DSM - PVG

$1,234 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Shanghai Pudong Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Shanghai departing on 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$1,919
British Airways
Sun 6/14Sun 6/21
DSM - PVG • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$1,234
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/18
DSM - PVG • 3 stops
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British Airways
Cheapest • from $1,919 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Shanghai. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Dallas (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $1,566 (round-trip)
Detroit (DTW)
Shortest trip • 19h 09m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Shanghai (DSM-PVG)

 
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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Shanghai

Sun, Jun 14 - Sun, Jun 21
British Airways Logo
1:47 pm - 7:55 am
DSM
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PVG
29h 08m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
11:00 am - 12:35 am
PVG
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DSM
50h 35m
2 stops
$1,919British Airways
Sun, Jun 14 - Sun, Jun 21
Delta Logo
6:08 am - 3:25 pm
DSM
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PVG
20h 17m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 10:14 am
PVG
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DSM
29h 44m
2 stops
$2,115Delta
Tue, May 19 - Sat, May 23
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 5:25 pm
DSM
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PVG
22h 10m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 12:13 pm
PVG
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DSM
29h 03m
2 stops
$2,231United Airlines
Sun, Jun 14 - Sun, Jun 21
Delta Logo
6:08 am - 3:25 pm
DSM
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PVG
20h 17m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 am - 5:23 pm
PVG
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DSM
20h 28m
1 stop
$2,330Delta
Tue, May 19 - Sat, May 23
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 3:20 pm
DSM
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PVG
21h 20m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 9:11 am
PVG
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DSM
28h 51m
1 stop
$2,477American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Shanghai flights

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Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Shanghai Pudong Airport?

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 Shanghai Pudong Airport were found on British Airways ($1,919) and Delta ($2,115).

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Cheapest flight$1,234
Flight from Des Moines to Shanghai Pudong Airport

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
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FAQs for booking Des Moines to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport was $1,234 for a one-way ticket and $1,919 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Des Moines and on arrival in Shanghai Pudong Airport.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Shanghai Pudong Airport?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Des Moines and Shanghai Pudong Airport.

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

    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 Pudong Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai Pudong Airport 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 Pudong Airport?

    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 Pudong Airport with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and PVG 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 Pudong Airport?

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

Reviews of the top airline flying from Des Moines to Shanghai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Shanghai? 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 8456 reviews
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
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Much better than Latam, the worse airline company ever. I hope I don't have the need to fly Latam ever in my life again.

10.0 ExcellentIrmara, May 2026
MCO - BOS
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Much better than Latam, the worse airline company ever. I hope I don't have the need to fly Latam ever in my life again.

Seats in Delta Main are unbelievably close to the seat in front of. Hard to get a backpack under the seat.

The flight was operated by Latam. The aircraft had a technical issue and the flight was delayed for the next day. They grounded other passengers to get their airplane assigned to my flight. Most of he ground staff don't speak English (Orlando Airport), but were very polite.The crew on the other hand could speak English and Portuguese. On board service was good.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

In ATL they have two sets of departure screens. Follow what is on your airline's departure board - the ATL Airport Authority departure board had completely incorrect details about the gate assignment for my flight, which would have made me miss boarding.

Flight was delayed it was hot while sitting on the plane, one engine was working on the plane until they had to do some jimmy rigging down the runway in order for the other engine to charge up. It was ridiculous

The flight was very good and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

In a world of delays, Delta was on time both ways! Boarding was fast and efficient. Staff was friendly. AND wifi worked.

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Des Moines (DSM)
Pu Dong (PVG)