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$2,792+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Chengdu (CTU)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CTU
Jul 9 — Jul 161
Thu 7/9
Thu 7/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Chengdu

Cheapest flights from Iowa to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 9, 2026.

This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/195:12 am
DSM
-
CTU
2 stops28h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/269:15 am
CTU
-
DSM
2 stops27h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$2,792
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/205:50 am
DSM
-
CTU
3 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/279:15 am
CTU
-
DSM
3 stops26h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,982

Find flight deals from Iowa to Chengdu

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$2,792
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From Iowa to Chengdu
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Des MoinesChengdu

DSM - CTU

DSMCTU

Des Moines

Sun 7/19

5:12 am-11:00 pm

2 stops28h 48m

Chengdu

Sun 7/26

9:15 am-11:58 pm

2 stops27h 43m

$2,792
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesChengdu

DSM - CTU

DSMCTU

Des Moines

Mon 7/20

5:50 am-10:30 pm

3 stops27h 40m

Chengdu

Mon 7/27

9:15 am-10:56 pm

3 stops26h 41m

$2,982

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chengdu from Iowa?

    Most people fly into Chengdu (CTU) if they book a flight to Chengdu from Iowa. Chengdu is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Chengdu’s city center.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Chengdu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to Chengdu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to Chengdu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Chengdu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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