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Find cheap flights from China to Des Moines from $1,141

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Des Moines departing on 6/29. 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 for flights to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights to Des Moines - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest day to fly to Des Moines?

The average price of all flights to Des Moines clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Des Moines is Thursday where tickets can be as cheap as $3,890. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where prices are $4,053 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines?

The average price for all flights to Des Moines depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines is generally in the evening, when flights cost $2,611 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Des Moines is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $5,166.

How long is the flight to Des Moines?

The duration of your flight to Des Moines depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Des Moines on KAYAK are from Shanghai, which takes 35h 09m, Beijing, which takes 37h 07m, and Guangzhou, which takes 39h 40m.

How many direct flights to Des Moines are there each day?

There are around 62 direct flights from within China to Des Moines every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 9:00 am the most common departure time and 44% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Des Moines are there each week?

Each week there are around 431 direct flights from within China to Des Moines. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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Cheapest flight

$1,141
Flight from Beijing to Des Moines

FAQs - booking Des Moines flights

  • How far is Des Moines from central Des Moines?

    The city center of Des Moines is 4 miles from Des Moines.

  • What is the name of Des Moines’s airport?

    When flying to Des Moines, you'll arrive at Des Moines (DSM). The airport is also known as Des Moines or Des Moines Intl.

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

    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 to Des Moines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 to Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Des Moines?

    Of the 6 airlines that fly to Des Moines, American Airlines offers the most flights, with around 135 per week, followed by United Airlines with 115 flights per week.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Des Moines

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Des Moines flight deals.

Prefer to fly non-stop to Des Moines?

Find which airlines fly direct to Des Moines, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

China to Des Moines

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

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Nonstop returns

Des Moines to China

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

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Recent round-trip flight deals

 
These are the cheapest round-trip flights to Des Moines found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/30Wed
2 stopsANA
35h 51mCAN-DSM
11/2Sat
2 stopsANA
57h 35mDSM-CAN
$1,220
10/29Tue
2 stopsQatar Airways
33h 49mCAN-DSM
11/2Sat
2 stopsQatar Airways
33h 56mDSM-CAN
$1,848

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Des Moines found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/29Sat
2 stops
39h 31mPEK-DSM
$1,141
6/28Fri
2 stopsLufthansa
32h 26mPEK-DSM
$1,249
8/14Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
19h 09mPVG-DSM
$1,404
8/14Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
31h 32mPVG-DSM
$1,408
8/13Tue
2 stops
35h 06mPVG-DSM
$1,450
6/29Sat
3 stops
28h 40mPEK-DSM
$2,127
6/28Fri
2 stopsANA
26h 06mPVG-DSM
$8,021
6/29Sat
2 stopsANA
42h 54mPVG-DSM
$8,044
6/29Sat
2 stopsANA
37h 44mSHA-DSM
$9,594

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Flights to Des Moines

Destination:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

Return flight deals:

Des Moines - China

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