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$864+ Cheap flights from Iowa to China

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DSM — PVG
May 4 — May 111
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to China

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Round-trip from

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(American Airlines)

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$864
(Kiwi.com)
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sun 8/107:32 pmOMA - PVG
2 stops30h 18mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/185:00 pmPVG - OMA
2 stops28h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$968
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/75:08 amCID - PVG
1 stop20h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/215:00 pmPVG - CID
1 stop18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,061
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 10/74:20 pmCID - PVG
2 stops34h 05mDelta
Tue 10/215:30 pmPVG - CID
2 stops35h 17mDelta
Deal found 4/29$1,106
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/26:14 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops31h 36mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/85:00 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops19h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,106
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/23:34 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops20h 01mANA
Wed 5/71:35 amPVG - DSM
2 stops26h 03mANA
Deal found 4/29$1,303
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 10/238:00 amOMA - PEK
2 stops39h 00mANA
Mon 11/103:15 pmPEK - OMA
2 stops40h 06mANA
Deal found 4/28$1,304
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/253:05 pmOMA - PEK
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/88:25 pmPEK - OMA
2 stops55h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,355
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/23:34 pmDSM - SHA
2 stops31h 41mANA
Thu 5/81:35 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops38h 03mANA
Deal found 4/29$1,389
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/102:19 pmOMA - PVG
2 stops37h 01mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/171:35 amPVG - OMA
2 stops33h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,601
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/253:18 pmOMA - PEK
2 stops42h 12mEmirates
Fri 11/76:50 amPEK - OMA
2 stops52h 39mEmirates
Deal found 4/28$1,723
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Sun 10/261:08 pmOMA - PEK
2 stops34h 07mLufthansa
Wed 11/52:40 amPEK - OMA
2 stops32h 49mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$1,831
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Thu 6/125:00 amDSM - SHA
2 stops41h 25mJapan Airlines
Thu 6/1912:50 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops37h 38mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,857

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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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to China that are best for you.

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Iowa

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China

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Depart

Return

Price

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 8/10

7:32 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops30h 18m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/18

5:00 pm-8:38 am

2 stops28h 38m

$968

Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - PVG

CIDPVG

Cedar Rapids

Tue 10/7

5:08 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 42m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/21

5:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$1,061

Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - PVG

CIDPVG

Cedar Rapids

Tue 10/7

4:20 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops34h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/21

5:30 pm-3:47 pm

2 stops35h 17m

$1,106

OmahaBeijing

OMA - PEK

OMAPEK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 10/23

8:00 am-12:00 pm

2 stops39h 00m

Beijing Capital

Mon 11/10

3:15 pm-5:21 pm

2 stops40h 06m

$1,304

OmahaBeijing

OMA - PEK

OMAPEK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 10/25

3:05 pm-11:10 am

2 stops31h 05m

Beijing Capital

Sat 11/8

8:25 pm-2:12 pm

2 stops55h 47m

$1,355

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 8/10

2:19 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops37h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/17

1:35 am-9:48 pm

2 stops33h 13m

$1,601

OmahaBeijing

OMA - PEK

OMAPEK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 10/25

3:18 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops42h 12m

Beijing Capital

Fri 11/7

6:50 am-9:29 pm

2 stops52h 39m

$1,723

OmahaBeijing

OMA - PEK

OMAPEK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 10/26

1:08 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops34h 07m

Beijing Capital

Wed 11/5

2:40 am-9:29 pm

2 stops32h 49m

$1,831

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

5:00 am-11:25 am

2 stops41h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/19

12:50 pm-1:28 pm

2 stops37h 38m

$1,857

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 6/9

4:13 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 52m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/27

8:05 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops31h 12m

$1,881

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Iowa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to China

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to China (average of $1,167). Flying from Iowa to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 April 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Iowa to China by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
8.3
Very good

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

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 Japan Airlines ($1,429), United Airlines ($1,459), and Air China ($2,329).

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

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  • 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.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to China (average of $1,167). Flying from Iowa to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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 2 airlines flying from Iowa to China

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,113Average$1,685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,119Average$2,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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