Cheap flights from Iowa to China from $842

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DSM — SHA
Mar 24 — Mar 311

When is the cheapest time to fly from Iowa to China (IA - CN)?

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.

Cheap ANA flights from Iowa to China

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by ANA for the route between Iowa and China. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced ANA flights we've found from Iowa to China. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Sun 4/148:00 amDSM - PVG
2 stops27h 35mANA
Tue 4/161:35 amPVG - DSM
2 stops33h 09mANA
Deal found 3/16$1,690
Thu 4/188:00 amDSM - SHA
2 stops39h 15mANA
Tue 4/301:35 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops45h 09mANA
Deal found 3/17$2,178
Tue 6/188:00 amDSM - PEK
2 stops39h 00mANA
Tue 7/28:20 amPEK - DSM
2 stops26h 24mANA
Deal found 3/18$2,511

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Iowa to China

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Iowa and China. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Qatar Airways flights departing from Iowa and landing in China. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Mon 4/17:13 pmCID - CAN
2 stops31h 17mQatar Airways
Mon 4/227:20 pmCAN - CID
2 stops35h 32mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,711
Fri 6/74:32 pmCID - PVG
2 stops34h 58mQatar Airways
Sat 6/1512:35 amPVG - CID
2 stops34h 22mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,897
Sun 4/75:00 amDSM - CAN
2 stops45h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 4/101:35 amCAN - DSM
2 stops34h 26mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,991
Sun 4/75:00 amDSM - CAN
2 stops45h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 4/101:35 amCAN - DSM
2 stops52h 18mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,999
Sat 6/89:54 amDSM - PVG
2 stops41h 36mQatar Airways
Wed 6/1912:35 amPVG - DSM
2 stops34h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$2,112

Cheap Iowa to China flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Iowa to China specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Iowa to China in March and April 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 4/185:00 amDSM - PVG
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/305:00 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop19h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,580
Thu 4/185:00 amDSM - PVG
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/305:00 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops32h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,583
Thu 4/1812:06 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops39h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/2812:35 amPVG - DSM
2 stops48h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,603
Sun 4/146:09 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops30h 36mDelta
Wed 4/175:30 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops35h 56mDelta
Deal found 3/18$1,631
Sun 4/145:10 pmDSM - PVG
1 stop31h 35mDelta
Wed 4/175:30 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops30h 56mDelta
Deal found 3/18$1,639
Thu 4/185:44 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops32h 31mDelta
Tue 4/305:30 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops30h 56mDelta
Deal found 3/19$1,641
Sun 4/148:00 amDSM - PVG
2 stops27h 35mANA
Tue 4/161:35 amPVG - DSM
2 stops33h 09mANA
Deal found 3/17$1,690
Thu 4/185:00 amDSM - PVG
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/295:00 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop19h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,704
Thu 4/1812:06 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops39h 24mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/2912:35 amPVG - DSM
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$1,706

Iowa to China 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Iowa and China in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Iowa to China in March and April 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Fri 11/2911:33 amCID - CAN
2 stops36h 52mQatar Airways
Mon 12/212:55 amCAN - CID
2 stops34h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,454
Tue 11/193:29 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops32h 51mQatar Airways
Fri 12/611:45 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops35h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,464
Thu 4/185:00 amDSM - PVG
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/305:00 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop19h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,580
Thu 4/185:00 amDSM - PVG
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/305:00 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops32h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,583
Thu 4/1812:06 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops39h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/2812:35 amPVG - DSM
2 stops48h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,603
Tue 11/196:30 amDSM - PVG
1 stop18h 50mDelta
Fri 12/65:30 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop17h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/17$1,627
Tue 11/195:15 amDSM - PVG
1 stop20h 55mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/66:10 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops32h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,630
Wed 11/66:43 amCID - PVG
2 stops22h 02mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/108:25 pmPVG - CID
2 stops28h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/16$1,631
Sun 4/146:09 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops30h 36mDelta
Wed 4/175:30 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops35h 56mDelta
Deal found 3/18$1,631

One-way flights to China from Iowa

Search for one-way flight options from Iowa to China. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Iowa to China. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Iowa to China instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Mon 5/64:06 pmDSM - PEK
3 stops56h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$842
Wed 5/83:25 pmDSM - PEK
3 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$890
Sun 5/58:30 amDSM - PEK
3 stops49h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$933
Sat 5/113:13 pmDSM - PEK
3 stops30h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$952
Fri 6/79:57 pmCID - PVG
3 stops52h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$983
Sun 5/58:30 amDSM - PEK
3 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$1,004
Fri 6/74:32 pmCID - PVG
2 stops34h 58mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,125
Thu 5/96:04 amDSM - PEK
2 stops44h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,275
Wed 5/86:04 amDSM - PEK
2 stops44h 31mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,291

Find flights from Iowa to China within your budget

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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

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$1,580 - $2,949

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Des MoinesShanghai Pu Dong

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Thu 4/18

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/30

1 stop19h 01m

$1,580

Des MoinesShanghai Pu Dong

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Thu 4/18

2 stops39h 24m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/28

2 stops48h 05m

$1,603

Des MoinesShanghai Pu Dong

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sun 4/14

2 stops30h 36m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/17

2 stops30h 56m

$1,631

Des MoinesShanghai Pu Dong

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sun 4/14

2 stops27h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/16

2 stops33h 09m

$1,690

Cedar RapidsGuangzhou Baiyun

CID - CAN

CIDCAN

Cedar Rapids

Mon 4/1

2 stops31h 17m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 4/22

2 stops35h 32m

$1,711

Cedar RapidsShanghai Pu Dong

CID - PVG

CIDPVG

Cedar Rapids

Fri 6/7

2 stops36h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/16

2 stops47h 57m

$1,743

Des MoinesBeijing Capital

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Tue 6/4

2 stops24h 49m

Beijing Capital

Thu 6/20

2 stops46h 29m

$1,889

Des MoinesGuangzhou Baiyun

DSM - CAN

DSMCAN

Des Moines

Sun 4/7

2 stops53h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 4/11

2 stops41h 23m

$2,591

Des MoinesBeijing Capital

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Mon 4/22

2 stops36h 42m

Beijing Capital

Fri 4/26

2 stops42h 40m

$2,949

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Deals found on 3/17

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 March 19, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, Qatar Airways and Korean Air 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.
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.5
Very good
1,005 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.4
Very good
1,477 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.1
Very good
4,215 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

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  • Can I find flights from Iowa to China for under $1,600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Iowa to China for under $1,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $1,580, but on average you can expect to pay $1,754.

  • 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 Qatar Airways ($1,125), Turkish Airlines ($1,291), and ANA ($1,313).

  • What does DSM to SHA mean?

    Great question - DSM to SHA just means Des Moines Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN), Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Beijing Capital Airport (PEK), Shenzhen Airport (SZX), Fuzhou Airport (FOC).

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American AirlinesCheapest$1,566Average$2,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$1,805Average$1,929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,849Average$1,849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,933Average$2,594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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