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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Shanghai from $1,186

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Japan Airlines Logo
5:42 am - 11:45 am
DSM
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SHA
40h 03m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 12:53 pm
SHA
-
DSM
37h 43m
2 stops
$2,138Japan Airlines
Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:48 pm - 12:05 pm
DSM
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SHA
30h 17m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 6:33 pm
SHA
-
DSM
42h 13m
2 stops
$2,183Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jun 24 - Wed, Jul 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:48 pm - 3:35 pm
DSM
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SHA
33h 47m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 12:01 am
SHA
-
DSM
38h 31m
2 stops
$2,218Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 28 - Sun, Jul 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:02 pm - 12:05 pm
DSM
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SHA
28h 03m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 6:03 pm
SHA
-
DSM
41h 43m
2 stops
$2,219Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 28 - Sun, Jul 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:02 pm - 3:35 pm
DSM
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SHA
31h 33m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 6:03 pm
SHA
-
DSM
41h 43m
2 stops
$2,223Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 28 - Sun, Jul 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:02 pm - 12:05 pm
DSM
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SHA
28h 03m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 12:01 am
SHA
-
DSM
38h 31m
2 stops
$2,228Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 28 - Sun, Jul 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:02 pm - 3:35 pm
DSM
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SHA
31h 33m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 12:01 am
SHA
-
DSM
38h 31m
2 stops
$2,229Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 28 - Sun, Jul 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:02 pm - 12:05 pm
DSM
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SHA
28h 03m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 6:03 pm
SHA
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DSM
41h 43m
2 stops
$2,230Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 28 - Sun, Jul 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:02 pm - 3:35 pm
DSM
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SHA
31h 33m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 12:01 am
SHA
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DSM
38h 31m
2 stops
$2,239Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 28 - Sun, Jul 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:02 pm - 8:55 pm
DSM
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SHA
36h 53m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 6:20 pm
SHA
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DSM
42h 00m
2 stops
$2,289Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jun 27 - Sat, Jul 4

Japan Airlines flights from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Japan Airlines
Nov 8
DSM5:42 amDes Moines
40h 03m
2 stops
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 12
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 43m
2 stops
DSM12:53 pmDes Moines
$2,138
Japan Airlines
Jun 25
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
40h 50m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jul 4
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 47m
2 stops
DSM6:32 pmDes Moines
$3,168
Japan Airlines
Jun 27
DSM9:23 amDes Moines
36h 57m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jul 4
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 47m
2 stops
DSM6:32 pmDes Moines
$3,898

ANA flights from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best ANA deals on Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
ANA
Jun 25
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
39h 15m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jul 2
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
41h 39m
2 stops
DSM6:14 pmDes Moines
$2,440
ANA
Jun 27
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
39h 15m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jul 4
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 53m
2 stops
DSM2:28 pmDes Moines
$3,031
ANA
Jun 25
DSM3:24 pmDes Moines
31h 51m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jul 2
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 53m
2 stops
DSM2:28 pmDes Moines
$3,232

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Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Sun 11/8

5:42 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 03m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/12

1:10 pm-12:53 pm

2 stops37h 43m

$2,138

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Wed 6/24

4:48 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 17m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/1

1:20 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops42h 13m

$2,183

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Sun 6/28

4:48 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops33h 47m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/5

10:30 pm-12:01 am

2 stops38h 31m

$2,218

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Sun 6/28

7:02 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 03m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/5

1:20 pm-6:03 pm

2 stops41h 43m

$2,219

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Sun 6/28

7:02 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops31h 33m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/5

1:20 pm-6:03 pm

2 stops41h 43m

$2,223
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Sun 6/28

7:02 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 03m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/5

10:30 pm-12:01 am

2 stops38h 31m

$2,228

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Sun 6/28

7:02 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops31h 33m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/5

10:30 pm-12:01 am

2 stops38h 31m

$2,229

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Sun 6/28

7:02 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 03m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/5

1:20 pm-6:03 pm

2 stops41h 43m

$2,230

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Sun 6/28

7:02 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops31h 33m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/5

10:30 pm-12:01 am

2 stops38h 31m

$2,239

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Sat 6/27

7:02 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops36h 53m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/4

1:20 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops42h 00m

$2,289

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Cheap Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (DSM to SHA) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

31h 14m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 31h 14m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

  • How far is Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl by plane?

    A flight from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl will travel around 6932.1 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 31h 14m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are updated daily.

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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