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Cheap flights from Des Moines to China from $626

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Cathay Pacific Logo
10:16 am - 11:05 amDSM-PVG
35h 49m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:35 am - 6:30 pmPVG-DSM
22h 55m2 stops
$1,098Cathay Pacific
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mar., sep. 9 - mar., sep. 16
Cathay Pacific Logo
6:12 pm - 8:55 amDSM-CAN
25h 43m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:15 pm - 6:35 pmCAN-DSM
34h 20m2 stops
$1,119Cathay Pacific
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sáb., nov. 1 - dom., nov. 16
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:45 pmDSM-PVG
18h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
3:45 pm - 8:30 pmPVG-DSM
17h 45m1 stop
$1,173Delta
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mar., sep. 9 - mar., sep. 16
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:45 pmDSM-PVG
18h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 2:03 pmPVG-DSM
33h 33m2 stops
$1,178Delta
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mar., sep. 9 - mar., sep. 16
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3:43 pm - 9:40 amDSM-PEK
28h 57m2 stops
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2:30 pm - 10:37 pmPEK-DSM
45h 07m3 stops
$1,322
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jue., oct. 2 - jue., oct. 9
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3:43 pm - 9:40 amDSM-PEK
28h 57m2 stops
Logo
2:30 pm - 10:37 pmPEK-DSM
45h 07m3 stops
$1,324
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jue., oct. 2 - jue., oct. 9
United Airlines Logo
1:33 pm - 4:45 amDSM-PEK
26h 12m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 11:56 pmPEK-DSM
24h 56m2 stops
$1,408United Airlines
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jue., oct. 2 - jue., oct. 9
United Airlines Logo
9:20 am - 4:45 amDSM-PEK
30h 25m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 11:56 pmPEK-DSM
24h 56m2 stops
$1,413United Airlines
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jue., oct. 2 - jue., oct. 9
American Airlines Logo
5:04 am - 11:10 pmDSM-CAN
29h 06m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 11:44 pmCAN-DSM
26h 59m3 stops
$1,884American Airlines
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vie., oct. 31 - sáb., nov. 15
American Airlines Logo
6:06 pm - 4:25 pmDSM-PVG
32h 19m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 10:41 pmPVG-DSM
18h 31m1 stop
$2,226American Airlines
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dom., dic. 21 - dom., ene. 4

Japan Airlines flights from Des Moines to China

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Des Moines to China flight tickets
Japan Airlines
Dec 15
DSM5:51 amDes Moines
39h 54m
2 stops
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Dec 22
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 03m
2 stops
DSM11:13 amDes Moines
$1,474
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Japan Airlines
Oct 3
DSM7:08 amDes Moines
39h 17m
2 stops
SHA11:25 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 7
SHA12:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 28m
2 stops
DSM1:18 pmDes Moines
$1,680
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Japan Airlines
Oct 3
DSM8:55 amDes Moines
37h 30m
2 stops
SHA11:25 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 7
SHA12:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 28m
2 stops
DSM1:18 pmDes Moines
$1,766
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British Airways flights from Des Moines to China

Our best British Airways deals on Des Moines to China flight tickets
British Airways
Dec 21
DSM6:06 pmDes Moines
49h 04m
2 stops
PVG9:10 amShanghai Pu Dong
Jan 4
PVG10:55 amShanghai Pu Dong
49h 11m
2 stops
DSM10:06 pmDes Moines
$1,852
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British Airways
Aug 23
DSM3:21 pmDes Moines
27h 34m
2 stops
PVG7:55 amShanghai Pu Dong
Aug 25
PVG11:00 amShanghai Pu Dong
42h 21m
2 stops
DSM4:21 pmDes Moines
$2,746
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to China 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 agosto 20, 2025.
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Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

mar. 9/9

10:16 am-11:05 am

2 stops35h 49m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 9/16

8:35 am-6:30 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$1,098

Des MoinesGuangzhou

DSM - CAN

DSMCAN

Des Moines

sáb. 11/1

6:12 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 43m

Guangzhou Baiyun

dom. 11/16

10:15 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$1,119

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

mar. 9/9

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 9/16

3:45 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$1,173

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

mar. 9/9

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 9/16

5:30 pm-2:03 pm

2 stops33h 33m

$1,178

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

jue. 10/2

3:43 pm-9:40 am

2 stops28h 57m

Beijing Capital

jue. 10/9

2:30 pm-10:37 pm

3 stops45h 07m

$1,322

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

jue. 10/2

3:43 pm-9:40 am

2 stops28h 57m

Beijing Capital

jue. 10/9

2:30 pm-10:37 pm

3 stops45h 07m

$1,324

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

jue. 10/2

1:33 pm-4:45 am

2 stops26h 12m

Beijing Capital

jue. 10/9

12:00 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops24h 56m

$1,408

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

jue. 10/2

9:20 am-4:45 am

2 stops30h 25m

Beijing Capital

jue. 10/9

12:00 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops24h 56m

$1,413

Des MoinesGuangzhou

DSM - CAN

DSMCAN

Des Moines

vie. 10/31

5:04 am-11:10 pm

2 stops29h 06m

Guangzhou Baiyun

sáb. 11/15

10:45 am-11:44 pm

3 stops26h 59m

$1,884

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

dom. 12/21

6:06 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops32h 19m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 1/4

6:10 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop18h 31m

$2,226

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to China?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to China. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,579. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to China on Sunday is $2,004.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to China?

Our data shows that the cheapest Des Moines to China flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to China in the morning for as low as $1,751. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $1,792 on average. Flights to China from Des Moines in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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You could potentially save up to 41% on your flight if you consider stops on a Des Moines to China flight.

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  • 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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American AirlinesPriceFrom $994Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,289Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,928 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,416Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,982 reviews
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