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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Shanghai from $1,102

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Multiple Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 12:05 pm
DSM
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SHA
35h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 6:25 pm
SHA
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DSM
32h 55m
2 stops
$1,534Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
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6:56 pm - 3:35 pm
DSM
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SHA
31h 39m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 6:25 pm
SHA
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DSM
32h 55m
2 stops
$1,715Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:56 pm - 3:35 pm
DSM
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SHA
31h 39m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 11:59 pm
SHA
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DSM
38h 29m
2 stops
$1,716Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:56 pm - 3:35 pm
DSM
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SHA
31h 39m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 6:25 pm
SHA
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DSM
32h 55m
2 stops
$1,717Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:56 pm - 12:05 pm
DSM
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SHA
28h 09m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 11:59 pm
SHA
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DSM
38h 29m
2 stops
$1,776Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14
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6:00 am - 11:20 am
DSM
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SHA
40h 20m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 4:31 pm
SHA
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DSM
40h 46m
2 stops
$1,800Japan Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:09 am - 12:05 pm
DSM
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SHA
35h 56m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 6:25 pm
SHA
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DSM
38h 35m
2 stops
$2,031Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15
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12:00 pm - 12:05 pm
DSM
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SHA
35h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 6:25 pm
SHA
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DSM
38h 35m
2 stops
$2,039Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15
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12:00 pm - 12:05 pm
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SHA
35h 05m
2 stops
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4:50 pm - 6:25 pm
SHA
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DSM
38h 35m
2 stops
$2,041Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15
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11:09 am - 12:05 pm
DSM
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SHA
35h 56m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 6:25 pm
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DSM
38h 35m
2 stops
$2,047Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15

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
May 6
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
39h 15m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 13
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 49m
2 stops
DSM2:24 pmDes Moines
$2,670
ANA
May 9
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
39h 15m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 16
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
41h 30m
2 stops
DSM6:05 pmDes Moines
$2,931
ANA
May 9
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
39h 15m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 16
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
41h 30m
2 stops
DSM6:05 pmDes Moines
$3,260

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
May 4
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
40h 20m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 11
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 46m
2 stops
DSM4:31 pmDes Moines
$1,800
Japan Airlines
May 5
DSM5:00 amDes Moines
41h 20m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 12
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 46m
2 stops
DSM4:31 pmDes Moines
$2,126
Japan Airlines
May 6
DSM5:44 amDes Moines
40h 36m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 13
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 46m
2 stops
DSM4:31 pmDes Moines
$2,562

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Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

12:00 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/27

10:30 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$1,534
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

6:56 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops31h 39m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/17

10:30 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$1,715

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

6:56 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops31h 39m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/17

10:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops38h 29m

$1,716

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

6:56 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops31h 39m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/17

10:30 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$1,717

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Thu 5/7

6:56 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 09m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/14

10:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops38h 29m

$1,776

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

6:00 am-11:20 am

2 stops40h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/11

12:45 pm-4:31 pm

2 stops40h 46m

$1,800

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Fri 5/8

11:09 am-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 56m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/15

4:50 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops38h 35m

$2,031

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Fri 5/8

12:00 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/15

4:50 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops38h 35m

$2,039

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Fri 5/8

12:00 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/15

4:50 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops38h 35m

$2,041

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Fri 5/8

11:09 am-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 56m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/15

4:50 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops38h 35m

$2,047

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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 46m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 31h 46m
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  • 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 46m.

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

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  • 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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