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$565+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to China

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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SHA
août 4 — août 111
lun. 8/4
lun. 8/11
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to China flight deals. Data was last updated juillet 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,165
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$565
(Kiwi.com)
From Des Moines to China
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on juillet 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 9/125:38 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops32h 12mAmerican Airlines
ven. 9/195:00 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop19h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,165
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/16:00 amDSM - PVG
1 stop18h 45mDelta
lun. 9/293:45 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop17h 45mDelta
Deal found 7/30$1,174
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
ven. 9/122:12 pmDSM - PVG
3 stops34h 53mMultiple Airlines
ven. 9/193:55 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops19h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,278
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 11/58:02 amDSM - PVG
2 stops27h 13mANA
mer. 11/198:30 amPVG - DSM
2 stops40h 00mANA
Deal found 7/28$1,284
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 11/51:05 pmDSM - PEK
2 stops33h 10mANA
mer. 11/193:15 pmPEK - DSM
2 stops33h 15mANA
Deal found 7/28$1,284
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 11/51:05 pmDSM - SHA
2 stops33h 20mANA
mer. 11/191:40 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops34h 50mANA
Deal found 7/28$1,284
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
ven. 9/128:00 amDSM - PEK
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 9/181:30 amPEK - DSM
2 stops26h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,340
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 11/56:01 pmDSM - CAN
2 stops30h 24mQatar Airways
mar. 11/1812:55 amCAN - DSM
2 stops36h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,345
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 9/138:00 amDSM - CAN
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
sam. 9/209:30 pmCAN - DSM
2 stops26h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,391
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/13:49 pmDSM - FOC
2 stops29h 31mCathay Pacific
lun. 9/2911:30 amFOC - DSM
2 stops24h 43mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/30$1,450
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/19:07 amDSM - XMN
2 stops45h 18mCathay Pacific
lun. 9/298:35 pmXMN - DSM
2 stops34h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/30$1,481
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/15:55 pmDSM - PEK
2 stops26h 00mKLM
mar. 9/3010:55 amPEK - DSM
2 stops42h 56mKLM
Deal found 7/29$1,486

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to China 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 juillet 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to China that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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China

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

ven. 9/12

5:38 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops32h 12m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ven. 9/19

5:00 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop19h 13m

$1,165

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

lun. 9/1

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 9/29

3:45 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$1,174

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

ven. 9/12

2:12 pm-2:05 pm

3 stops34h 53m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ven. 9/19

3:55 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops19h 34m

$1,278

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

mer. 11/5

8:02 am-1:15 am

2 stops27h 13m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mer. 11/19

8:30 am-10:30 am

2 stops40h 00m

$1,284

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

mer. 11/5

1:05 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Beijing Capital

mer. 11/19

3:15 pm-10:30 am

2 stops33h 15m

$1,284

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

mer. 11/5

1:05 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops33h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mer. 11/19

1:40 pm-10:30 am

2 stops34h 50m

$1,284

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

ven. 9/12

8:00 am-2:10 am

2 stops29h 10m

Beijing Capital

jeu. 9/18

1:30 am-2:58 pm

2 stops26h 28m

$1,340

Des MoinesGuangzhou

DSM - CAN

DSMCAN

Des Moines

mer. 11/5

6:01 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops30h 24m

Guangzhou Baiyun

mar. 11/18

12:55 am-10:59 pm

2 stops36h 04m

$1,345

Des MoinesGuangzhou

DSM - CAN

DSMCAN

Des Moines

sam. 9/13

8:00 am-5:55 am

2 stops32h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

sam. 9/20

9:30 pm-10:39 am

2 stops26h 09m

$1,391

Des MoinesFuzhou

DSM - FOC

DSMFOC

Des Moines

lun. 9/1

3:49 pm-10:20 am

2 stops29h 31m

Fuzhou

lun. 9/29

11:30 am-11:13 pm

2 stops24h 43m

$1,450

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Deals found on 7/29

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Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to China. Reviews last updated juillet 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, Korean Air, and Japan Airlines from Des Moines to China by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,536 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to China?

    For a flight from Des Moines to China, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to China one-way?

    $736 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from ANA. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Japan Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $789 and $790, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to China?

    When deciding which route to take from Des Moines to China consider Des Moines - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Des Moines - Beijing Capital or Des Moines - Shanghai Pu Dong as they are the most popular.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to China 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 China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to China 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 China?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to China (average of $1,120). Flying from Des Moines to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to China

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to China. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated juillet 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$994Average$1,639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,289Average$1,926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,416Average$1,930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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