How long is the flight from Des Moines to China?

For as low as $1,141, Delta can have you in China from Des Moines in 18h 56m. The distance between Des Moines and China is about 6925 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 1.2 - 10.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 - Guangzhou Baiyun or Des Moines - Shanghai Pu Dong as they are the most popular.

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

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

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.

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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Sun 12/213:14 pmDSM - PVG

2 stops33h 51mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/235:35 pmPVG - DSM

2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$2,851

Thu 12/183:15 pmDSM - PVG

2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/247:05 pmPVG - DSM

2 stops42h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$7,240

Thu 12/188:00 amDSM - PVG

2 stops23h 25mANA

Tue 12/232:35 amPVG - DSM

2 stops30h 54mANA

Deal found 12/17

$7,948

Thu 12/185:43 pmDSM - PVG

1 stop31h 37mDelta

Wed 12/245:30 pmPVG - DSM

2 stops32h 58mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$13,391

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Thu 1/297:00 amDSM - PVG

2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/58:30 amPVG - DSM

2 stops26h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,012

Thu 1/296:24 amDSM - PVG

1 stop18h 56mDelta

Thu 2/55:30 pmPVG - DSM

1 stop17h 24mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$1,141

Fri 1/237:00 amDSM - SHA

2 stops38h 45mJapan Airlines

Fri 1/301:10 pmSHA - DSM

2 stops36h 02mJapan Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,162

Fri 1/301:35 pmDSM - PVG

2 stops39h 20mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/31:30 pmPVG - DSM

2 stops24h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,210

Fri 1/306:54 amDSM - XMN

2 stops39h 36mKorean Air

Fri 2/61:40 pmXMN - DSM

2 stops21h 44mKorean Air

Deal found 12/16

$1,305

Thu 1/297:00 amDSM - PEK

2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/43:25 amPEK - DSM

2 stops31h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,057

Fri 1/306:24 amDSM - PVG

1 stop18h 56mDelta

Fri 2/65:30 pmPVG - DSM

1 stop17h 24mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$1,141

Wed 1/285:30 amDSM - PVG

2 stops47h 15mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/11:30 pmPVG - DSM

2 stops39h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,217

Fri 1/307:00 amDSM - PVG

2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/68:30 amPVG - DSM

2 stops26h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,115

Thu 1/297:00 amDSM - SHA

2 stops38h 45mJapan Airlines

Thu 2/51:10 pmSHA - DSM

2 stops36h 02mJapan Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$1,231

Tue 3/1010:04 amDSM - CAN

2 stops27h 16mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/185:00 amCAN - DSM

2 stops26h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,140

Sat 1/316:54 amDSM - XMN

2 stops39h 36mKorean Air

Sat 2/71:40 pmXMN - DSM

2 stops21h 44mKorean Air

Deal found 12/17

$1,413

Thu 1/297:00 amDSM - CAN

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/55:00 amCAN - DSM

2 stops30h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,141

Fri 1/307:00 amDSM - PEK

2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/67:30 amPEK - DSM

2 stops27h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,156

Fri 4/311:02 amDSM - XMN

2 stops36h 28mKorean Air

Tue 4/71:30 pmXMN - DSM

2 stops46h 08mKorean Air

Deal found 12/15

$1,571

Sat 1/317:00 amDSM - PEK

2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/63:25 amPEK - DSM

2 stops31h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,162

Fri 1/307:00 amDSM - FOC

2 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/611:15 amFOC - DSM

2 stops47h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,162

Sun 3/810:04 amDSM - CAN

2 stops27h 16mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1610:15 pmCAN - DSM

2 stops37h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,190

Sat 1/317:00 amDSM - FOC

2 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/78:45 pmFOC - DSM

2 stops38h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,235

Fri 1/307:00 amDSM - CAN

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/65:00 amCAN - DSM

2 stops30h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,241

Fri 1/303:25 pmDSM - SHA

2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/64:35 pmSHA - DSM

2 stops42h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,392

Sat 1/36:30 amDSM - FOC

2 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/168:45 pmFOC - DSM

2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,835

Sat 1/36:30 amDSM - FOC

2 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1711:15 amFOC - DSM

2 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,835

Fri 1/305:30 amDSM - XMN

3 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/68:40 pmXMN - DSM

2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$2,235

Fri 1/28:45 amDSM - FOC

2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/98:45 pmFOC - DSM

2 stops38h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$2,525

Sat 1/315:51 pmDSM - XMN

2 stops61h 34mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/711:00 amXMN - DSM

