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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to China

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Shanghai
Shanghai2 stops$1,089
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stops$1,140
Fuzhou
Fuzhou2 stops$1,881
Chengdu
Chengdu3 stops$4,986
Xiamen
Xiamen2 stops$1,863
Shanghai
Shanghai2 stops$1,089
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stops$1,140
Fuzhou
Fuzhou2 stops$1,881
Chengdu
Chengdu3 stops$4,986
Xiamen
Xiamen2 stops$1,863

Book Cheap Des Moines to China Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to China 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to China

Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 19
Japan Airlines Logo
11:42 am - 5:05 pmDSM-PVG
39h 23m2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 11:12 amPVG-DSM
30h 32m2 stops
$1,089Japan Airlines
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Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 18
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6:37 am - 2:20 amDSM-CAN
30h 43m2 stops
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10:15 am - 5:39 pmCAN-DSM
20h 24m2 stops
$1,140Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
Delta Logo
6:24 am - 3:20 pmDSM-PVG
18h 56m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 8:54 pmPVG-DSM
17h 24m1 stop
$1,150Delta
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Sun, Mar 1 - Thu, Apr 2
American Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 4:25 pmDSM-PVG
31h 00m1 stop
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5:00 pm - 11:42 pmPVG-DSM
19h 42m1 stop
$1,152American Airlines
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Fri, Apr 3 - Sat, Apr 18
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 3:20 pmDSM-PVG
20h 05m1 stop
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10:15 am - 10:29 pmPVG-DSM
25h 14m2 stops
$1,154Delta
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Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 19
Japan Airlines Logo
11:42 am - 11:45 amDSM-SHA
34h 03m2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 11:12 amSHA-DSM
36h 02m2 stops
$1,167Japan Airlines
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Wed, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 14
ANA Logo
8:00 am - 12:25 pmDSM-SHA
38h 25m2 stops
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1:40 pm - 10:55 amSHA-DSM
35h 15m2 stops
$1,302ANA
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Wed, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 14
ANA Logo
8:00 am - 12:25 pmDSM-SHA
38h 25m2 stops
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 10:55 amSHA-DSM
35h 15m2 stops
$1,393ANA
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Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15
Qatar Airways Logo
7:28 pm - 1:30 pmDSM-CAN
29h 02m2 stops
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12:55 am - 10:33 pmCAN-DSM
34h 38m2 stops
$1,442Qatar Airways
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Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15
Qatar Airways Logo
7:28 pm - 2:25 pmDSM-CAN
53h 57m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:55 am - 10:33 pmCAN-DSM
34h 38m2 stops
$1,449Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to China flights

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

Which airlines fly non-stop between Des Moines and China?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Des Moines to China.

There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Des Moines to China. They are Delta and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is Delta, with the best round-trip deal found costing $1,161 and arriving in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG). On average, United Airlines offers the best prices for nonstop flights between Des Moines and China.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to China?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Des Moines to China were found on Delta ($1,150) and American Airlines ($1,150).

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Cheapest flight$611
Flight from Des Moines to Shanghai

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  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to China?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to China is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $1,751 on average. Morning departures are around 2% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to China is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,792.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Des Moines to China

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to China? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8012 reviews
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
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Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

10.0 ExcellentHartaj, Nov 2025LGA - RDU
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Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

We had a lot of really rough weather but that was not Delta's fault. Pilot was amazing.

First, Delta needs more flights to/from Miami. Second, a 1000pm leaving at 1230pm is unacceptable from their biggest airport world hub. Another aircraft could have been used such as the aircraft scheduled to be used in the morning for that exact same route. Yes, I did get me there but the lack of sleep the next day didn't help me enjoy my entire trip since I was busy with activities during the weekend. This can be and is expected from Spirit (going bankrupt) and Frontier (despite they're nickel and dimers). But from Delta's World Hub? That's totally unacceptable!

This flight was straightforward and without difficulty. Service was OK, but I continue to be underwhelmed by level of attention given to Sky Priority passengers.

It would’ve been nice for all that money to have a more substantial snack for free. I remember once upon a time getting a very nice turkey sandwich with Swiss cheese on whole wheat bread for no charge along with a drink. I guess those days are gone. it’s a little insulting being given a cookie or a bag of baked chips Going forward I’ll just bring my own.

Great. Seamless. Check in agent at kiosk international was amazing and extremely helpful.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Service in business class was not impressive. I ordered coffee with dinner and then watched other people get 2 refills before I got my 1 cup of coffee, and only after I pressed the attendant button overhead. Furthermore, the seats in the forward cabin need maintenance on this 737-800: the upholstery is detaching from the seat frame, at least on the backs of seats 1C, 1D.

Seats had less pitch than a regional jet. Food was OK. Have to buy alcohol on US based carriers flying international. Boarding was a mess. Did not have bags but overhead space was gone quick. Would like to see the airlines enforce the one bag over and one bag under policy

Ot was overall fine. Left on time and had basic snacks. Weather was finicky but that’s not the airlines fault.

from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

Very nice flight love the small aircraft. We had a wonderful flight attendant. Nice to see someone that really enjoys her job. Don't have her name but had a southern accent.

This was an older airplane. The cabin was constantly warm to hot throughout the 10 hour flight and there were no vents to personalize air flow. Also since it was an older plane, the material and comfort of the chairs were very uncomfortable. I left my flight with major soreness on my tailbone.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Door to door, the crew and staff were amazing. It was a stressful travel day with delays, but they were focused on customers and doing what they could to get us to our destinations.

Even though we were delayed, we were able to make our connection

Seats in waiting area and on plane hard as rock. Fast internet on the flight was great! Crew was kind.

Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

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