$677 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to China

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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$1,230
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stops$2,104
Fuzhou
Fuzhou2 stops$1,908
Chengdu
Chengdu3 stops$2,150
Xiamen
Xiamen2 stops$2,450
Shanghai
Shanghai2 stops$1,230
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stops$2,104
Fuzhou
Fuzhou2 stops$1,908
Chengdu
Chengdu3 stops$2,150
Xiamen
Xiamen2 stops$2,450

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

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 27
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3:20 pm - 4:25 pm
DSM
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PVG
36h 05m
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8:35 am - 2:45 pm
PVG
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DSM
43h 10m
2 stops
$1,230Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12
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12:00 pm - 4:55 pm
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PVG
39h 55m
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12:35 am - 11:49 pm
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DSM
36h 14m
2 stops
$1,399Qatar Airways
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 26
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3:24 pm - 12:45 am
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PVG
20h 21m
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1:50 am - 12:19 pm
PVG
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DSM
23h 29m
2 stops
$1,425ANA
Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Aug 25
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3:24 pm - 12:45 am
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PVG
20h 21m
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1:50 am - 12:19 pm
PVG
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DSM
23h 29m
2 stops
$1,427ANA
Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 27
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3:20 pm - 12:05 pm
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SHA
31h 45m
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1:20 pm - 2:45 pm
SHA
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DSM
38h 25m
2 stops
$1,430Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 26
ANA Logo
3:24 pm - 12:45 am
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PVG
20h 21m
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1:50 am - 12:19 pm
PVG
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DSM
23h 29m
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$1,435ANA
Sun, Aug 16 - Wed, Aug 26
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3:24 pm - 11:40 am
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PVG
55h 16m
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1:50 am - 6:07 pm
PVG
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DSM
29h 17m
2 stops
$1,452ANA
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
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5:00 am - 4:55 pm
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PEK
46h 55m
2 stops
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6:45 pm - 10:22 am
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DSM
28h 37m
2 stops
$1,882Air Canada
Tue, Jun 30 - Tue, Jul 21
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8:43 am - 12:00 pm
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PEK
38h 17m
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4:20 pm - 6:00 pm
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DSM
38h 40m
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$1,991Japan Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Fri, May 29
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5:50 am - 11:00 pm
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CTU
28h 10m
3 stops
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7:20 am - 8:30 pm
CTU
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DSM
26h 10m
3 stops
$2,537United Airlines
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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 Qatar Airways ($1,399) and ANA ($1,485).

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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 8392 reviews
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
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Everything was great until I lost my water bottle and they can’t seem to locate it. I know I left it on the plane though.

10.0 ExcellentCourtney, Apr 2026
SLC - OMA
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Everything was great until I lost my water bottle and they can’t seem to locate it. I know I left it on the plane though.

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Okay considering we had weather delays which the Pilot notified us of immediately!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

Flight from Fort Wayne to Atlanta was the smallest in terms of cabin space that I've ever seen. A carry on I've used for 20 years BARELY fit in overhead compartment. I'm 5'10" and felt very cramped. Not the best experience.

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the poor service and unprofessional staff we encountered when traveling with an infant. Our flight was delayed, and the gate staff failed to manage the boarding process appropriately. Due to incorrect, unavailable, or missing 'pink tag' stroller and car seat check-in procedures at the gate, we were forced to board last. Furthermore, the gate staff was rude and dismissive, causing significant distress to our infant. To make matters worse, one of our checked items—an infant sleeper/lounger—was returned to us broken. Given the unsafe handling of essential equipment and unprofessional treatment, I expect a prompt resolution regarding compensation for the damaged items.

We departed and landed early which was a nice surprise. The boarding process was slow.

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Subpar. The seating on the plane is almost unbearable. We are literally touching and/or sitting on each other which is totally unacceptable and shameful. Pilots and crew was very accommodating and friendly.

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

This was the first flight in the morning. We boarded fine. The cabin door was closed and we were ready to go. We were notified by the Captain that ATC issued and ground stop for 40 minutes. So, without even pushing back from the gate, we were already 40 minutes late. We actually were released to push-back and taxi at 30 minutes. But, some passengers had tight connections and were not going to make their connections. Some passengers asked about the delay and the effect on the connections and were told by the cabin attendant that all flights will be delayed and so they should be OK. However, that was not true. My connecting flight was on time and I arrived at IAH with 21 minutes to make my connection. I did and I'm happy about that, but the flight crew should not have given assurances to the passengers who might have missed their connections.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

After arriving in Chicago, we were taxiing for 1.5 hours with infrequent and untruthful updates about the amount of time it would take to arrive at the gate. Minimally, the team could have provided timing expectations that were more truthful, especially one their original expectations were not met.

All good flight was 35 minutes early when arriving in Edinburgh

Flights were on time actually early service was good and crew cheerful

Every staff member was professional, friendly and courteous. The pizza twist was ok. It was warm but too much dough.

The boarding timing needs to be improved. The flight was delayed again because it took way too long to board. I was already exhausted from sleeping at the airport and spending all day there due to delay from my previous flight that connected in Chicago.

I had a terrible experience. My flight got delayed from Atlanta to Chicago on Monday April 6, 2026, and that led to me missing my next flight to Brussels. United Airlines didn’t provide me with any accommodation for shelter. I had to sleep at the airport in Chicago. The next flight I was put on didn’t leave until the evening hours of Tuesday 4/7/2026.

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