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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 October 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.

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6:20 am - 3:20 pmDSM-PVG

19h 00m1 stop

5:30 pm - 8:53 pmPVG-DSM

17h 23m1 stop

$1,162Delta

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Wed, Feb 4 - Sat, Feb 28

5:45 am - 3:20 pmDSM-PVG

43h 35m2 stops

5:30 pm - 10:23 amPVG-DSM

30h 53m2 stops

$1,166Delta

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Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 25

7:00 am - 5:05 pmDSM-PVG

44h 05m2 stops

10:00 am - 11:03 amPVG-DSM

39h 03m2 stops

$1,201Japan Airlines

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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 22

5:21 am - 7:30 pmDSM-PVG

24h 09m2 stops

6:40 pm - 2:26 pmPVG-DSM

33h 46m2 stops

$1,211Japan Airlines

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Sun, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 24

11:30 am - 1:15 amDSM-PVG

23h 45m2 stops

2:35 am - 10:43 amPVG-DSM

22h 08m2 stops

$1,427ANA

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Sat, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 23

11:30 am - 1:15 amDSM-PVG

23h 45m2 stops

8:30 am - 5:47 pmPVG-DSM

23h 17m2 stops

$1,443ANA

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Sat, Feb 7 - Thu, Feb 26

6:48 pm - 4:50 pmDSM-PVG

32h 02m2 stops

12:10 am - 9:51 pmPVG-DSM

35h 41m2 stops

$1,584Lufthansa

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Wed, Feb 4 - Sat, Feb 21

6:48 pm - 4:50 pmDSM-PVG

32h 02m2 stops

12:00 pm - 5:47 pmPVG-DSM

43h 47m2 stops

$1,616Lufthansa

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Sun, Feb 8 - Fri, Feb 27

8:00 am - 9:35 amDSM-SHA

35h 35m3 stops

1:35 pm - 9:41 amSHA-DSM

34h 06m3 stops

$1,688Multiple Airlines

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Fri, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 28

1:06 pm - 11:45 amDSM-SHA

32h 39m2 stops

1:10 pm - 10:53 pmSHA-DSM

23h 43m2 stops

$6,389Multiple Airlines

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Sat, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 29

ANA flights from Des Moines to Shanghai

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ANA

Feb 7

DSM11:30 amDes Moines

23h 45m

2 stops

PVG1:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 23

PVG2:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

22h 08m

2 stops

DSM10:43 amDes Moines

$1,427

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ANA

Feb 7

DSM11:30 amDes Moines

23h 45m

2 stops

PVG1:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 26

PVG8:30 amShanghai Pu Dong

23h 17m

2 stops

DSM5:47 pmDes Moines

$1,443

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ANA

Nov 19

DSM8:02 amDes Moines

38h 23m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 26

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 02m

2 stops

DSM10:42 amDes Moines

$1,514

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Japan Airlines

Feb 4

DSM7:00 amDes Moines

44h 05m

2 stops

PVG5:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 22

PVG10:00 amShanghai Pu Dong

39h 03m

2 stops

DSM11:03 amDes Moines

$1,201

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Japan Airlines

Feb 8

DSM5:21 amDes Moines

24h 09m

2 stops

PVG7:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 24

PVG6:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

33h 46m

2 stops

DSM2:26 pmDes Moines

$1,211

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Japan Airlines

Feb 7

DSM11:42 amDes Moines

34h 03m

2 stops

SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Feb 25

SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 53m

2 stops

DSM11:03 amDes Moines

$1,560

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Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

6:20 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/28

5:30 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop17h 23m

$1,162

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

5:45 am-3:20 pm

2 stops43h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/25

5:30 pm-10:23 am

2 stops30h 53m

$1,166

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

7:00 am-5:05 pm

2 stops44h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/22

10:00 am-11:03 am

2 stops39h 03m

$1,201

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sun 2/8

5:21 am-7:30 pm

2 stops24h 09m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/24

6:40 pm-2:26 pm

2 stops33h 46m

$1,211

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sat 2/7

11:30 am-1:15 am

2 stops23h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/23

2:35 am-10:43 am

2 stops22h 08m

$1,427

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sat 2/7

11:30 am-1:15 am

2 stops23h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/26

8:30 am-5:47 pm

2 stops23h 17m

$1,443

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

6:48 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops32h 02m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/21

12:10 am-9:51 pm

2 stops35h 41m

$1,584

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sun 2/8

6:48 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops32h 02m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/27

12:00 pm-5:47 pm

2 stops43h 47m

$1,616

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Fri 11/21

8:00 am-9:35 am

3 stops35h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 11/28

1:35 pm-9:41 am

3 stops34h 06m

$1,688

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Sat 11/22

1:06 pm-11:45 am

2 stops32h 39m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/29

1:10 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops23h 43m

$6,389

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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.

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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 19h 00m.
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 October 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
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,289	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,968 reviews		Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,416	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 7,969 reviews		Search Delta flights

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