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Cheap flights from Iowa to Shanghai from $708

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Cathay Pacific Logo
6:00 am - 11:05 am
MLI
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PVG
40h 05m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:20 pm - 11:25 pm
PVG
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MLI
24h 05m
2 stops
$1,141Cathay Pacific
Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 6
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:50 am - 11:05 am
CID
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PVG
34h 15m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:20 am - 5:49 pm
PVG
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CID
23h 29m
2 stops
$1,181Cathay Pacific
Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 6
ANA Logo
8:00 am - 8:40 pm
DSM
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PVG
47h 40m
2 stops
ANA Logo
8:25 am - 5:57 pm
PVG
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DSM
46h 32m
2 stops
$1,264ANA
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13
Qatar Airways Logo
1:39 pm - 4:20 pm
CID
-
PVG
37h 41m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 am - 11:15 pm
PVG
-
CID
35h 40m
2 stops
$1,352Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 7
Qatar Airways Logo
7:02 am - 4:20 pm
OMA
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PVG
44h 18m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 am - 11:59 pm
PVG
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OMA
36h 24m
2 stops
$1,399Qatar Airways
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5
ANA Logo
8:25 am - 12:45 am
MLI
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PVG
27h 20m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:50 am - 12:32 pm
PVG
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MLI
23h 42m
2 stops
$1,424ANA
Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Oct 6
American Airlines Logo
7:38 am - 3:20 pm
CID
-
PVG
18h 42m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 11:39 pm
PVG
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CID
19h 19m
1 stop
$1,444American Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 7
American Airlines Logo
6:33 am - 3:20 pm
DSM
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PVG
19h 47m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 11:13 pm
PVG
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DSM
18h 53m
1 stop
$1,444American Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Sep 27
Lufthansa Logo
6:33 pm - 3:50 pm
CID
-
PVG
32h 17m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
11:10 pm - 10:42 pm
PVG
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CID
36h 32m
2 stops
$1,479Lufthansa
Sun, Jul 12 - Wed, Jul 22
Lufthansa Logo
10:49 am - 3:50 pm
MLI
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PVG
40h 01m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
11:10 pm - 7:02 pm
PVG
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MLI
32h 52m
2 stops
$1,496Lufthansa
Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 8

Cathay Pacific flights from Iowa to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Iowa to Shanghai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Sep 28
MLI6:00 amMoline Quad-City
40h 05m
2 stops
PVG11:05 amShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 6
PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
24h 05m
2 stops
MLI11:25 pmMoline Quad-City
$1,141
Cathay Pacific
Sep 28
CID11:50 amCedar Rapids
34h 15m
2 stops
PVG11:05 amShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 6
PVG7:20 amShanghai Pu Dong
23h 29m
2 stops
CID5:49 pmCedar Rapids
$1,181
Cathay Pacific
Sep 28
CID12:39 pmCedar Rapids
33h 26m
2 stops
PVG11:05 amShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 7
PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
24h 19m
2 stops
CID11:39 pmCedar Rapids
$1,196

ANA flights from Iowa to Shanghai

Our best ANA deals on Iowa to Shanghai 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
Sep 27
MLI8:25 amMoline Quad-City
27h 20m
2 stops
PVG12:45 amShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 6
PVG1:50 amShanghai Pu Dong
23h 42m
2 stops
MLI12:32 pmMoline Quad-City
$1,424
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

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated June 5, 2026.
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MolineShanghai

MLI - PVG

MLIPVG

Moline Quad-City

Mon 9/28

6:00 am-11:05 am

2 stops40h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/6

12:20 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$1,141

Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - PVG

CIDPVG

Cedar Rapids

Mon 9/28

11:50 am-11:05 am

2 stops34h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/6

7:20 am-5:49 pm

2 stops23h 29m

$1,181

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

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

MolineShanghai

MLI - PVG

MLIPVG

Moline Quad-City

Sun 9/27

8:25 am-12:45 am

2 stops27h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/6

1:50 am-12:32 pm

2 stops23h 42m

$1,424
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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

Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - PVG

CIDPVG

Cedar Rapids

Sun 7/12

6:33 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops32h 17m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/22

11:10 pm-10:42 pm

2 stops36h 32m

$1,479

MolineShanghai

MLI - PVG

MLIPVG

Moline Quad-City

Wed 9/30

10:49 am-3:50 pm

2 stops40h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/8

11:10 pm-7:02 pm

2 stops32h 52m

$1,496

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

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Fastest flight time

20h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Iowa to Shanghai takes 20h 50m
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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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
DeltaPriceFrom $1,149Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,395 reviews
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