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Cheap flights from Iowa to Shanghai from $479

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ANA Logo
3:21 pm - 12:15 pm
DSM
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SHA
31h 54m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 12:29 pm
SHA
-
DSM
35h 54m
2 stops
$1,066ANA
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
ANA Logo
3:21 pm - 12:15 pm
DSM
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SHA
31h 54m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 12:29 pm
SHA
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DSM
35h 54m
2 stops
$1,075ANA
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 12:05 pm
MLI
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SHA
41h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 11:29 pm
SHA
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MLI
47h 09m
2 stops
$1,124Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 11:05 am
OMA
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PVG
26h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 10:49 pm
PVG
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OMA
18h 19m
2 stops
$1,150Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 5 - Mon, Apr 20
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:33 am - 11:05 am
MLI
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PVG
34h 32m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:20 am - 6:04 pm
PVG
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MLI
23h 44m
2 stops
$1,221Cathay Pacific
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 26
American Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 3:20 pm
DSM
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PVG
21h 15m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 11:59 pm
PVG
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DSM
19h 39m
1 stop
$1,247American Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
American Airlines Logo
7:44 pm - 3:20 pm
DSM
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PVG
30h 36m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 8:26 am
PVG
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DSM
28h 06m
2 stops
$1,252American Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
United Airlines Logo
5:24 pm - 5:25 pm
CID
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PVG
35h 01m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 11:59 pm
PVG
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CID
24h 49m
2 stops
$1,367United Airlines
Mon, Mar 30 - Fri, Apr 3
United Airlines Logo
7:16 pm - 5:45 pm
DSM
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PVG
33h 29m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 12:29 pm
PVG
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DSM
29h 19m
2 stops
$1,367United Airlines
Sat, Apr 4 - Wed, Apr 8
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:33 am - 11:05 am
MLI
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PVG
34h 32m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:20 am - 6:04 pm
PVG
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MLI
23h 44m
2 stops
$1,423Cathay Pacific
Mon, Aug 10 - Fri, Aug 21

ANA flights from Iowa to Shanghai

Our best ANA deals on Iowa to Shanghai flight tickets
ANA
Apr 14
DSM3:21 pmDes Moines
31h 54m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 21
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 54m
2 stops
DSM12:29 pmDes Moines
$1,066
ANA
Apr 14
DSM3:21 pmDes Moines
31h 54m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 21
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 54m
2 stops
DSM12:29 pmDes Moines
$1,075
ANA
Apr 14
DSM3:21 pmDes Moines
31h 54m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 21
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 54m
2 stops
DSM12:29 pmDes Moines
$1,107

Japan Airlines flights from Iowa to Shanghai

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Iowa to Shanghai flight tickets
Japan Airlines
Apr 15
DSM11:09 amDes Moines
35h 11m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 22
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 46m
2 stops
DSM4:31 pmDes Moines
$1,353
Japan Airlines
Apr 15
DSM11:09 amDes Moines
35h 11m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 22
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 46m
2 stops
DSM4:31 pmDes Moines
$1,396
Japan Airlines
Apr 15
DSM11:09 amDes Moines
35h 11m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 22
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 46m
2 stops
DSM4:31 pmDes Moines
$1,414

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Tue 4/14

3:21 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops31h 54m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/21

1:35 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops35h 54m

$1,066

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Tue 4/14

3:21 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops31h 54m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/21

1:35 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops35h 54m

$1,075

MolineShanghai

MLI - SHA

MLISHA

Moline Quad-City

Tue 4/14

5:15 am-12:05 pm

2 stops41h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/21

1:20 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops47h 09m

$1,124

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 4/5

7:30 pm-11:05 am

2 stops26h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/20

5:30 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops18h 19m

$1,150

MolineShanghai

MLI - PVG

MLIPVG

Moline Quad-City

Mon 8/17

11:33 am-11:05 am

2 stops34h 32m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/26

7:20 am-6:04 pm

2 stops23h 44m

$1,221

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Wed 4/1

5:05 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/8

5:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop19h 39m

$1,247

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Wed 4/1

7:44 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops30h 36m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/8

5:20 pm-8:26 am

2 stops28h 06m

$1,252

Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - PVG

CIDPVG

Cedar Rapids

Mon 3/30

5:24 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops35h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/3

12:10 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops24h 49m

$1,367

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

7:16 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops33h 29m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/8

8:10 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops29h 19m

$1,367

MolineShanghai

MLI - PVG

MLIPVG

Moline Quad-City

Mon 8/10

11:33 am-11:05 am

2 stops34h 32m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/21

7:20 am-6:04 pm

2 stops23h 44m

$1,423

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

ANA, Japan Airlines, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Iowa to Shanghai

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Fastest flight time

19h 01m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Iowa to Shanghai takes 19h 01m
There are no direct flights from Iowa to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Iowa to Shanghai.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to Shanghai?

    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 Shanghai.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai 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 Shanghai

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
DeltaPriceFrom $1,119Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,242 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,408Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,378 reviews
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