What is the cheapest airline that flies from Iowa to China?

Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, and ANA are the most popular carriers operating from Iowa to China

How long is the flight from Iowa to China?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Iowa, such as Des Moines or Cedar Rapids, and flying into China, then you can expect flight times to average 25h 35m and 31h 05m, respectively.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to China?

Prices for flights from Iowa to China are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to China?

The number of operators available for flights from Iowa to China is 1 as of June 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to China?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Iowa to China.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?

The necessary travel and health documents for your China trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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6:48 pm - 5:25 pm

DSM

PEK

33h 37m

2 stops

4:45 pm - 2:53 pm

PEK

DSM

36h 08m

2 stops

$1,046Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Nov 4

5:05 pm - 10:45 am

OMA

PEK

28h 40m

2 stops

6:40 pm - 12:13 am

PEK

OMA

42h 33m

2 stops

$1,047Cathay Pacific

Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 16

8:00 am - 8:40 pm

DSM

PVG

47h 40m

2 stops

8:25 am - 5:57 pm

PVG

DSM

46h 32m

2 stops

$1,264ANA

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13

1:39 pm - 4:20 pm

CID

PVG

37h 41m

2 stops

12:35 am - 11:15 pm

PVG

CID

35h 40m

2 stops

$1,352Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 7

6:00 am - 12:00 pm

OMA

PEK

41h 00m

2 stops

8:25 am - 11:54 pm

PEK

OMA

28h 29m

2 stops

$1,398Japan Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

10:35 am - 7:45 pm

DSM

PEK

44h 10m

2 stops

4:20 pm - 1:59 pm

PEK

DSM

34h 39m

2 stops

$1,398Japan Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

7:02 am - 4:20 pm

OMA

PVG

44h 18m

2 stops

12:35 am - 11:59 pm

PVG

OMA

36h 24m

2 stops

$1,399Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5

7:38 am - 3:20 pm

CID

PVG

18h 42m

1 stop

5:20 pm - 11:39 pm

PVG

CID

19h 19m

1 stop

$1,444American Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 7

6:33 am - 3:20 pm

DSM

PVG

19h 47m

1 stop

5:20 pm - 11:13 pm

PVG

DSM

18h 53m

1 stop

$1,444American Airlines

Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Sep 27

3:24 pm - 12:45 am

DSM

PVG

20h 21m

2 stops

6:40 pm - 2:27 pm

PVG

DSM

32h 47m

2 stops

$1,498ANA

Mon, Jul 13 - Thu, Jul 16

ANA flights from Iowa to China

Our best ANA deals on Iowa to China flight tickets

ANA

Sep 10

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

47h 40m

2 stops

PVG8:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 13

PVG8:25 amShanghai Pu Dong

46h 32m

2 stops

DSM5:57 pmDes Moines

$1,264

ANA

Jul 13

DSM3:24 pmDes Moines

20h 21m

2 stops

PVG12:45 amShanghai Pu Dong

Jul 16

PVG6:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

32h 47m

2 stops

DSM2:27 pmDes Moines

$1,498

ANA

Sep 10

DSM3:22 pmDes Moines

31h 53m

2 stops

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 13

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 22m

2 stops

DSM5:57 pmDes Moines

$1,523

American Airlines flights from Iowa to China

Our best American Airlines deals on Iowa to China flight tickets

American Airlines

Aug 28

DSM6:33 amDes Moines

19h 47m

1 stop

PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 27

PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

18h 53m

1 stop

DSM11:13 pmDes Moines

$1,444

American Airlines

Aug 28

DSM6:33 amDes Moines

19h 47m

1 stop

PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 27

PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

28h 19m

2 stops

DSM8:39 amDes Moines

$1,448

American Airlines

Sep 10

DSM6:30 amDes Moines

19h 50m

1 stop

PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 13

PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

18h 53m

1 stop

DSM11:13 pmDes Moines

$1,668

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Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Tue 9/1

6:48 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops33h 37m

Beijing Capital

Wed 11/4

4:45 pm-2:53 pm

2 stops36h 08m

$1,046

OmahaBeijing

OMA - PEK

OMAPEK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 8/25

5:05 pm-10:45 am

2 stops28h 40m

Beijing Capital

Wed 9/16

6:40 pm-12:13 am

2 stops42h 33m

$1,047

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Thu 9/10

8:00 am-8:40 pm

2 stops47h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/13

8:25 am-5:57 pm

2 stops46h 32m

$1,264

Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - PVG

CIDPVG

Cedar Rapids

Tue 9/29

1:39 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops37h 41m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/7

12:35 am-11:15 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$1,352

OmahaBeijing

OMA - PEK

OMAPEK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 9/10

6:00 am-12:00 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Beijing Capital

Mon 9/14

8:25 am-11:54 pm

2 stops28h 29m

$1,398

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Thu 9/10

10:35 am-7:45 pm

2 stops44h 10m

Beijing Capital

Mon 9/14

4:20 pm-1:59 pm

2 stops34h 39m

$1,398

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 9/2

7:02 am-4:20 pm

2 stops44h 18m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/5

12:35 am-11:59 pm

2 stops36h 24m

$1,399

Quickest round-trip

Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - PVG

CIDPVG

Cedar Rapids

Mon 9/28

7:38 am-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 42m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/7

5:20 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop19h 19m

$1,444

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Fri 8/28

6:33 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 47m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/27

5:20 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop18h 53m

$1,444

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Mon 7/13

3:24 pm-12:45 am

2 stops20h 21m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/16

6:40 pm-2:27 pm

2 stops32h 47m

$1,498

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Iowa to China

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to China?
Prices for flights from Iowa to China are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to China?
The number of operators available for flights from Iowa to China is 1 as of June 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to China?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Iowa to China.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?
The necessary travel and health documents for your China trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Iowa to China

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