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$929+ Cheap flights from China to Des Moines (DSM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — DSM
Mar 14 — Mar 211
Sat 3/14
Sat 3/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from China to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from China to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 12, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Tue 3/3112:10 pm
PVG
-
DSM
2 stops23h 33m
United Airlines
Sat 4/46:59 pm
DSM
-
PVG
2 stops33h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$929
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Tue 4/78:10 pm
PVG
-
DSM
2 stops33h 05m
United Airlines
Sat 4/113:04 pm
DSM
-
PVG
2 stops61h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,277
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/46:45 pm
CAN
-
DSM
2 stops42h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 3/86:47 am
DSM
-
CAN
2 stops42h 38m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/8$1,432
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Tue 4/77:25 am
PEK
-
DSM
2 stops51h 02m
Emirates
Sat 4/113:21 pm
DSM
-
PEK
2 stops41h 59m
Emirates
Deal found 2/9$1,580
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Tue 4/75:25 pm
PEK
-
DSM
2 stops30h 19m
United Airlines
Sat 4/118:04 am
DSM
-
PEK
3 stops66h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,593
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 4/105:20 pm
PVG
-
DSM
1 stop19h 39m
American Airlines
Tue 5/55:00 am
DSM
-
PVG
1 stop21h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$1,679

Find flight deals from China to Des Moines

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Customize your flight search to find flights from China to Des Moines 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 February 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Des Moines that are best for you.

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China

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/31

12:10 pm-10:43 pm

2 stops23h 33m

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

6:59 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops33h 46m

$929

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/7

12:10 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops23h 49m

Des Moines

Sat 4/11

6:20 am-5:25 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$929

GuangzhouDes Moines

CAN - DSM

CANDSM

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 3/4

6:45 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops42h 55m

Des Moines

Sun 3/8

6:47 am-2:25 pm

2 stops42h 38m

$1,432

BeijingDes Moines

PEK - DSM

PEKDSM

Beijing Capital

Tue 4/7

7:25 am-9:27 pm

2 stops51h 02m

Des Moines

Sat 4/11

3:21 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops41h 59m

$1,580

BeijingDes Moines

PEK - DSM

PEKDSM

Beijing Capital

Tue 4/7

5:25 pm-10:44 am

2 stops30h 19m

Des Moines

Sat 4/11

8:04 am-3:25 pm

3 stops66h 21m

$1,593

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/10

5:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop19h 39m

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

5:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$1,679

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Deals found on 2/11

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from China?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from China to Des Moines. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Des Moines’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from China to Des Moines?

    For as low as $929, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from China in 23h 33m. The distance between China and Des Moines is about 6925 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from China to Des Moines?

    Most travelers choose Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Des Moines, Guangzhou Baiyun - Des Moines or Chengdu - Des Moines when deciding on the best route from China to Des Moines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from China to Des Moines?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China to Des Moines 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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