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There are 2 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Shanghai as of February 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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5:57 pm - 3:25 pm

DSM

PVG

32h 28m

1 stop

9:55 am - 8:45 pm

PVG

DSM

23h 50m

1 stop

$1,160Delta

Wed, May 20 - Mon, Jun 22

5:57 pm - 3:25 pm

DSM

PVG

32h 28m

1 stop

5:30 pm - 10:15 am

PVG

DSM

29h 45m

2 stops

$1,164Delta

Wed, May 20 - Tue, Jun 16

7:27 pm - 11:55 pm

DSM

PVG

39h 28m

2 stops

7:05 pm - 11:42 pm

PVG

DSM

41h 37m

2 stops

$1,343Multiple Airlines

Sat, Mar 28 - Sat, Apr 4

5:05 am - 4:25 pm

DSM

PVG

22h 20m

1 stop

6:25 pm - 11:42 pm

PVG

DSM

18h 17m

1 stop

$1,390American Airlines

Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18

5:05 am - 4:25 pm

DSM

PVG

22h 20m

1 stop

6:25 pm - 8:54 am

PVG

DSM

27h 29m

2 stops

$1,395American Airlines

Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18

7:27 pm - 8:55 pm

DSM

SHA

36h 28m

2 stops

10:30 pm - 11:40 pm

SHA

DSM

38h 10m

2 stops

$1,675Multiple Airlines

Sat, Mar 14 - Thu, Mar 19

10:04 am - 11:20 am

DSM

SHA

36h 16m

2 stops

12:45 pm - 4:31 pm

SHA

DSM

40h 46m

2 stops

$2,147Japan Airlines

Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7

6:00 am - 11:20 am

DSM

SHA

40h 20m

2 stops

12:45 pm - 5:59 pm

SHA

DSM

42h 14m

2 stops

$2,171Japan Airlines

Thu, Jul 23 - Tue, Jul 28

3:21 pm - 12:15 pm

DSM

SHA

31h 54m

2 stops

1:35 pm - 12:29 pm

SHA

DSM

35h 54m

2 stops

$2,630ANA

Mon, Mar 30 - Mon, Apr 6

2:04 pm - 12:25 pm

DSM

SHA

32h 21m

2 stops

1:35 pm - 12:29 pm

SHA

DSM

35h 54m

2 stops

$2,680ANA

Sat, Mar 7 - Wed, Apr 1

ANA flights from Des Moines to Shanghai

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ANA

May 23

DSM3:24 pmDes Moines

20h 11m

2 stops

PVG12:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

Jun 19

PVG1:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

23h 55m

2 stops

DSM12:30 pmDes Moines

$1,696

ANA

May 23

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

47h 40m

2 stops

PVG8:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Jun 19

PVG8:25 amShanghai Pu Dong

46h 48m

2 stops

DSM6:13 pmDes Moines

$1,701

ANA

May 23

DSM3:24 pmDes Moines

40h 16m

2 stops

PVG8:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Jun 21

PVG8:25 amShanghai Pu Dong

41h 05m

2 stops

DSM12:30 pmDes Moines

$1,851

Japan Airlines flights from Des Moines to Shanghai

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Japan Airlines

Mar 31

DSM10:04 amDes Moines

36h 16m

2 stops

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 7

SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

40h 46m

2 stops

DSM4:31 pmDes Moines

$2,147

Japan Airlines

Jul 23

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

40h 20m

2 stops

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jul 28

SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

42h 14m

2 stops

DSM5:59 pmDes Moines

$2,171

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Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Wed 5/20

5:57 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop32h 28m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/22

9:55 am-8:45 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$1,160

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Wed 5/20

5:57 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop32h 28m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/16

5:30 pm-10:15 am

2 stops29h 45m

$1,164

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sat 3/28

7:27 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops39h 28m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/4

7:05 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops41h 37m

$1,343

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Wed 3/11

5:05 am-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/18

6:25 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop18h 17m

$1,390

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Wed 3/11

5:05 am-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/18

6:25 pm-8:54 am

2 stops27h 29m

$1,395

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Sat 3/14

7:27 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops36h 28m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/19

10:30 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops38h 10m

$1,675

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

10:04 am-11:20 am

2 stops36h 16m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/7

12:45 pm-4:31 pm

2 stops40h 46m

$2,147

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Thu 7/23

6:00 am-11:20 am

2 stops40h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 7/28

12:45 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops42h 14m

$2,171

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Mon 3/30

3:21 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops31h 54m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/6

1:35 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops35h 54m

$2,630

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Sat 3/7

2:04 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops32h 21m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/1

1:35 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops35h 54m

$2,680

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Des Moines and Shanghai are 6927.0 mi apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 22h 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.
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 February 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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