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$603+ 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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SHA
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 30, 2025.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/87:05 amDSM - SHA
2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/1510:30 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,082
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/87:05 amDSM - PEK
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/156:35 pmPEK - DSM
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,132
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/126:17 amDSM - PVG
1 stop19h 03mDelta
Sun 11/165:30 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop17h 17mDelta
Deal found 10/29$1,150
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/122:52 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops62h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/168:55 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops39h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,184
This ANA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 ANA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/198:02 amDSM - PEK
2 stops46h 33mANA
Sun 11/238:25 amPEK - DSM
2 stops47h 00mANA
Deal found 10/29$1,452
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1911:28 amDSM - PEK
2 stops40h 07mAir France
Sat 11/2212:05 amPEK - DSM
2 stops31h 41mAir France
Deal found 10/30$1,508
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/24:59 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops32h 51mDelta
Thu 1/86:00 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops54h 14mDelta
Deal found 10/29$1,516
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/63:30 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops34h 20mDelta
Thu 1/86:00 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops54h 14mDelta
Deal found 10/29$1,531
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/122:19 pmDSM - SHA
2 stops31h 26mJapan Airlines
Sun 11/161:10 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops38h 06mJapan Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,555
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1910:21 amDSM - PEK
2 stops33h 34mKLM
Sat 11/2212:05 amPEK - DSM
2 stops36h 28mKLM
Deal found 10/28$1,651
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/26:17 amDSM - PVG
1 stop19h 03mDelta
Wed 1/75:30 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop17h 24mDelta
Deal found 10/29$1,652
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/52:59 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops34h 51mDelta
Thu 1/85:30 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop31h 54mDelta
Deal found 10/29$1,665

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to China

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$1,010
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One-way from

$603
(Delta)
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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 October 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 MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Thu 2/12

10:00 am-11:35 am

2 stops35h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/26

7:10 am-6:34 pm

2 stops25h 24m

$1,010

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Mon 12/8

7:05 am-12:20 pm

2 stops39h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/15

10:30 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops34h 05m

$1,082

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Mon 12/8

5:40 am-12:55 am

2 stops29h 15m

Beijing Capital

Mon 12/15

7:30 am-5:57 pm

2 stops24h 27m

$1,133

Des MoinesGuangzhou

DSM - CAN

DSMCAN

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

5:52 pm-8:55 am

2 stops26h 03m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 3/18

10:15 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops36h 37m

$1,140

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Wed 11/12

6:17 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 03m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/16

5:30 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop17h 17m

$1,150

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Wed 11/12

2:52 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops62h 03m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/16

8:55 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops39h 25m

$1,184

Des MoinesGuangzhou

DSM - CAN

DSMCAN

Des Moines

Sun 3/8

5:52 pm-8:55 am

2 stops26h 03m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 3/16

10:15 am-6:02 pm

2 stops20h 47m

$1,240

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Thu 2/12

6:33 am-11:45 am

2 stops39h 12m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/26

1:10 pm-6:34 pm

2 stops43h 24m

$1,294

Des MoinesGuangzhou

DSM - CAN

DSMCAN

Des Moines

Sun 3/8

2:48 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops34h 37m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 3/15

12:55 am-10:32 pm

2 stops34h 37m

$1,460

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Wed 11/19

11:28 am-5:35 pm

2 stops40h 07m

Beijing Capital

Sat 11/22

12:05 am-5:46 pm

2 stops31h 41m

$1,508

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Deals found on 10/28

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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 October 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and United 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $1,150, Delta can have you in China from Des Moines in 19h 03m. The distance between Des Moines and China is about 6925 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $603 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Japan Airlines and Air France, with prices starting from $603 and $1,115, 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 - Guangzhou Baiyun or Des Moines - Beijing Capital 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?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to China.

  • 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to China

Discover the top 2 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,161Average$1,917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,289Average$1,926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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