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

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There are 2 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Shanghai as of April 2026.

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

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.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

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

$1,039 Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Shanghai in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Des Moines and Shanghai?

Prices are currently high for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,142 to $1,126. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,328.

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11:09 am - 12:05 pm

DSM

PVG

35h 56m

2 stops

2:30 pm - 6:25 pm

PVG

DSM

40h 55m

2 stops

$1,328Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 21

12:06 pm - 12:05 pm

DSM

SHA

34h 59m

2 stops

1:20 pm - 6:25 pm

SHA

DSM

42h 05m

2 stops

$1,633Multiple Airlines

Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19

3:20 pm - 12:05 pm

DSM

SHA

31h 45m

2 stops

4:50 pm - 6:25 pm

SHA

DSM

38h 35m

2 stops

$1,641Multiple Airlines

Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19

3:20 pm - 12:05 pm

DSM

SHA

31h 45m

2 stops

1:20 pm - 6:25 pm

SHA

DSM

42h 05m

2 stops

$1,642Multiple Airlines

Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19

12:06 pm - 12:05 pm

DSM

SHA

34h 59m

2 stops

1:20 pm - 6:25 pm

SHA

DSM

42h 05m

2 stops

$1,644Multiple Airlines

Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19

12:06 pm - 12:05 pm

DSM

SHA

34h 59m

2 stops

1:20 pm - 6:25 pm

SHA

DSM

42h 05m

2 stops

$1,645Multiple Airlines

Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19

2:16 pm - 4:20 pm

DSM

PVG

37h 04m

2 stops

12:35 am - 11:59 pm

PVG

DSM

36h 24m

2 stops

$1,701Qatar Airways

Fri, May 8 - Mon, Aug 3

5:00 am - 3:20 pm

DSM

PVG

21h 20m

1 stop

5:20 pm - 11:16 pm

PVG

DSM

18h 56m

1 stop

$1,857American Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 21

5:00 am - 3:20 pm

DSM

PVG

21h 20m

1 stop

5:20 pm - 10:26 am

PVG

DSM

30h 06m

2 stops

$1,862American Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 21

10:26 am - 3:25 pm

DSM

PVG

39h 59m

1 stop

9:55 am - 4:48 pm

PVG

DSM

19h 53m

1 stop

$2,103Delta

Mon, May 18 - Sat, May 23

ANA flights from Des Moines to Shanghai

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ANA

May 14

DSM3:20 pmDes Moines

31h 55m

2 stops

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 21

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 55m

2 stops

DSM12:30 pmDes Moines

$2,308

ANA

Jun 1

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

39h 15m

2 stops

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jun 25

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 55m

2 stops

DSM12:30 pmDes Moines

$2,839

ANA

May 16

DSM3:20 pmDes Moines

31h 55m

2 stops

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 23

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 39m

2 stops

DSM6:14 pmDes Moines

$4,616

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Shanghai

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American Airlines

Apr 13

DSM5:00 amDes Moines

21h 20m

1 stop

PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Apr 21

PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

18h 56m

1 stop

DSM11:16 pmDes Moines

$1,857

American Airlines

Apr 13

DSM5:00 amDes Moines

21h 20m

1 stop

PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Apr 21

PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

30h 06m

2 stops

DSM10:26 amDes Moines

$1,862

American Airlines

May 18

DSM8:03 pmDes Moines

30h 17m

2 stops

PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

May 23

PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

19h 37m

1 stop

DSM11:57 pmDes Moines

$2,080

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Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

11:09 am-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/21

2:30 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops40h 55m

$1,328

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

12:06 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops34h 59m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/19

1:20 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops42h 05m

$1,633

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

3:20 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops31h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/19

4:50 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops38h 35m

$1,641

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

3:20 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops31h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/19

1:20 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops42h 05m

$1,642

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

12:06 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops34h 59m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/19

1:20 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops42h 05m

$1,644

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

12:06 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops34h 59m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/19

1:20 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops42h 05m

$1,645

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Fri 5/8

2:16 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops37h 04m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/3

12:35 am-11:59 pm

2 stops36h 24m

$1,701

Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

5:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/21

5:20 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop18h 56m

$1,857

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

5:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/21

5:20 pm-10:26 am

2 stops30h 06m

$1,862

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Mon 5/18

10:26 am-3:25 pm

1 stop39h 59m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/23

9:55 am-4:48 pm

1 stop19h 53m

$2,103

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How far is Des Moines to Shanghai by plane?
Des Moines and Shanghai are 6927.0 mi apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 37h 37m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Shanghai were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Shanghai?
There are 2 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Shanghai as of April 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Shanghai?
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.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai 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. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,682	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,529 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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