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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Shanghai from $652

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Multiple Airlines Logo
7:27 pm - 3:20 pm
DSM
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SHA
30h 53m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 2:32 pm
SHA
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DSM
37h 57m
2 stops
$891Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
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11:17 am - 12:20 pm
DSM
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SHA
36h 03m
2 stops
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1:35 pm - 2:32 pm
SHA
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DSM
37h 57m
2 stops
$895Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
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7:27 pm - 3:20 pm
DSM
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SHA
30h 53m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 2:32 pm
SHA
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DSM
37h 57m
2 stops
$904Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
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3:26 pm - 8:55 pm
DSM
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SHA
40h 29m
2 stops
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1:35 pm - 2:32 pm
SHA
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DSM
37h 57m
2 stops
$969Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
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10:04 am - 12:20 pm
DSM
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SHA
37h 16m
2 stops
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1:35 pm - 2:32 pm
SHA
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DSM
37h 57m
2 stops
$973Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
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6:08 pm - 8:55 pm
DSM
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SHA
37h 47m
2 stops
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1:35 pm - 2:32 pm
SHA
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DSM
37h 57m
2 stops
$975Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
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3:26 pm - 8:55 pm
DSM
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SHA
40h 29m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 2:32 pm
SHA
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DSM
37h 57m
2 stops
$976Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
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10:04 am - 12:20 pm
DSM
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SHA
37h 16m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 2:32 pm
SHA
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DSM
37h 57m
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$1,200Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:04 am - 12:20 pm
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SHA
37h 16m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 2:32 pm
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37h 57m
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$1,201Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
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10:04 am - 12:20 pm
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SHA
37h 16m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 2:32 pm
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37h 57m
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$1,202Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26

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
Mar 17
DSM5:05 amDes Moines
41h 40m
2 stops
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 24
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 55m
2 stops
DSM1:05 pmDes Moines
$1,528
Japan Airlines
Mar 15
DSM1:37 pmDes Moines
57h 08m
2 stops
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 21
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 55m
2 stops
DSM1:05 pmDes Moines
$9,688

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 22
DSM3:24 pmDes Moines
31h 51m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 19
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 55m
2 stops
DSM12:30 pmDes Moines
$2,424
ANA
Mar 20
DSM2:04 pmDes Moines
33h 21m
2 stops
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 27
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 43m
2 stops
DSM1:23 pmDes Moines
$2,923
ANA
Mar 21
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
39h 25m
2 stops
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 28
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 49m
2 stops
DSM12:29 pmDes Moines
$2,928

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Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Wed 3/18

7:27 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops30h 53m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/25

1:35 pm-2:32 pm

2 stops37h 57m

$891

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Wed 3/18

11:17 am-12:20 pm

2 stops36h 03m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/25

1:35 pm-2:32 pm

2 stops37h 57m

$895

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Wed 3/18

7:27 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops30h 53m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/25

1:35 pm-2:32 pm

2 stops37h 57m

$904

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Tue 3/17

3:26 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops40h 29m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/24

1:35 pm-2:32 pm

2 stops37h 57m

$969

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Tue 3/17

10:04 am-12:20 pm

2 stops37h 16m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/24

1:35 pm-2:32 pm

2 stops37h 57m

$973

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Tue 3/17

6:08 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops37h 47m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/24

1:35 pm-2:32 pm

2 stops37h 57m

$975

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Tue 3/17

3:26 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops40h 29m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/24

1:35 pm-2:32 pm

2 stops37h 57m

$976

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Thu 3/19

10:04 am-12:20 pm

2 stops37h 16m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/26

1:35 pm-2:32 pm

2 stops37h 57m

$1,200

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Thu 3/19

10:04 am-12:20 pm

2 stops37h 16m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/26

1:35 pm-2:32 pm

2 stops37h 57m

$1,201

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Thu 3/19

10:04 am-12:20 pm

2 stops37h 16m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/26

1:35 pm-2:32 pm

2 stops37h 57m

$1,202

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Fastest flight time

33h 26m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 33h 26m
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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  • 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 33h 26m.

  • 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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