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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Shanghai from $1,234

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Multiple Airlines Logo
4:25 pm - 9:25 am
DSM
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PVG
28h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 8:41 pm
PVG
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DSM
36h 11m
2 stops
$1,755Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 24 - Tue, Jun 30
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4:48 pm - 3:20 pm
DSM
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PVG
33h 32m
1 stop
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5:20 pm - 11:58 pm
PVG
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DSM
19h 38m
1 stop
$2,720American Airlines
Sun, May 24 - Tue, Jun 30
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7:01 pm - 3:20 pm
DSM
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PVG
31h 19m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 8:32 am
PVG
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DSM
28h 12m
2 stops
$2,724American Airlines
Sun, May 24 - Tue, Jun 30
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4:25 pm - 4:45 pm
DSM
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PVG
35h 20m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 9:44 am
PVG
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DSM
30h 49m
3 stops
$3,069Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 24 - Tue, Jun 30
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5:12 am - 7:45 pm
DSM
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PVG
25h 33m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
9:05 am - 6:33 pm
PVG
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DSM
22h 28m
2 stops
$5,672Japan Airlines
Tue, Jul 7 - Thu, Jul 16
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 3:25 pm
DSM
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PVG
20h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 4:52 pm
PVG
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DSM
36h 22m
2 stops
$5,988Delta
Tue, Jul 7 - Thu, Jul 16
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 3:25 pm
DSM
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PVG
20h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 am - 5:12 pm
PVG
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DSM
20h 17m
1 stop
$7,823Delta
Tue, Jul 7 - Thu, Jul 16

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flight tickets
American Airlines
May 24
DSM4:48 pmDes Moines
33h 32m
1 stop
PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Jun 30
PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
19h 38m
1 stop
DSM11:58 pmDes Moines
$2,720
American Airlines
May 24
DSM7:01 pmDes Moines
31h 19m
1 stop
PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Jun 30
PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
28h 12m
2 stops
DSM8:32 amDes Moines
$2,724

Delta flights from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flight tickets
Delta
Jul 7
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
20h 25m
1 stop
PVG3:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Jul 16
PVG5:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
36h 22m
2 stops
DSM4:52 pmDes Moines
$5,988
Delta
Jul 7
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
20h 25m
1 stop
PVG3:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Jul 16
PVG9:55 amShanghai Pu Dong
20h 17m
1 stop
DSM5:12 pmDes Moines
$7,823

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Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sun 5/24

4:25 pm-9:25 am

2 stops28h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/30

9:30 pm-8:41 pm

2 stops36h 11m

$1,755

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sun 5/24

4:48 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop33h 32m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/30

5:20 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop19h 38m

$2,720

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sun 5/24

7:01 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop31h 19m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/30

5:20 pm-8:32 am

2 stops28h 12m

$2,724

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sun 5/24

4:25 pm-4:45 pm

3 stops35h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/30

3:55 pm-9:44 am

3 stops30h 49m

$3,069

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Tue 7/7

5:12 am-7:45 pm

2 stops25h 33m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/16

9:05 am-6:33 pm

2 stops22h 28m

$5,672

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Tue 7/7

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/16

5:30 pm-4:52 pm

2 stops36h 22m

$5,988
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Tue 7/7

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/16

9:55 am-5:12 pm

1 stop20h 17m

$7,823
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Mon 5/18

6:00 am-5:15 am

3 stops58h 15m

$1,234

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Mon 5/18

2:16 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops37h 59m

$1,412
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Mon 5/18

5:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$1,621

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Fastest flight time

28h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 28h 00m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

  • How far is Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong is 6923.3 mi. Flights usually cover this in 28h 00m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport were last updated today.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    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 Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

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

  • What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

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DeltaPriceFrom $1,149Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,457 reviews
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