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 December 2025.

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.

$1,049 Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Shanghai in 2025/26

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,376 to $1,453. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,049.

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5:21 am - 4:25 pm

DSM

PVG

21h 04m1 stop

6:25 pm - 11:23 pm

PVG

DSM

18h 58m1 stop

$1,049American Airlines

Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24

5:00 pm - 4:25 pm

DSM

PVG

33h 25m2 stops

6:25 pm - 11:12 am

PVG

DSM

30h 47m2 stops

$1,054American Airlines

Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24

8:00 am - 12:25 pm

DSM

SHA

38h 25m2 stops

1:40 pm - 10:55 am

SHA

DSM

35h 15m2 stops

$1,097ANA

Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10

8:00 am - 12:25 pm

DSM

SHA

38h 25m2 stops

1:40 pm - 10:55 am

SHA

DSM

35h 15m2 stops

$1,099ANA

Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10

8:00 am - 12:25 pm

DSM

SHA

38h 25m2 stops

1:40 pm - 10:55 am

SHA

DSM

35h 15m2 stops

$1,102ANA

Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10

6:48 pm - 6:45 pm

DSM

PVG

33h 57m2 stops

1:30 pm - 11:34 pm

PVG

DSM

24h 04m2 stops

$1,197United Airlines

Fri, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 3

5:30 am - 6:55 pm

DSM

PVG

47h 25m2 stops

8:55 pm - 10:55 am

PVG

DSM

28h 00m2 stops

$1,210United Airlines

Wed, Jan 28 - Sun, Feb 1

8:00 am - 6:45 pm

DSM

PVG

44h 45m2 stops

1:30 pm - 9:50 pm

PVG

DSM

22h 20m2 stops

$1,212United Airlines

Fri, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 3

8:00 am - 6:55 pm

DSM

PVG

44h 55m2 stops

1:30 pm - 2:33 pm

PVG

DSM

39h 03m2 stops

$1,217United Airlines

Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

5:07 am - 4:25 pm

DSM

PVG

21h 18m1 stop

6:25 pm - 11:23 pm

PVG

DSM

18h 58m1 stop

$1,586American Airlines

Sun, Jan 4 - Sun, Jan 11

ANA flights from Des Moines to Shanghai

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ANA

Feb 3

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

38h 25m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Feb 10

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 15m

2 stops

DSM10:55 amDes Moines

$1,097

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ANA

Feb 3

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

38h 25m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Feb 10

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 15m

2 stops

DSM10:55 amDes Moines

$1,099

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ANA

Feb 3

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

38h 25m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Feb 10

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 15m

2 stops

DSM10:55 amDes Moines

$1,102

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American Airlines

Jan 17

DSM5:21 amDes Moines

21h 04m

1 stop

PVG4:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Jan 24

PVG6:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong

18h 58m

1 stop

DSM11:23 pmDes Moines

$1,049

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American Airlines

Jan 17

DSM5:00 pmDes Moines

33h 25m

2 stops

PVG4:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Jan 24

PVG6:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong

30h 47m

2 stops

DSM11:12 amDes Moines

$1,054

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American Airlines

Jan 4

DSM5:07 amDes Moines

21h 18m

1 stop

PVG4:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Jan 11

PVG6:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong

18h 58m

1 stop

DSM11:23 pmDes Moines

$1,586

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Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

5:21 am-4:25 pm

1 stop21h 04m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 1/24

6:25 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop18h 58m

$1,049

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

5:00 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 1/24

6:25 pm-11:12 am

2 stops30h 47m

$1,054

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Tue 2/3

8:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops38h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/10

1:40 pm-10:55 am

2 stops35h 15m

$1,097

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Tue 2/3

8:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops38h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/10

1:40 pm-10:55 am

2 stops35h 15m

$1,099

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Tue 2/3

8:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops38h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/10

1:40 pm-10:55 am

2 stops35h 15m

$1,102

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Fri 1/30

6:48 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops33h 57m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/3

1:30 pm-11:34 pm

2 stops24h 04m

$1,197

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Wed 1/28

5:30 am-6:55 pm

2 stops47h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/1

8:55 pm-10:55 am

2 stops28h 00m

$1,210

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Fri 1/30

8:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops44h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/3

1:30 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$1,212

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

8:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops44h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/8

1:30 pm-2:33 pm

2 stops39h 03m

$1,217

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sun 1/4

5:07 am-4:25 pm

1 stop21h 18m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/11

6:25 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop18h 58m

$1,586

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

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

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.

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Fastest flight time	34h 07m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Shanghai takes 34h 07m

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Shanghai.

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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 34h 07m.
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 December 2025.
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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $1,149	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,014 reviews		Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,408	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,102 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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