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$603+ Cheap flights from Iowa 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 — dic. 61
sáb. 11/29
sáb. 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on octubre 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.
lun. 12/87:05 amDSM - SHA
2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
lun. 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.
lun. 12/87:05 amDSM - PEK
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
lun. 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.
mié. 11/126:17 amDSM - PVG
1 stop19h 03mDelta
dom. 11/165:30 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop17h 17mDelta
Deal found 10/29$1,150
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/276:00 amOMA - PVG
2 stops22h 45mUnited Airlines
jue. 12/181:30 pmPVG - OMA
1 stop22h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,150
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.
mié. 11/196:19 amOMA - PVG
1 stop19h 01mDelta
dom. 11/236:00 pmPVG - OMA
2 stops31h 39mDelta
Deal found 10/29$1,154
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/276:00 amOMA - PVG
2 stops22h 45mUnited Airlines
sáb. 12/201:30 pmPVG - OMA
2 stops48h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,168
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/276:00 amOMA - PVG
2 stops45h 05mJapan Airlines
jue. 12/181:25 pmPVG - OMA
2 stops24h 28mJapan Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,181
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.
mié. 11/122:52 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops62h 03mUnited Airlines
dom. 11/168:55 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops39h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,184
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/183:05 pmOMA - PVG
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/305:35 pmPVG - OMA
2 stops36h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,296
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/149:50 amMLI - PVG
2 stops64h 35mAmerican Airlines
mar. 11/186:25 pmPVG - MLI
2 stops28h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,327
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/278:00 amOMA - PVG
2 stops27h 15mANA
vie. 12/192:35 amPVG - OMA
2 stops28h 58mANA
Deal found 10/29$1,438
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.
mié. 11/198:02 amDSM - PEK
2 stops46h 33mANA
dom. 11/238:25 amPEK - DSM
2 stops47h 00mANA
Deal found 10/29$1,452

Cheap flight deals from Iowa to China

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$603
(Delta)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to China that are best for you.

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Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

jue. 2/12

10:00 am-11:35 am

2 stops35h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 2/26

7:10 am-6:34 pm

2 stops25h 24m

$1,010

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

lun. 12/8

7:05 am-12:20 pm

2 stops39h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 12/15

10:30 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops34h 05m

$1,082

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

lun. 12/8

5:40 am-12:55 am

2 stops29h 15m

Beijing Capital

lun. 12/15

7:30 am-5:57 pm

2 stops24h 27m

$1,133

Des MoinesGuangzhou

DSM - CAN

DSMCAN

Des Moines

mar. 3/10

5:52 pm-8:55 am

2 stops26h 03m

Guangzhou Baiyun

mié. 3/18

10:15 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops36h 37m

$1,140

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

mié. 11/12

6:17 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 03m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 11/16

5:30 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop17h 17m

$1,150

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

jue. 11/27

5:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 12/20

6:25 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop18h 34m

$1,150

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

jue. 11/27

6:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 12/18

1:30 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop22h 29m

$1,150

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

jue. 11/27

5:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 12/18

6:25 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop18h 34m

$1,150

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mié. 11/19

6:19 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 11/23

5:30 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop17h 29m

$1,150

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mié. 11/19

6:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 11/23

8:55 pm-10:41 am

2 stops27h 46m

$1,154

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When flying from Iowa to China, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 55% versus a flight in the evening.

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  • How long is the flight from Iowa to China?

    A quick flight from Iowa to China can take about 19h 03m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,150. Airlines will cover a distance of 6925 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Iowa to China are Delta ($603), Japan Airlines ($603), and Air France ($1,115).

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to China flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to China?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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 Iowa to China

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 octubre 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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