$589+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Chengdu (CTU)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CTU
Oct 12 — Oct 191
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to ChengduExplore 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 September 12, 2026.
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 September 12, 2026.
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/227:30 pm -
2 stops28h 05m
Thu 10/298:15 am -
2 stops23h 40m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,081
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/219:26 am -
2 stops38h 09m
Wed 10/288:15 am -
2 stops28h 59m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,379
Best flights from Des Moines to ChengduDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Chengdu that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 12, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Chengdu that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 12, 2026.
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/227:30 pm -
2 stops28h 05m
Thu 10/298:15 am -
2 stops23h 40m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,081
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/219:26 am -
2 stops38h 09m
Wed 10/288:15 am -
2 stops28h 59m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,379
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to ChengduDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Chengdu. Data last updated September 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Chengdu. Data last updated September 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/219:26 am -
2 stops38h 09m
Wed 10/288:15 am -
2 stops28h 59m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,379
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/227:30 pm -
2 stops28h 05m
Thu 10/298:15 am -
2 stops23h 40m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,081
One-way flights from Des Moines to ChengduSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Chengdu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 12, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Chengdu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 12, 2026.
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/239:26 am -
2 stops47h 44m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$589
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Round-trip from | $1,081 (Cathay Pacific) |
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One-way from | $589 (Cathay Pacific) |
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DSM Des Moines - CTU Chengdu
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Des Moines
Fri 10/23
9:26 am-10:10 pm
2 stops47h 44m
Chengdu
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$589
Des MoinesChengdu
DSM Des Moines - CTU Chengdu
DSMCTU
Des Moines
Thu 10/22
7:30 pm-12:35 pm
2 stops28h 05m
Chengdu
Thu 10/29
8:15 am-6:55 pm
2 stops23h 40m
$1,081
Des MoinesChengdu
DSM Des Moines - CTU Chengdu
DSMCTU
Des Moines
Wed 10/21
9:26 am-12:35 pm
2 stops38h 09m
Chengdu
Wed 10/28
8:15 am-12:14 am
2 stops28h 59m
$1,379
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