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$881+ Cheap flights from China to Des Moines (DSM)

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — DSM
may. 11 — may. 181
lun. 5/11
lun. 5/18
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 abril 11, 2026.

This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
lun. 11/2312:55 am
CAN
-
DSM
2 stops36h 49m
Qatar Airways
vie. 11/279:04 am
DSM
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CAN
2 stops39h 21m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/7$1,382
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/238:05 pm
PEK
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DSM
2 stops39h 12m
Air Canada
vie. 11/275:00 am
DSM
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PEK
2 stops47h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/6$1,476
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
lun. 11/236:10 pm
PVG
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DSM
2 stops34h 49m
Qatar Airways
vie. 11/275:00 am
DSM
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PVG
2 stops43h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/6$1,590

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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 abril 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Cheapest one-way

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 7/5

5:35 pm-7:04 pm

2 stops38h 29m

$881

ShanghaiDes Moines

SHA - DSM

SHADSM

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom. 7/5

4:50 pm-3:02 pm

3 stops35h 12m

$952

ShanghaiDes Moines

SHA - DSM

SHADSM

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom. 7/5

12:45 pm-1:09 pm

2 stops37h 24m

$1,064

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 7/6

1:20 pm-8:22 am

3 stops56h 02m

$2,020
Quickest one-way

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 7/5

9:55 am-5:23 pm

1 stop20h 28m

$2,815

ShanghaiDes Moines

SHA - DSM

SHADSM

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 7/6

12:45 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops42h 15m

$2,899

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 7/6

9:55 am-9:45 am

1 stop36h 50m

$3,401

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Deals found on 4/6

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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.

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

    Most travelers choose Guangzhou Baiyun - Des Moines, Chengdu - 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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