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

Cathay Pacific, ANA, and Japan Airlines 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 Sioux City or Des Moines, and flying into China, then you can expect flight times to average 22h 45m and 31h 30m, 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 2 as of February 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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3:21 pm - 12:00 pm

DSM

PEK

31h 39m

2 stops

3:10 pm - 12:29 pm

PEK

DSM

34h 19m

2 stops

$1,118ANA

Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20

3:11 pm - 10:05 am

OMA

PVG

53h 54m

2 stops

11:35 am - 1:21 pm

PVG

OMA

38h 46m

2 stops

$1,136Multiple Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Mon, Mar 23

5:17 am - 3:20 pm

OMA

PVG

21h 03m

1 stop

5:20 pm - 11:32 pm

PVG

OMA

19h 12m

1 stop

$1,301American Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 29

5:17 am - 3:20 pm

OMA

PVG

21h 03m

1 stop

5:20 pm - 10:10 am

PVG

OMA

29h 50m

2 stops

$1,306American Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 29

1:53 pm - 5:25 pm

OMA

PVG

38h 32m

3 stops

12:10 pm - 10:58 pm

PVG

OMA

23h 48m

2 stops

$1,359United Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 29

7:23 am - 5:25 pm

OMA

PVG

21h 02m

1 stop

12:10 pm - 10:34 pm

PVG

OMA

23h 24m

1 stop

$1,397United Airlines

Mon, Mar 30 - Fri, Apr 3

11:09 am - 11:20 am

DSM

SHA

35h 11m

2 stops

12:45 pm - 4:31 pm

SHA

DSM

40h 46m

2 stops

$1,516Japan Airlines

Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16

6:30 pm - 3:25 pm

DSM

PVG

31h 55m

2 stops

5:30 pm - 5:09 pm

PVG

DSM

36h 39m

2 stops

$1,545Delta

Tue, Jun 9 - Thu, Jun 25

5:25 pm - 3:25 pm

DSM

PVG

33h 00m

1 stop

5:30 pm - 2:07 pm

PVG

DSM

33h 37m

2 stops

$1,550Delta

Tue, Jun 9 - Thu, Jun 25

6:35 am - 3:20 pm

CID

PVG

43h 45m

2 stops

5:20 pm - 9:59 pm

PVG

CID

17h 39m

1 stop

$1,665Japan Airlines

Fri, May 15 - Tue, Jun 16

ANA flights from Iowa to China

Our best ANA deals on Iowa to China flight tickets

ANA

Apr 13

DSM3:21 pmDes Moines

31h 39m

2 stops

PEK12:00 pmBeijing Capital

Apr 20

PEK3:10 pmBeijing Capital

34h 19m

2 stops

DSM12:29 pmDes Moines

$1,118

ANA

Apr 13

DSM3:21 pmDes Moines

31h 54m

2 stops

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 20

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 54m

2 stops

DSM12:29 pmDes Moines

$1,142

ANA

Apr 13

DSM3:21 pmDes Moines

31h 54m

2 stops

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 20

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 54m

2 stops

DSM12:29 pmDes Moines

$1,143

Japan Airlines flights from Iowa to China

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Iowa to China flight tickets

Japan Airlines

Apr 9

DSM11:09 amDes Moines

35h 11m

2 stops

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 16

SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

40h 46m

2 stops

DSM4:31 pmDes Moines

$1,516

Japan Airlines

May 15

CID6:35 amCedar Rapids

43h 45m

2 stops

PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Jun 16

PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

17h 39m

1 stop

CID9:59 pmCedar Rapids

$1,665

Japan Airlines

Mar 5

DSM1:38 pmDes Moines

40h 37m

2 stops

PEK8:15 pmBeijing Capital

Mar 9

PEK4:40 pmBeijing Capital

33h 25m

2 stops

DSM1:05 pmDes Moines

$1,667

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

3:21 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops31h 39m

Beijing Capital

Mon 4/20

3:10 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops34h 19m

$1,118

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/10

3:11 pm-10:05 am

2 stops53h 54m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/23

11:35 am-1:21 pm

2 stops38h 46m

$1,136

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 4/15

5:17 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 03m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/29

5:20 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop19h 12m

$1,301

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 4/15

5:17 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 03m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/29

5:20 pm-10:10 am

2 stops29h 50m

$1,306

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 4/15

1:53 pm-5:25 pm

3 stops38h 32m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/29

12:10 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops23h 48m

$1,359

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 3/30

7:23 am-5:25 pm

1 stop21h 02m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/3

12:10 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop23h 24m

$1,397

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Thu 4/9

11:09 am-11:20 am

2 stops35h 11m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/16

12:45 pm-4:31 pm

2 stops40h 46m

$1,516

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Tue 6/9

6:30 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops31h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/25

5:30 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops36h 39m

$1,545

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Tue 6/9

5:25 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/25

5:30 pm-2:07 pm

2 stops33h 37m

$1,550

Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - PVG

CIDPVG

Cedar Rapids

Fri 5/15

6:35 am-3:20 pm

2 stops43h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/16

5:20 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop17h 39m

$1,665

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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 2 as of February 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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Delta	PriceFrom $1,119	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,245 reviews		Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,408	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,362 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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