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$1,581 Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Shanghai

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Shanghai departing on 10/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Shanghai (DSM-SHA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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3:41 pm - 4:30 pmDSM-PVG
35h 49m2 stops
12:35 am - 9:34 pmPVG-DSM
33h 59m2 stops
$1,581Qatar Airways
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Sat, Oct 19 - Tue, Oct 22
6:30 am - 1:45 pmDSM-PVG
18h 15m1 stop
3:45 pm - 8:45 pmPVG-DSM
18h 00m1 stop
$1,627Delta
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Sat, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 23
4:00 pm - 1:45 pmDSM-PVG
32h 45m2 stops
3:45 pm - 8:45 pmPVG-DSM
18h 00m1 stop
$1,631Delta
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Sat, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 23
8:55 pm - 11:05 amDSM-PVG
25h 10m2 stops
7:10 pm - 7:53 pmPVG-DSM
37h 43m3 stops
$2,270
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Mon, Jul 1 - Sun, Jul 14
4:10 pm - 1:45 pmDSM-PVG
32h 35m1 stop
5:30 pm - 4:31 pmPVG-DSM
36h 01m2 stops
$2,273Delta
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Mon, Jul 1 - Sun, Jul 14
4:00 pm - 3:15 pmDSM-PVG
34h 15m2 stops
5:30 pm - 11:13 amPVG-DSM
30h 43m2 stops
$2,278Delta
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Mon, Jul 1 - Sun, Jul 14
4:10 pm - 1:45 pmDSM-PVG
32h 35m1 stop
3:45 pm - 8:47 pmPVG-DSM
18h 02m1 stop
$2,306Delta
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Mon, Jul 1 - Sun, Jul 14
8:55 pm - 12:05 pmDSM-SHA
26h 10m2 stops
6:25 pm - 7:53 pmSHA-DSM
38h 28m3 stops
$2,329
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Mon, Jul 1 - Sun, Jul 14
2:44 pm - 10:25 amDSM-SHA
30h 41m3 stops
6:25 pm - 7:53 pmSHA-DSM
38h 28m3 stops
$2,485
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Mon, Jul 1 - Sun, Jul 14
3:25 pm - 12:15 pmDSM-SHA
31h 50m2 stops
1:35 pm - 2:19 pmSHA-DSM
37h 44m2 stops
$3,320ANA
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Mon, Jul 1 - Sun, Jul 14

Flights from Des Moines to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Shanghai?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Shanghai on a Friday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Des Moines, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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Cheapest flight

$1,581
Flight from Des Moines to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from Des Moines to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Shanghai

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Shanghai was $1,581 for a round-trip ticket.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Shanghai?

    A passport is required to fly from Des Moines to Shanghai.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Shanghai?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Shanghai, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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