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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Shanghai from $626

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10:16 am - 11:05 amDSM-PVG
35h 49m2 stops
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8:35 am - 6:30 pmPVG-DSM
22h 55m2 stops
$1,098Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
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6:00 am - 11:40 amDSM-PVG
40h 40m2 stops
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7:00 pm - 6:35 pmPVG-DSM
37h 35m2 stops
$1,145Cathay Pacific
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Fri, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 15
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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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, 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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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
ANA Logo
3:25 pm - 12:35 amDSM-PVG
20h 10m2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 am - 12:14 pmPVG-DSM
23h 39m2 stops
$1,400ANA
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Tue, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 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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Sun, Dec 21 - Sun, Jan 4
ANA Logo
8:00 am - 12:15 pmDSM-SHA
39h 15m2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 9:50 pmSHA-DSM
45h 15m2 stops
$2,323ANA
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Thu, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 9
American Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 4:25 pmDSM-PVG
34h 55m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 10:41 pmPVG-DSM
18h 31m1 stop
$2,612American Airlines
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Sun, Dec 21 - Sun, Jan 4
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 5:25 pmDSM-PVG
22h 10m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 11:56 pmPVG-DSM
24h 46m2 stops
$6,494United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 16
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:25 pmDSM-PVG
22h 25m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 8:18 pmPVG-DSM
21h 08m2 stops
$9,706United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 17

Japan Airlines flights from Des Moines to Shanghai

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Des Moines to Shanghai 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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ANA flights from Des Moines to Shanghai

Our best ANA deals on Des Moines to Shanghai flight tickets
ANA
Sep 9
DSM3:25 pmDes Moines
20h 10m
2 stops
PVG12:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
Sep 15
PVG1:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
23h 39m
2 stops
DSM12:14 pmDes Moines
$1,400
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ANA
Oct 2
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
39h 15m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 9
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
45h 15m
2 stops
DSM9:50 pmDes Moines
$2,323
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ANA
Oct 2
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
39h 15m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 9
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 44m
2 stops
DSM12:19 pmDes Moines
$2,326
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Shanghai 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 August 20, 2025.
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Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Tue 9/9

10:16 am-11:05 am

2 stops35h 49m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/16

8:35 am-6:30 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$1,098

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Fri 10/31

6:00 am-11:40 am

2 stops40h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/15

7:00 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops37h 35m

$1,145

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/16

3:45 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$1,173

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/16

5:30 pm-2:03 pm

2 stops33h 33m

$1,178

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Tue 9/9

3:25 pm-12:35 am

2 stops20h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/15

1:35 am-12:14 pm

2 stops23h 39m

$1,400

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sun 12/21

6:06 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops32h 19m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/4

6:10 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop18h 31m

$2,226

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Thu 10/2

8:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops39h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/9

1:35 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops45h 15m

$2,323

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sun 12/21

3:30 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop34h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/4

6:10 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop18h 31m

$2,612

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Thu 10/9

6:15 am-5:25 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/16

12:10 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops24h 46m

$6,494

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Thu 10/9

6:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/17

12:10 pm-8:18 pm

2 stops21h 08m

$9,706

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Des Moines to Shanghai

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

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,579. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Des Moines to Shanghai for around $2,004.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest Des Moines to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the morning for as low as $1,751. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,792.

Cheap Des Moines to Shanghai flight deals and tips

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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 18h 45m.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Shanghai

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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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