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$1,637+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Chengdu (CTU)

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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CTU
juin 17 — juin 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
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 Chengdu (CTU). 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 juin 12, 2025.

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$2,000
(Mytrip)
From Des Moines to Chengdu
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Chengdu
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 7/243:44 pmDSM - CTU
3 stops29h 11mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 7/316:55 amCTU - DSM
3 stops42h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$2,000
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
ven. 7/255:12 pmDSM - CTU
2 stops38h 33mAir China
ven. 8/17:20 amCTU - DSM
2 stops29h 29mAir China
Deal found 6/10$2,758

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Des MoinesChengdu

DSM - CTU

DSMCTU

Des Moines

jeu. 7/24

3:44 pm-9:55 am

3 stops29h 11m

Chengdu

jeu. 7/31

6:55 am-12:46 pm

3 stops42h 51m

$2,000

Des MoinesChengdu

DSM - CTU

DSMCTU

Des Moines

ven. 7/25

5:12 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops38h 33m

Chengdu

ven. 8/1

7:20 am-11:49 pm

2 stops29h 29m

$2,758

Des MoinesChengdu

DSM - CTU

DSMCTU

Des Moines

mer. 10/15

6:00 am-10:35 pm

3 stops27h 35m

$1,637

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Deals found on 6/10

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Rainfall in Chengdu by month

Plan your trip to Chengdu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chengdu ranges from 0.0 - 9.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 9.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chengdu when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Chengdu by month

Plan your trip to Chengdu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chengdu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Chengdu?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from Des Moines to Chengdu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,814). 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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