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$888+ 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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CTU
Thg. 4 11 — Thg. 4 181
Th. 7 4/11
Th. 7 4/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Chengdu

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on Tháng Ba 12, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Th. 7 4/255:30 am
DSM
-
CTU
3 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Th. 7 5/29:55 am
CTU
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DSM
3 stops26h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,792
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Th. 5 4/235:30 am
DSM
-
CTU
3 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Th. 5 4/309:55 am
CTU
-
DSM
3 stops26h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$2,034
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Th. 3 4/215:12 pm
DSM
-
CTU
3 stops37h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Th. 3 4/289:55 am
CTU
-
DSM
3 stops26h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$2,572
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Th. 2 4/205:30 am
DSM
-
CTU
3 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Th. 2 4/279:00 am
CTU
-
DSM
3 stops24h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$3,122
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Th. 6 4/245:30 am
DSM
-
CTU
3 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Th. 6 5/12:55 pm
CTU
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DSM
3 stops34h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$3,367

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,792
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$888
(EaseMyTrip)
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Des MoinesChengdu

DSM - CTU

DSMCTU

Des Moines

Th. 7 4/25

5:30 am-10:30 pm

3 stops28h 00m

Chengdu

Th. 7 5/2

9:55 am-11:24 pm

3 stops26h 29m

$1,792

Des MoinesChengdu

DSM - CTU

DSMCTU

Des Moines

Th. 5 4/23

5:30 am-10:30 pm

3 stops28h 00m

Chengdu

Th. 5 4/30

9:55 am-11:44 pm

3 stops26h 49m

$2,292

Des MoinesChengdu

DSM - CTU

DSMCTU

Des Moines

Th. 3 4/21

5:12 pm-7:40 pm

3 stops37h 28m

Chengdu

Th. 3 4/28

9:55 am-11:42 pm

3 stops26h 47m

$2,572
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesChengdu

DSM - CTU

DSMCTU

Des Moines

Th. 2 4/20

5:30 am-10:30 pm

3 stops28h 00m

Chengdu

Th. 2 4/27

9:00 am-8:34 pm

3 stops24h 34m

$3,122

Des MoinesChengdu

DSM - CTU

DSMCTU

Des Moines

Th. 6 4/24

5:30 am-11:00 pm

3 stops28h 30m

Chengdu

Th. 6 5/1

2:55 pm-12:54 pm

3 stops34h 59m

$3,367
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesChengdu

DSM - CTU

DSMCTU

Des Moines

CN 4/26

5:17 pm-7:40 pm

3 stops37h 23m

$888

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Deals found on 3/12

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Chengdu flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Chengdu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Chengdu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Chengdu flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Chengdu flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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