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$525+ 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SHA
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to China

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 January 29, 2026.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/197:05 pm
DSM
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PVG
2 stops38h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/277:05 pm
PVG
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DSM
2 stops41h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,112
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/157:27 pm
DSM
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SHA
2 stops30h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/2210:30 pm
SHA
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DSM
2 stops38h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$1,114
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/17:27 pm
DSM
-
PVG
2 stops35h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/87:20 am
PVG
-
DSM
2 stops25h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,137
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/87:00 am
OMA
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PVG
2 stops38h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/27:05 pm
PVG
-
OMA
2 stops38h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,152
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 8/293:49 pm
DSM
-
PVG
2 stops37h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/2612:20 pm
PVG
-
DSM
2 stops44h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,162
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 3/106:40 am
DSM
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CAN
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/185:00 am
CAN
-
DSM
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,192
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/1410:04 am
CID
-
PVG
2 stops36h 26m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 5/167:20 am
PVG
-
CID
2 stops23h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/28$1,207
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/87:00 am
OMA
-
PVG
2 stops38h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/257:10 am
PVG
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OMA
2 stops29h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,227
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/1410:04 am
CID
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SHA
2 stops44h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/161:20 pm
SHA
-
CID
2 stops45h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,237
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 3/245:00 am
DSM
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CAN
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/2910:20 pm
CAN
-
DSM
2 stops37h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 4/15:05 am
DSM
-
PVG
1 stop21h 15m
American Airlines
Wed 4/85:20 pm
PVG
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DSM
1 stop19h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,283
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 3/113:12 pm
DSM
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PEK
2 stops32h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/173:25 am
PEK
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DSM
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,299

Find flight deals from Iowa to China

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$525
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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 January 29, 2026.
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Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sun 4/19

7:05 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops38h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/27

7:05 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops41h 24m

$1,112

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Sun 3/15

7:27 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops30h 53m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/22

10:30 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops38h 10m

$1,114

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Wed 4/1

7:27 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops35h 48m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/8

7:20 am-7:31 pm

2 stops25h 11m

$1,137

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 2/8

7:00 am-11:35 am

2 stops38h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/2

7:05 pm-7:08 pm

2 stops38h 03m

$1,152

Des MoinesGuangzhou

DSM - CAN

DSMCAN

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

6:40 am-2:20 am

2 stops30h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 3/18

5:00 am-11:40 pm

2 stops31h 40m

$1,192

Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - PVG

CIDPVG

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/14

10:04 am-12:30 pm

2 stops36h 26m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/16

7:20 am-6:10 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$1,207

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 2/8

7:00 am-11:35 am

2 stops38h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/25

8:30 am-10:46 pm

2 stops28h 16m

$1,227

Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - SHA

CIDSHA

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/14

10:04 am-8:55 pm

2 stops44h 51m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/16

1:20 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops45h 53m

$1,237

Des MoinesGuangzhou

DSM - CAN

DSMCAN

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

5:00 am-2:20 am

2 stops32h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 3/29

10:20 pm-11:17 pm

2 stops37h 57m

$1,267

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Wed 4/1

5:05 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/8

5:20 pm-12:11 am

1 stop19h 51m

$1,283

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  • How long is the flight from Iowa to China?

    A quick flight from Iowa to China can take about 21h 15m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,283. Airlines will cover a distance of 6925 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,149Average$1,934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,408Average$1,926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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