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$1,044+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Capital, China (PEK)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PEK
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Capital (PEK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,437
(Air France)

One-way from

$1,044
(Air Canada)
From Des Moines to Beijing Capital
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Capital. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/266:39 pmDSM - PEK
2 stops34h 01mAir France
Sun 11/211:55 pmPEK - DSM
2 stops31h 21mAir France
Deal found 9/11$1,437
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/263:43 pmDSM - PEK
2 stops49h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/22:20 pmPEK - DSM
1 stop38h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,495
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/172:40 pmDSM - PEK
2 stops29h 15mKLM
Tue 10/2110:55 amPEK - DSM
2 stops43h 49mKLM
Deal found 9/10$1,538
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/258:00 amDSM - PEK
2 stops36h 25mKorean Air
Fri 10/311:30 amPEK - DSM
2 stops25h 49mKorean Air
Deal found 9/10$1,621
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2512:30 pmDSM - PEK
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/111:50 amPEK - DSM
2 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,627

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Beijing Capital Airport that are best for you.

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Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Sun 10/26

6:39 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops34h 01m

Beijing Capital

Sun 11/2

11:55 pm-5:16 pm

2 stops31h 21m

$1,437

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Mon 10/27

6:39 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops34h 01m

Beijing Capital

Mon 11/3

11:55 pm-5:16 pm

2 stops31h 21m

$1,440

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Sun 10/26

3:43 pm-5:50 am

2 stops49h 07m

Beijing Capital

Sun 11/2

2:20 pm-3:58 pm

1 stop38h 38m

$1,495

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Fri 10/17

2:40 pm-8:55 am

2 stops29h 15m

Beijing Capital

Tue 10/21

10:55 am-5:44 pm

2 stops43h 49m

$1,538

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Sat 10/25

8:00 am-9:25 am

2 stops36h 25m

Beijing Capital

Fri 10/31

1:30 am-2:19 pm

2 stops25h 49m

$1,621

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Sat 10/25

12:30 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops40h 10m

Beijing Capital

Sat 11/1

11:50 am-9:35 pm

2 stops46h 45m

$1,627

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Sat 10/25

6:00 am-6:20 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$1,044

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Sat 10/25

11:31 am-5:25 pm

3 stops40h 54m

$1,427

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Beijing Capital?

    Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Beijing Capital. On average, Des Moines has 0 outbound flights to Beijing Capital per day from 0 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Beijing Capital Airport?

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Beijing Capital Airport can take about 34h 01m. Air France provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,437. Des Moines and Beijing Capital Airport are separated by a distance of 6482 mi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Capital that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Capital flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Capital?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Beijing Capital Airport (average of $1,198). Flying from Des Moines to Beijing Capital Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,779). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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