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

United Airlines, Delta, and Japan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Iowa to Shanghai

How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

Flight times from Iowa to Shanghai vary, but if you’re flying out of Des Moines and flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 20h 20m on average. Another popular route from Iowa to Shanghai is flying from Cedar Rapids to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 22h 20m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

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

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

The number of operators available for flights from Iowa to Shanghai is 3 as of November 2025.

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.

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12:53 pm - 4:25 pmDSM-PVG

38h 32m2 stops

5:40 pm - 6:04 pmPVG-DSM

37h 24m2 stops

$1,010Multiple Airlines

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Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, May 13

12:53 pm - 3:35 pmDSM-SHA

37h 42m2 stops

1:20 pm - 6:04 pmSHA-DSM

41h 44m2 stops

$1,010Multiple Airlines

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Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, May 13

8:00 am - 1:15 amOMA-PVG

27h 15m2 stops

2:35 am - 5:29 pmPVG-OMA

28h 54m2 stops

$1,101ANA

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Tue, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 8

6:15 am - 3:20 pmOMA-PVG

20h 05m1 stop

10:15 am - 9:08 pmPVG-OMA

23h 53m1 stop

$1,150Delta

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Thu, Apr 2 - Mon, Apr 6

6:20 am - 7:40 pmOMA-PVG

24h 20m2 stops

5:30 pm - 5:03 pmPVG-OMA

36h 33m2 stops

$1,154Delta

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Thu, Apr 2 - Mon, Apr 6

6:00 am - 5:25 pmOMA-PVG

22h 25m2 stops

8:10 pm - 4:21 pmPVG-OMA

33h 11m2 stops

$1,168United Airlines

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Thu, Apr 2 - Mon, Apr 6

5:00 am - 4:25 pmOMA-PVG

21h 25m1 stop

6:25 pm - 11:26 pmPVG-OMA

19h 01m1 stop

$1,171American Airlines

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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9

6:40 pm - 4:25 pmOMA-PVG

31h 45m2 stops

6:25 pm - 11:26 pmPVG-OMA

19h 01m1 stop

$1,175American Airlines

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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9

5:33 pm - 5:45 pmCID-PVG

35h 12m2 stops

8:10 pm - 10:33 amPVG-CID

27h 23m2 stops

$1,196United Airlines

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Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 4

8:00 am - 12:20 pmDSM-PVG

38h 20m2 stops

2:35 am - 5:24 pmPVG-DSM

28h 49m2 stops

$1,269ANA

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Tue, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 15

Japan Airlines flights from Iowa to Shanghai

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Iowa to Shanghai flight tickets

Japan Airlines

Nov 17

DSM2:19 pmDes Moines

31h 26m

2 stops

SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 21

SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 26m

2 stops

DSM12:36 pmDes Moines

$1,150

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Japan Airlines

Dec 9

DSM1:17 pmDes Moines

32h 28m

2 stops

SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Dec 16

SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

36h 32m

2 stops

DSM11:42 amDes Moines

$1,171

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Japan Airlines

Dec 9

DSM5:00 amDes Moines

24h 30m

2 stops

PVG7:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Dec 16

PVG6:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

31h 02m

2 stops

DSM11:42 amDes Moines

$1,191

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ANA flights from Iowa to Shanghai

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ANA

Dec 2

OMA8:00 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

27h 15m

2 stops

PVG1:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

Dec 8

PVG2:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

28h 54m

2 stops

OMA5:29 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

$1,101

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ANA

Dec 9

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

38h 20m

2 stops

PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Dec 15

PVG2:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

28h 49m

2 stops

DSM5:24 pmDes Moines

$1,269

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ANA

Apr 2

DSM3:15 pmDes Moines

20h 20m

2 stops

PVG12:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

May 11

PVG1:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

25h 36m

2 stops

DSM2:11 pmDes Moines

$1,318

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Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Wed 4/1

12:53 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops38h 32m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/13

5:40 pm-6:04 pm

2 stops37h 24m

$1,010

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Wed 4/1

12:53 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops37h 42m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/13

1:20 pm-6:04 pm

2 stops41h 44m

$1,010

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 12/2

8:00 am-1:15 am

2 stops27h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/8

2:35 am-5:29 pm

2 stops28h 54m

$1,101

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 4/2

6:15 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/6

10:15 am-9:08 pm

1 stop23h 53m

$1,150

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 4/2

6:20 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/6

5:30 pm-5:03 pm

2 stops36h 33m

$1,154

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 4/2

6:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/6

8:10 pm-4:21 pm

2 stops33h 11m

$1,168

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 12/2

5:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/9

6:25 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop19h 01m

$1,171

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 12/2

6:40 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops31h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/9

6:25 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop19h 01m

$1,175

Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - PVG

CIDPVG

Cedar Rapids

Thu 4/30

5:33 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops35h 12m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/4

8:10 pm-10:33 am

2 stops27h 23m

$1,196

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Tue 12/9

8:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops38h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/15

2:35 am-5:24 pm

2 stops28h 49m

$1,269

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Iowa to Shanghai

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,579. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Iowa to Shanghai for around $2,004.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

Our data shows that the cheapest Iowa to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the morning for as low as $1,751. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,792.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Iowa to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to Shanghai?
The number of operators available for flights from Iowa to Shanghai is 3 as of November 2025.
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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Delta	PriceFrom $1,161	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,007 reviews		Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,289	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,012 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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