How long is the flight from China to Des Moines?

For as low as $1,518, Qatar Airways can have you in Des Moines from China in 21h 11m. 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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

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

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

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

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.

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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Thu 12/2511:35 pmPVG - DSM

2 stops32h 50mQatar Airways

Mon 12/298:45 amDSM - PVG

2 stops39h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/14

$1,687

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Thu 1/226:45 pmCAN - DSM

2 stops40h 19mQatar Airways

Mon 1/267:00 amDSM - CAN

2 stops41h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/14

$1,350

Fri 2/131:30 pmPVG - DSM

2 stops21h 11mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/175:03 pmDSM - PVG

2 stops35h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,518

Thu 1/2211:40 amPEK - DSM

2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/261:35 pmDSM - PEK

2 stops37h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$1,566

Thu 3/1912:55 amCAN - DSM

2 stops31h 09mQatar Airways

Tue 3/246:37 amDSM - CAN

2 stops42h 48mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/16

$1,617

Wed 2/41:50 pmPEK - DSM

2 stops47h 54mAir Canada

Sun 2/81:35 pmDSM - PEK

2 stops38h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 12/16

$5,454

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Thu 12/2511:35 pmPVG - DSM

2 stops32h 50mQatar Airways

Mon 12/298:45 amDSM - PVG

2 stops39h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/14

$1,687

Thu 1/226:45 pmCAN - DSM

2 stops40h 19mQatar Airways

Mon 1/267:00 amDSM - CAN

2 stops41h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/14

$1,350

Thu 1/2211:40 amPEK - DSM

2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/261:35 pmDSM - PEK

2 stops37h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$1,566

One-way flights from China to Des Moines
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Thu 1/2911:35 amPVG - DSM

3 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$594

Sat 2/146:40 amPVG - DSM

3 stops49h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$666

Wed 2/188:35 amSHA - DSM

3 stops52h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$678

Wed 2/411:45 amPVG - DSM

3 stops47h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$678

Thu 2/125:30 pmPVG - DSM

3 stops43h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$682

Tue 2/174:50 pmSHA - DSM

3 stops59h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$689

Sat 2/148:35 amSHA - DSM

3 stops47h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$690

Sat 1/318:35 amSHA - DSM

3 stops45h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$693

Mon 2/22:20 amPVG - DSM

3 stops51h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$713

Sun 2/18:35 amSHA - DSM

3 stops50h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$753

Thu 2/122:20 amPVG - DSM

3 stops34h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$759

Tue 2/36:10 pmPVG - DSM

2 stops40h 54mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/17

$762

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GuangzhouDes Moines

CAN - DSM

CANDSM

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 1/22

6:45 pm-9:04 pm

2 stops40h 19m

Des Moines

Mon 1/26

7:00 am-2:25 pm

2 stops41h 25m

$1,350

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/13

1:30 pm-8:41 pm

2 stops21h 11m

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

5:03 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops35h 42m

$1,518

BeijingDes Moines

PEK - DSM

PEKDSM

Beijing Capital

Thu 1/22

11:40 am-9:50 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 1/26

1:35 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops37h 50m

$1,566

GuangzhouDes Moines

CAN - DSM

CANDSM

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 3/19

12:55 am-7:04 pm

2 stops31h 09m

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

6:37 am-2:25 pm

2 stops42h 48m

$1,617

BeijingDes Moines

PEK - DSM

PEKDSM

Beijing Capital

Wed 2/4

1:50 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops47h 54m

Des Moines

Sun 2/8

1:35 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops38h 45m

$5,454

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/14

6:40 am-6:32 pm

3 stops49h 52m

$666

ShanghaiDes Moines

SHA - DSM

SHADSM

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/18

8:35 am-11:12 pm

3 stops52h 37m

$678

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/12

5:30 pm-10:51 pm

3 stops43h 21m

$682

ShanghaiDes Moines

SHA - DSM

SHADSM

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/17

4:50 pm-2:42 pm

3 stops59h 52m

$689

ShanghaiDes Moines

SHA - DSM

SHADSM

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/14

8:35 am-6:32 pm

3 stops47h 57m

$690

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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 $1,518, Qatar Airways can have you in Des Moines from China in 21h 11m. 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 Beijing Capital - 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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