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Cheap flights from Iowa to Shanghai from $565

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Qatar Airways Logo
2:16 pm - 4:55 pm
DSM
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PVG
37h 39m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 am - 11:49 pm
PVG
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DSM
36h 14m
2 stops
$1,205Qatar Airways
Mon, May 4 - Sun, May 17
Qatar Airways Logo
12:51 pm - 4:55 pm
MLI
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PVG
39h 04m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 am - 11:54 pm
PVG
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MLI
36h 19m
2 stops
$1,263Qatar Airways
Sun, May 3 - Sat, May 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:02 pm - 1:15 pm
CID
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PVG
30h 13m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 11:39 pm
PVG
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CID
24h 19m
2 stops
$1,365Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:51 pm - 4:55 pm
MLI
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PVG
39h 04m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 11:54 pm
PVG
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MLI
42h 04m
3 stops
$1,369Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:09 am - 4:55 pm
DSM
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PVG
40h 46m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 11:49 pm
PVG
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DSM
41h 44m
3 stops
$1,411Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 18
Qatar Airways Logo
10:53 am - 4:20 pm
LSE
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PVG
40h 27m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
6:40 pm - 11:18 pm
PVG
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LSE
41h 38m
2 stops
$1,438Qatar Airways
Mon, Aug 31 - Fri, Sep 4
Cathay Pacific Logo
6:50 pm - 11:05 am
DSM
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PVG
27h 15m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
5:40 pm - 11:15 pm
PVG
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DSM
42h 35m
2 stops
$1,697Cathay Pacific
Sat, Aug 1 - Mon, Aug 17
KLM Logo
5:45 am - 9:25 am
CID
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PVG
38h 40m
2 stops
KLM Logo
9:30 pm - 10:50 pm
PVG
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CID
38h 20m
2 stops
$1,706KLM
Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jul 7
British Airways Logo
6:38 pm - 7:55 am
CID
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PVG
24h 17m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
11:00 am - 11:43 pm
PVG
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CID
49h 43m
2 stops
$1,763British Airways
Sat, May 30 - Wed, Jul 8
British Airways Logo
1:48 pm - 7:55 am
DSM
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PVG
29h 07m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
11:00 am - 12:06 am
PVG
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DSM
50h 06m
2 stops
$1,763British Airways
Thu, May 21 - Mon, Jun 22

ANA flights from Iowa to Shanghai

Our best ANA deals on Iowa to Shanghai flight tickets
ANA
Jun 23
OMA7:55 amOmaha Eppley Airfield
39h 20m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 30
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
45h 24m
2 stops
OMA9:59 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
$2,630
ANA
Apr 24
CID2:34 pmCedar Rapids
21h 11m
2 stops
PVG12:45 amShanghai Pu Dong
May 6
PVG1:50 amShanghai Pu Dong
23h 02m
2 stops
CID11:52 amCedar Rapids
$6,734

Japan Airlines flights from Iowa to Shanghai

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Iowa to Shanghai flight tickets
Japan Airlines
Jun 2
OMA6:00 amOmaha Eppley Airfield
40h 20m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 9
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 11m
2 stops
OMA11:56 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
$2,295
Japan Airlines
Jun 9
CID7:28 amCedar Rapids
23h 17m
2 stops
PVG7:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Jul 7
PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
19h 29m
1 stop
CID11:49 pmCedar Rapids
$2,301
Japan Airlines
Jun 8
CID7:28 amCedar Rapids
23h 17m
2 stops
PVG7:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Jul 7
PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
19h 29m
1 stop
CID11:49 pmCedar Rapids
$2,451

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Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

2:16 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops37h 39m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/17

12:35 am-11:49 pm

2 stops36h 14m

$1,205

MolineShanghai

MLI - PVG

MLIPVG

Moline Quad-City

Sun 5/3

12:51 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops39h 04m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/9

12:35 am-11:54 pm

2 stops36h 19m

$1,263
Quickest round-trip

Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - PVG

CIDPVG

Cedar Rapids

Sun 9/20

6:02 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops30h 13m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/26

12:20 pm-11:39 pm

2 stops24h 19m

$1,365

MolineShanghai

MLI - PVG

MLIPVG

Moline Quad-City

Sun 5/3

12:51 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops39h 04m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/10

6:50 pm-11:54 pm

3 stops42h 04m

$1,369

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

11:09 am-4:55 pm

2 stops40h 46m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/18

7:05 pm-11:49 pm

3 stops41h 44m

$1,411

La CrosseShanghai

LSE - PVG

LSEPVG

La Crosse

Mon 8/31

10:53 am-4:20 pm

2 stops40h 27m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/4

6:40 pm-11:18 pm

2 stops41h 38m

$1,438

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sat 8/1

6:50 pm-11:05 am

2 stops27h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/17

5:40 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops42h 35m

$1,697

Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - PVG

CIDPVG

Cedar Rapids

Wed 6/3

5:45 am-9:25 am

2 stops38h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/7

9:30 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops38h 20m

$1,706

Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - PVG

CIDPVG

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/30

6:38 pm-7:55 am

2 stops24h 17m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/8

11:00 am-11:43 pm

2 stops49h 43m

$1,763

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Thu 5/21

1:48 pm-7:55 am

2 stops29h 07m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/22

11:00 am-12:06 am

2 stops50h 06m

$1,763

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

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

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Fastest flight time

22h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Iowa to Shanghai takes 22h 30m
There are no direct flights from Iowa to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Iowa to Shanghai.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Iowa to Shanghai

  • 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.

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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 $1,161Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,422 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,682Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,607 reviews
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