What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport was $611 for a one-way ticket and $1,071 for a round-trip. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Shanghai?

Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Shanghai from Des Moines. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Shanghai?

Des Moines and Shanghai are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Des Moines from Des Moines and will be arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Shanghai?

We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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 from Des Moines to Shanghai. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Shanghai?

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 Shanghai with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and SHA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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

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 Shanghai from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Shanghai (DSM-SHA)

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

Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20

11:42 am - 11:45 amDSM-SHA

34h 03m2 stops

1:10 pm - 11:12 amSHA-DSM

36h 02m2 stops

$1,071Japan Airlines

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Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20

7:00 am - 11:45 amDSM-SHA

38h 45m2 stops

1:10 pm - 11:12 amSHA-DSM

36h 02m2 stops

$1,105Japan Airlines

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Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20

7:00 am - 11:45 amDSM-SHA

38h 45m2 stops

1:10 pm - 11:12 amSHA-DSM

36h 02m2 stops

$1,129Japan Airlines

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Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20

7:00 am - 11:45 amDSM-SHA

38h 45m2 stops

1:10 pm - 11:12 amSHA-DSM

36h 02m2 stops

$1,130Japan Airlines

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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21

8:00 am - 12:25 pmDSM-SHA

38h 25m2 stops

1:40 pm - 10:55 amSHA-DSM

35h 15m2 stops

$1,142ANA

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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21

8:00 am - 12:25 pmDSM-SHA

38h 25m2 stops

1:40 pm - 10:55 amSHA-DSM

35h 15m2 stops

$1,143ANA

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Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 19

7:00 am - 11:45 amDSM-SHA

38h 45m2 stops

1:10 pm - 11:12 amSHA-DSM

36h 02m2 stops

$1,147Japan Airlines

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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21

8:00 am - 12:25 pmDSM-SHA

38h 25m2 stops

1:40 pm - 10:55 amSHA-DSM

35h 15m2 stops

$1,160ANA

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Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 19

11:42 am - 11:45 amDSM-SHA

34h 03m2 stops

1:10 pm - 11:12 amSHA-DSM

36h 02m2 stops

$1,167Japan Airlines

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Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20

11:42 am - 11:45 amDSM-SHA

34h 03m2 stops

1:10 pm - 11:12 amSHA-DSM

36h 02m2 stops

$1,170Japan Airlines

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Flight from Des Moines to Shanghai

When to book flights from Des Moines to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

Estimated round-trip price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport was $611 for a one-way ticket and $1,071 for a round-trip.
Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Shanghai?
Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Shanghai from Des Moines.
Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Shanghai?
Des Moines and Shanghai are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Des Moines from Des Moines and will be arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Shanghai?
We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Shanghai?
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 from Des Moines to Shanghai.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Shanghai?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from 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 from Des Moines to Shanghai?
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 Shanghai with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and SHA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Shanghai?
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 Shanghai from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport was $611 for a one-way ticket and $1,071 for a round-trip.

Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Shanghai?

Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Shanghai from Des Moines.

Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Shanghai?

Des Moines and Shanghai are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Des Moines from Des Moines and will be arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Shanghai?

We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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 from Des Moines to Shanghai.

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

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

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

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

Everything you need to know for your flight from Des Moines to Shanghai

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