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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,650). 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.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to CTU?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Chengdu as you normally would.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Chengdu?

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

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Thu 9/116:00 amDSM - CTU

3 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/189:55 amCTU - DSM

3 stops23h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$2,055

Fri 9/126:00 amDSM - CTU

3 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines

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3 stops29h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$2,340

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Thu 9/116:00 amDSM - CTU

3 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/189:55 amCTU - DSM

3 stops23h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$2,055

Fri 9/126:00 amDSM - CTU

3 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines

Fri 9/197:20 amCTU - DSM

3 stops29h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$2,340

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesChengdu

DSM - CTU

DSMCTU

Des Moines

Thu 9/11

6:00 am-10:35 pm

3 stops27h 35m

Chengdu

Thu 9/18

9:55 am-8:29 pm

3 stops23h 34m

$2,055

Des MoinesChengdu

DSM - CTU

DSMCTU

Des Moines

Fri 9/12

6:00 am-10:35 pm

3 stops27h 35m

Chengdu

Fri 9/19

7:20 am-11:41 pm

3 stops29h 21m

$2,340

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United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,896 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,896 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,896 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Chengdu that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Chengdu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Chengdu?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Chengdu.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Chengdu?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines 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.
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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,650). 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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