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Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
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5:23 am - 8:55 amDSM  Des Moines-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
37h 32m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl
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5:45 am - 7:10 pmCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-DSM Des Moines
27h 25m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Los Angeles
$1,023Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
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5:23 am - 8:55 amDSM  Des Moines-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
37h 32m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl
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5:45 am - 7:10 pmCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-DSM Des Moines
27h 25m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Los Angeles
$1,025Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 12
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7:29 am - 8:55 amDSM  Des Moines-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
36h 26m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl
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10:15 am - 7:33 pmCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-DSM Des Moines
23h 18m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Los Angeles
$1,066Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 21
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9:25 am - 2:00 amDSM  Des Moines-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
26h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl
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5:45 am - 12:19 amCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-DSM Des Moines
32h 34m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,116Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4
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9:15 am - 12:55 amDSM  Des Moines-PEK Beijing Capital
25h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl
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7:30 am - 7:10 pmPEK  Beijing Capital-DSM Des Moines
25h 40m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Los Angeles
$1,135Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18
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7:23 am - 12:55 amDSM  Des Moines-PEK Beijing Capital
27h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl
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7:30 pm - 6:54 pmPEK  Beijing Capital-DSM Des Moines
37h 24m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,146Cathay Pacific
Thu, Jan 7 - Tue, Feb 2
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7:36 am - 12:55 amDSM  Des Moines-PEK Beijing Capital
27h 19m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl
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7:30 pm - 12:26 amPEK  Beijing Capital-DSM Des Moines
42h 56m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,171Cathay Pacific
Thu, Jan 7 - Tue, Feb 2
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7:36 am - 12:55 amDSM  Des Moines-PEK Beijing Capital
27h 19m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl
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7:30 pm - 12:26 amPEK  Beijing Capital-DSM Des Moines
42h 56m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,172Cathay Pacific
Mon, Dec 28 - Wed, Jan 13
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6:43 pm - 3:15 pmDSM  Des Moines-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
30h 32m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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5:25 pm - 10:20 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DSM Des Moines
30h 55m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Minneapolis St Paul
$1,534Delta
Mon, Dec 28 - Wed, Jan 13
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6:15 am - 3:15 pmDSM  Des Moines-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
19h 00m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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5:25 pm - 9:24 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DSM Des Moines
17h 59m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Minneapolis St Paul
$1,534Delta

Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to China flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What are the cheapest fares from Des Moines to China right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Des Moines to China on KAYAK in the last week:

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) from $1,023
• Beijing Capital (PEK) from $1,135
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) from $1,222

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to China?

March is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $1,066. Prices are highest in December, when average flight costs increase to around $2,153.

Which airport in China is the cheapest to fly to from Des Moines?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into China are:

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) from $1,116
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) from $1,429
• Beijing Capital (PEK) from $1,489

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to China?

Thursday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to China, while Tuesday is the most expensive. Fares run about 40% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Des Moines to China?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to China during the afternoon with average prices of $1,374. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,602.

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Key details for Des Moines to China flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$577
Beat the crowds with an average 73% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 64% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Des Moines to Beijing Capital Airport

Your Des Moines to China flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Des Moines to China?

    Yes. Fares from Des Moines to China are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $1,273 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Des Moines to China?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Des Moines to China have ranged from $1,273 to $1,720.

  • What are the main airports serving China?

    China has 4 airports. The three busiest are Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) (31% of arrivals), Beijing Capital (PEK) (31%) and Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) (31%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Des Moines to China?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Des Moines to China. However, American Airlines offers a one-stop option.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to China?

    On flights from Des Moines to China you can book Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in China?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in China include:

    • Canton Fair Complex
    • Shanghai Disneyland
    • French Concession
    • People's Square

Your guide to booking Des Moines to China flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for March when flights are typically cheapest and avoid December when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Thursday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Tuesday cost about 40% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Des Moines. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Shanghai, which is the most popular destination in China. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Guangzhou, Beijing and Shenzhen.

Reviews of the top airline 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8649 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
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On time, quick boarding, so nice of them to honor active and retired military with early boarding. Attendants were nice . Plane was clean. A bit crowded like all flights.

10.0 ExcellentCaroline, Oct 2026
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On time, quick boarding, so nice of them to honor active and retired military with early boarding. Attendants were nice . Plane was clean. A bit crowded like all flights.

My bag was open when I got to Portland and all my clothes were wet and my parking pass was wet

Had to deplane 2 x due to problems with plane. Delayed over 6 hours ans was given a $12 food credit which barely oaud for anything and limited to wear incoukd redeem.

After boarding the plane had to wait an hour at the for the copilot to show up before we could depart

No beverage/snack service without any explanation or reason. Late boarding and delayed flight.

more room in seats, larger snacks, more comms with delays

There was overbooking that delayed boarding. Then an airport emergency lockdown that caused further delays in boarding. However the time was made up during flight and there was a minimal delay in landing. Everything else was excellent.

Very crowded and the economy seats were the smallest and with the least legroom I have ever experienced. Cabin staff were excellent although the food service was chaotic as they were being each person their food individually instead of from the wagon.

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.

It was not Delta‘s fault, but due tonersther the flight was 3 hours delayed. This caused me to miss my connection. The Delta partner airline, Chinese Eastern, had few people who could speak English. It took them a long time to rebook the flight.

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