:05 pmDes Moines

$2,017

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to China

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American Airlines

Mar 27

DSM7:27 pmDes Moines

30h 53m

1 stop

PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Apr 3

PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

28h 29m

2 stops

DSM8:49 amDes Moines

$1,444

American Airlines

Mar 27

DSM11:17 amDes Moines

39h 03m

1 stop

PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Apr 3

PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

38h 37m

1 stop

DSM6:57 pmDes Moines

$1,452

American Airlines

Mar 27

DSM7:27 pmDes Moines

30h 53m

1 stop

PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Apr 3

PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

32h 45m

2 stops

DSM1:05 pmDes Moines

$1,456

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Des MoinesGuangzhou

DSM - CAN

DSMCAN

Des Moines

Mon 3/30

5:00 am-2:20 am

2 stops32h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 4/6

10:20 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops37h 56m

$1,096

Des MoinesGuangzhou

DSM - CAN

DSMCAN

Des Moines

Mon 3/30

5:00 am-2:20 am

2 stops32h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 4/6

10:20 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops37h 56m

$1,099

Des MoinesGuangzhou

DSM - CAN

DSMCAN

Des Moines

Sat 3/28

11:26 am-8:55 am

2 stops32h 29m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 4/4

10:20 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops38h 22m

$1,117

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Wed 5/20

5:57 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop32h 28m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/22

9:55 am-8:45 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$1,160

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Wed 5/20

10:23 am-3:25 pm

1 stop40h 02m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/18

5:30 pm-10:15 am

2 stops29h 45m

$1,164

Des MoinesXiamen

DSM - XMN

DSMXMN

Des Moines

Fri 3/27

1:37 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops43h 33m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Thu 4/2

12:05 am-2:56 pm

2 stops51h 51m

$1,800

Des MoinesXiamen

DSM - XMN

DSMXMN

Des Moines

Fri 3/27

1:37 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops43h 33m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Thu 4/2

12:05 am-11:46 pm

2 stops60h 41m

$1,804

Des MoinesXiamen

DSM - XMN

DSMXMN

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

5:35 am-12:30 pm

2 stops41h 55m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Wed 4/8

1:30 pm-4:33 pm

2 stops40h 03m

$1,872

Des MoinesXiamen

DSM - XMN

DSMXMN

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

6:55 am-12:30 pm

2 stops40h 35m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Wed 4/8

1:40 pm-4:33 pm

2 stops39h 53m

$1,972

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Thu 7/23

6:00 am-11:20 am

2 stops40h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 7/28

12:45 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops42h 14m

$2,171

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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 February 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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