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$2,679+ 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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CTU
May 28 — Jun 41
Thu 5/28
Thu 6/4
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 April 28, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Thu 6/115:50 am
DSM
-
CTU
3 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/189:55 am
CTU
-
DSM
3 stops26h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$3,002
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Mon 6/85:17 pm
DSM
-
CTU
3 stops37h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/159:15 am
CTU
-
DSM
3 stops27h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$3,033
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Mon 6/85:30 am
DSM
-
CTU
2 stops28h 30m
Air China
Mon 6/159:15 am
CTU
-
DSM
2 stops27h 43m
Air China
Deal found 4/24$3,396

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Chengdu

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 April 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$3,002
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$2,679
(Flightnetwork)
From Des Moines to Chengdu
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Chengdu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2026.
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Des MoinesChengdu

DSM - CTU

DSMCTU

Des Moines

Thu 6/11

5:50 am-10:30 pm

3 stops27h 40m

Chengdu

Thu 6/18

9:55 am-11:44 pm

3 stops26h 49m

$3,002

Des MoinesChengdu

DSM - CTU

DSMCTU

Des Moines

Mon 6/8

5:17 pm-7:40 pm

3 stops37h 23m

Chengdu

Mon 6/15

9:15 am-11:44 pm

3 stops27h 29m

$3,033

Des MoinesChengdu

DSM - CTU

DSMCTU

Des Moines

Mon 6/8

5:30 am-11:00 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Chengdu

Mon 6/15

9:15 am-11:58 pm

2 stops27h 43m

$3,396
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesChengdu

DSM - CTU

DSMCTU

Des Moines

Thu 6/11

1:05 pm-2:40 pm

3 stops36h 35m

$2,679

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  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Chengdu?

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Chengdu in 28h 30m. Fly via Air China to get the fastest option. There are 7324 mi between Des Moines and Chengdu.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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