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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Shanghai from $1,229

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Shanghai departing on 11/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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3:23 pm - 1:30 pm
DSM
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PVG
32h 07m
2 stops
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7:05 pm - 2:53 pm
PVG
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DSM
33h 48m
2 stops
$1,229Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16
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9:39 am - 11:05 am
DSM
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PVG
36h 26m
2 stops
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2:45 pm - 2:53 pm
PVG
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DSM
38h 08m
2 stops
$1,233Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Thu, Nov 12
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1:05 pm - 9:25 pm
DSM
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PVG
42h 20m
2 stops
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8:30 am - 5:23 pm
PVG
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DSM
46h 53m
2 stops
$1,268ANA
Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 15
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3:39 pm - 12:30 pm
DSM
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PVG
30h 51m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:45 pm - 2:53 pm
PVG
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DSM
38h 08m
2 stops
$1,273Cathay Pacific
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 15
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5:26 pm - 5:45 pm
DSM
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PVG
34h 19m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 2:53 pm
PVG
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DSM
38h 08m
2 stops
$1,278Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 15
ANA Logo
8:00 am - 1:15 am
DSM
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PVG
27h 15m
2 stops
ANA Logo
8:30 am - 5:23 pm
PVG
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DSM
46h 53m
2 stops
$1,285ANA
Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 15
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6:07 pm - 11:05 am
DSM
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PVG
51h 58m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:30 am - 2:53 pm
PVG
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DSM
44h 23m
2 stops
$1,304Cathay Pacific
Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Nov 5
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9:47 am - 12:05 pm
DSM
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PVG
37h 18m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:05 pm - 3:53 pm
PVG
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DSM
33h 48m
2 stops
$1,314Cathay Pacific
Sun, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 31
ANA Logo
1:05 pm - 12:20 pm
DSM
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PVG
57h 15m
2 stops
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8:30 am - 10:35 am
PVG
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DSM
40h 05m
2 stops
$1,339ANA
Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 15
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5:25 pm - 3:25 pm
DSM
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PVG
32h 00m
1 stop
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10:00 am - 5:42 pm
PVG
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DSM
21h 42m
2 stops
$1,416Delta
Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 18

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ANA flights from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

Our best ANA deals on Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flight tickets
ANA
Nov 5
DSM1:05 pmDes Moines
42h 20m
2 stops
PVG9:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Nov 15
PVG8:30 amShanghai Pu Dong
46h 53m
2 stops
DSM5:23 pmDes Moines
$1,268
ANA
Nov 5
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
27h 15m
2 stops
PVG1:15 amShanghai Pu Dong
Nov 15
PVG8:30 amShanghai Pu Dong
46h 53m
2 stops
DSM5:23 pmDes Moines
$1,285
ANA
Nov 7
DSM1:05 pmDes Moines
57h 15m
2 stops
PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Nov 15
PVG8:30 amShanghai Pu Dong
40h 05m
2 stops
DSM10:35 amDes Moines
$1,339

Japan Airlines flights from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flight tickets
Japan Airlines
Sep 10
DSM7:05 amDes Moines
47h 40m
2 stops
PVG7:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Sep 14
PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
34h 59m
2 stops
DSM1:59 pmDes Moines
$1,464
Japan Airlines
Nov 9
DSM5:42 amDes Moines
45h 23m
2 stops
PVG5:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Nov 15
PVG6:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong
56h 13m
2 stops
DSM12:53 pmDes Moines
$1,480
Japan Airlines
Nov 8
DSM1:24 pmDes Moines
37h 41m
2 stops
PVG5:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Nov 14
PVG6:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong
37h 55m
2 stops
DSM6:35 pmDes Moines
$1,488

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Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Mon 11/9

3:23 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops32h 07m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/16

7:05 pm-2:53 pm

2 stops33h 48m

$1,229

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Tue 10/13

9:39 am-11:05 am

2 stops36h 26m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/12

2:45 pm-2:53 pm

2 stops38h 08m

$1,233

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Thu 11/5

1:05 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops42h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/15

8:30 am-5:23 pm

2 stops46h 53m

$1,268

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Fri 11/6

3:39 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops30h 51m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/15

2:45 pm-2:53 pm

2 stops38h 08m

$1,273

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Fri 11/6

5:26 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops34h 19m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/15

2:45 pm-2:53 pm

2 stops38h 08m

$1,278

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Thu 11/5

8:00 am-1:15 am

2 stops27h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/15

8:30 am-5:23 pm

2 stops46h 53m

$1,285

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Mon 10/5

6:07 pm-11:05 am

2 stops51h 58m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/5

8:30 am-2:53 pm

2 stops44h 23m

$1,304

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sun 10/4

9:47 am-12:05 pm

2 stops37h 18m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/31

7:05 pm-3:53 pm

2 stops33h 48m

$1,314

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sat 11/7

1:05 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops57h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/15

8:30 am-10:35 am

2 stops40h 05m

$1,339
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sun 11/8

5:25 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/18

10:00 am-5:42 pm

2 stops21h 42m

$1,416

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Fastest flight time

31h 50m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 31h 50m
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 31h 50m, 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
7.8
8,451 reviews
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