$603 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
Shanghai1 stop$1,150
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stops$1,140
Fuzhou
Fuzhou2 stops$2,355
Chengdu
Chengdu3 stops$13,776
Xiamen
Xiamen2 stops$1,571
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stop$1,150
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stops$1,140
Fuzhou
Fuzhou2 stops$2,355
Chengdu
Chengdu3 stops$13,776
Xiamen
Xiamen2 stops$1,571

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, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 18
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1:46 pm - 8:55 amDSM-CAN
30h 09m2 stops
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10:15 am - 6:02 pmCAN-DSM
20h 47m2 stops
$1,140Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
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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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Mon, Dec 29 - Mon, Jan 12
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6:40 am - 7:30 pmDSM-PVG
46h 50m2 stops
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2:00 pm - 9:04 pmPVG-DSM
45h 04m2 stops
$1,224Japan Airlines
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Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15
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12:53 pm - 1:30 pmDSM-CAN
35h 37m2 stops
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12:55 am - 9:52 pmCAN-DSM
33h 57m2 stops
$1,504Qatar Airways
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Sun, Mar 8 - Mon, Mar 16
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2:48 pm - 1:30 pmDSM-CAN
33h 42m2 stops
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6:45 pm - 2:56 pmCAN-DSM
33h 11m2 stops
$1,536Qatar Airways
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Fri, Apr 10 - Tue, Apr 14
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10:55 am - 12:30 pmDSM-XMN
36h 35m2 stops
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1:30 pm - 10:29 pmXMN-DSM
45h 59m2 stops
$1,571Korean Air
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Sat, Dec 27 - Mon, Jan 12
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1:25 pm - 7:30 pmDSM-PVG
40h 05m2 stops
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2:00 pm - 9:04 pmPVG-DSM
45h 04m2 stops
$1,572Japan Airlines
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Mon, Dec 29 - Sun, Jan 11
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8:00 am - 12:25 pmDSM-SHA
38h 25m2 stops
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1:40 pm - 5:47 pmSHA-DSM
42h 07m2 stops
$1,844ANA
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Mon, Dec 29 - Mon, Jan 12
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8:00 am - 12:25 pmDSM-SHA
38h 25m2 stops
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1:40 pm - 10:55 amSHA-DSM
59h 15m2 stops
$1,863ANA
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Fri, Dec 26 - Sun, Jan 11
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6:30 pm - 12:30 pmDSM-XMN
52h 00m2 stops
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1:40 pm - 11:24 amXMN-DSM
35h 44m2 stops
$2,833Korean Air
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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, Delta 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 Qatar Airways ($1,504).

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

  • 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 8003 reviews
8.5Crew
7.3Food
8.1Boarding
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
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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

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2025SFO - MSP
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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.

Plenty of leg room, temperature was great and staff was excellent. Would do it more often.

The ticket agents in West Palm Beach on Friday afternoon Nov. 7th were incredible in getting us on an earlier plane to Atlanta during the government shutdown. Had the taken our original flight we would have missed our connection. She did this on her own, We didn't even have to ask, and she did it all with a smile and showing genuine concern that we would be taken care of. We are very grateful and thankful. We fly often, and now we will be sure to fly Delta.

Flight delayed then cancelled. Misplaced luggage. Still do not have. Rented car 1100 mile drive. I had to buy some overnight Hotels clothes toiletries gas food at my expense. Still not home. Not sure where luggage is. Over 4 hours on hold to Felta

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

Our flight attendant in FIRST CLASS was one of the worst I’ve ever had. She was not at all pleasant, nor particularly good at her service.

Everything went well and was good. Nothing exceptional, but no complaints either. Cheap seats are pretty comfortable.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

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.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

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