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$565+ 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SHA
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to China flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,174
(Delta)

One-way from

$565
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to China
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 July 31, 2025.

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.
Mon 9/16:00 amDSM - PVG
1 stop18h 45mDelta
Mon 9/293:45 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop17h 45mDelta
Deal found 7/30$1,174
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/236:30 amMLI - PVG
1 stop19h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/126:10 pmPVG - MLI
1 stop18h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,174
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 9/183:14 pmOMA - PEK
2 stops38h 46mChina Airlines
Sun 10/198:20 pmPEK - OMA
2 stops54h 50mChina Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,255
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.
Wed 11/51:05 pmDSM - PEK
2 stops33h 10mANA
Wed 11/193:15 pmPEK - DSM
2 stops33h 15mANA
Deal found 7/28$1,284
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/143:42 pmDSM - CAN
2 stops30h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/219:35 amCAN - DSM
3 stops42h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,315
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/108:00 amDSM - SHA
2 stops39h 15mANA
Wed 9/171:35 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops45h 10mANA
Deal found 7/31$1,329
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Tue 12/22:07 pmOMA - SHA
2 stops31h 38mJapan Airlines
Mon 1/261:10 pmSHA - OMA
2 stops48h 41mJapan Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,330
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/123:14 pmOMA - PEK
1 stop35h 01mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/193:30 pmPEK - OMA
2 stops21h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,335
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/128:00 amDSM - PEK
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/181:30 amPEK - DSM
2 stops26h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,335
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.
Wed 11/56:01 pmDSM - CAN
2 stops30h 24mQatar Airways
Tue 11/1812:55 amCAN - DSM
2 stops36h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,345
This Korean Air 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/67:15 amCID - PEK
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/191:30 amPEK - CID
2 stops27h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,348
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/123:14 pmOMA - PEK
2 stops38h 21mEVA Air
Fri 9/198:45 pmPEK - OMA
2 stops54h 33mEVA Air
Deal found 7/29$1,349

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to China that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Mon 9/1

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/29

3:45 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$1,174

MolineShanghai

MLI - PVG

MLIPVG

Moline Quad-City

Tue 9/23

6:30 am-2:50 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/12

6:10 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop18h 53m

$1,174

OmahaBeijing

OMA - PEK

OMAPEK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 9/18

3:14 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops38h 46m

Beijing Capital

Sun 10/19

8:20 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops54h 50m

$1,255

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Wed 11/5

1:05 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Beijing Capital

Wed 11/19

3:15 pm-10:30 am

2 stops33h 15m

$1,284

Des MoinesGuangzhou

DSM - CAN

DSMCAN

Des Moines

Sun 9/14

3:42 pm-11:30 am

2 stops30h 48m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 9/21

9:35 am-2:58 pm

3 stops42h 23m

$1,315

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Wed 9/10

8:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops39h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/17

1:35 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops45h 10m

$1,329

OmahaShanghai

OMA - SHA

OMASHA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 12/2

2:07 pm-11:45 am

2 stops31h 38m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 1/26

1:10 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops48h 41m

$1,330

OmahaBeijing

OMA - PEK

OMAPEK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 9/12

3:14 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop35h 01m

Beijing Capital

Fri 9/19

3:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops21h 29m

$1,335

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Fri 9/12

8:00 am-2:10 am

2 stops29h 10m

Beijing Capital

Thu 9/18

1:30 am-2:58 pm

2 stops26h 28m

$1,335

Des MoinesGuangzhou

DSM - CAN

DSMCAN

Des Moines

Wed 11/5

6:01 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops30h 24m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 11/18

12:55 am-10:59 pm

2 stops36h 04m

$1,345

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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 July 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with EVA Air, ANA, and Korean Air from Iowa to China to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,536 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
754 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 China Airlines ($673), ANA ($734), and Japan Airlines ($789).

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

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    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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to China?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to China (average of $1,120). Flying from Iowa 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 Iowa to China

Discover the top 3 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 July 31, 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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