3 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$3,208

Fri 1/305:30 amDSM - CTU

3 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/69:00 amCTU - DSM

3 stops25h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$5,649

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Fri 1/237:00 amDSM - SHA

2 stops38h 45mJapan Airlines

Fri 1/301:10 pmSHA - DSM

2 stops36h 02mJapan Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,162

Wed 1/285:30 amDSM - PVG

2 stops47h 15mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/11:30 pmPVG - DSM

2 stops39h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,217

Thu 1/297:00 amDSM - PVG

2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/58:30 amPVG - DSM

2 stops26h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,012

Thu 1/297:00 amDSM - PEK

2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/43:25 amPEK - DSM

2 stops31h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,057

Thu 1/297:00 amDSM - CAN

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/55:00 amCAN - DSM

2 stops30h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,115

Thu 1/296:24 amDSM - PVG

1 stop18h 56mDelta

Thu 2/55:30 pmPVG - DSM

2 stops31h 11mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$1,145

Thu 1/297:00 amDSM - SHA

2 stops38h 45mJapan Airlines

Thu 2/51:10 pmSHA - DSM

2 stops36h 02mJapan Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$1,231

Fri 1/307:00 amDSM - PVG

2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/68:30 amPVG - DSM

2 stops26h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,115

Fri 1/306:24 amDSM - PVG

1 stop18h 56mDelta

Fri 2/65:30 pmPVG - DSM

1 stop17h 24mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$1,141

Fri 1/307:00 amDSM - PEK

2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/67:30 amPEK - DSM

2 stops27h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,156

Fri 1/307:00 amDSM - FOC

2 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/611:15 amFOC - DSM

2 stops47h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,162

Fri 1/301:35 pmDSM - PVG

2 stops39h 20mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/31:30 pmPVG - DSM

2 stops24h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,210

One-way flights from Des Moines to China
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Thu 1/297:00 amDSM - SHA

2 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$542

Sun 2/157:30 amDSM - SHA

3 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$555

Fri 1/307:00 amDSM - SHA

2 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$601

Sat 1/317:00 amDSM - PEK

2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$630

Fri 1/307:00 amDSM - CAN

2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$679

Sat 1/315:51 pmDSM - SHA

2 stops37h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$690

Sat 1/317:50 amDSM - SHA

3 stops47h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$720

Fri 2/207:15 amDSM - SHA

3 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,049

Sat 1/313:35 pmDSM - CAN

2 stops40h 10mEmirates

Deal found 12/17

$1,366

Fri 1/3011:30 amDSM - CAN

3 stops40h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 12/16

$2,690

Thu 1/293:35 pmDSM - CAN

2 stops40h 10mEmirates

Deal found 12/15

$4,133

Thu 1/298:00 amDSM - CAN

3 stops50h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$4,487

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Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Thu 1/29

7:00 am-11:35 am

2 stops38h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/5

8:30 am-9:04 pm

2 stops26h 34m

$1,012

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Thu 1/29

7:00 am-12:55 am

2 stops27h 55m

Beijing Capital

Wed 2/4

3:25 am-9:04 pm

2 stops31h 39m

$1,057

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Fri 1/30

7:00 am-11:35 am

2 stops38h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/6

8:30 am-9:04 pm

2 stops26h 34m

$1,115

Des MoinesGuangzhou

DSM - CAN

DSMCAN

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

10:04 am-2:20 am

2 stops27h 16m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 3/18

5:00 am-6:23 pm

2 stops26h 23m

$1,140

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Thu 1/29

6:24 am-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/5

5:30 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop17h 24m

$1,141

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Fri 1/30

6:24 am-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/6

5:30 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop17h 24m

$1,141

Des MoinesGuangzhou

DSM - CAN

DSMCAN

Des Moines

Thu 1/29

7:00 am-2:20 am

2 stops29h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 2/5

5:00 am-9:04 pm

2 stops30h 04m

$1,141

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Fri 1/30

7:00 am-12:55 am

2 stops27h 55m

Beijing Capital

Fri 2/6

7:30 am-9:04 pm

2 stops27h 34m

$1,156

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Fri 1/23

7:00 am-11:45 am

2 stops38h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/30

1:10 pm-11:12 am

2 stops36h 02m

$1,162

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-12:55 am

2 stops27h 55m

Beijing Capital

Fri 2/6

3:25 am-9:04 pm

2 stops31h 39m

$1,162

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Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Related info for your journey

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.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to China?
For as low as $1,141, Delta can have you in China from Des Moines in 18h 56m. The distance between Des Moines and China is about 6925 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 - Guangzhou Baiyun 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.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to China?
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Delta	Cheapest$1,149	Average$1,934	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,408	Average$1,926	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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