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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Shanghai from $975

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7:32 pm - 8:15 pm
DSM
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PVG
35h 43m
2 stops
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12:50 pm - 2:53 pm
PVG
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DSM
40h 03m
2 stops
$975Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Nov 4
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11:09 am - 11:05 am
DSM
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PVG
34h 56m
2 stops
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7:20 am - 6:25 pm
PVG
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DSM
24h 05m
2 stops
$1,459Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
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6:56 pm - 1:15 pm
DSM
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PVG
29h 19m
2 stops
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7:20 am - 6:25 pm
PVG
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DSM
24h 05m
2 stops
$1,468Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
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6:30 am - 3:20 pm
DSM
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PVG
19h 50m
1 stop
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6:05 pm - 10:53 pm
PVG
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DSM
18h 48m
1 stop
$1,483American Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Nov 4
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6:30 am - 3:20 pm
DSM
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PVG
19h 50m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 12:25 pm
PVG
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DSM
32h 20m
2 stops
$1,488American Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Nov 4
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3:41 pm - 4:20 pm
DSM
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PVG
35h 39m
2 stops
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12:35 am - 11:28 pm
PVG
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DSM
35h 53m
2 stops
$1,499Qatar Airways
Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 9
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7:00 am - 7:50 pm
DSM
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PVG
23h 50m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:55 am - 8:36 pm
PVG
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DSM
23h 41m
1 stop
$1,502Delta
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
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5:00 am - 3:20 pm
DSM
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PVG
21h 20m
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5:20 pm - 11:59 pm
PVG
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DSM
19h 39m
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$1,547American Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
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5:00 am - 3:20 pm
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PVG
21h 20m
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5:20 pm - 8:26 am
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DSM
28h 06m
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$1,552American Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
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6:10 am - 3:25 pm
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PVG
20h 15m
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9:55 am - 8:36 pm
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DSM
23h 41m
1 stop
$1,567Delta
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

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
May 6
DSM7:00 amDes Moines
23h 50m
2 stops
PVG7:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong
May 13
PVG9:55 amShanghai Pu Dong
23h 41m
1 stop
DSM8:36 pmDes Moines
$1,502
Delta
May 6
DSM6:10 amDes Moines
20h 15m
1 stop
PVG3:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
May 13
PVG9:55 amShanghai Pu Dong
23h 41m
1 stop
DSM8:36 pmDes Moines
$1,567
Delta
Mar 30
DSM5:47 pmDes Moines
32h 38m
1 stop
PVG3:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Apr 4
PVG5:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
35h 12m
2 stops
DSM3:42 pmDes Moines
$11,840

Lufthansa flights from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

Our best Lufthansa deals on Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flight tickets
Lufthansa
May 30
DSM6:50 pmDes Moines
56h 00m
2 stops
PVG3:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Jul 2
PVG11:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
35h 30m
2 stops
DSM9:40 pmDes Moines
$1,907
Lufthansa
May 30
DSM6:50 pmDes Moines
55h 15m
2 stops
PVG3:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Jul 2
PVG11:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
35h 30m
2 stops
DSM9:40 pmDes Moines
$1,928

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Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Tue 9/15

7:32 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops35h 43m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/4

12:50 pm-2:53 pm

2 stops40h 03m

$975

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

11:09 am-11:05 am

2 stops34h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/27

7:20 am-6:25 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$1,459

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

6:56 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops29h 19m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/13

7:20 am-6:25 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$1,468
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Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Tue 9/15

6:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/4

6:05 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop18h 48m

$1,483

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Tue 9/15

6:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/4

6:05 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$1,488

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sun 9/6

3:41 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops35h 39m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/9

12:35 am-11:28 pm

2 stops35h 53m

$1,499

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

7:00 am-7:50 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/13

9:55 am-8:36 pm

1 stop23h 41m

$1,502

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

5:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/27

5:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop19h 39m

$1,547

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

5:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/27

5:20 pm-8:26 am

2 stops28h 06m

$1,552

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

6:10 am-3:25 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/13

9:55 am-8:36 pm

1 stop23h 41m

$1,567

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Fastest flight time

25h 22m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 25h 22m
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  • 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 25h 22m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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    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.

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DeltaPriceFrom $1,149Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,314 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,682Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,455 reviews
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