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$501+ 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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — DSM
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from China to Des Moines

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Round-trip from

$1,485
(ANA)

One-way from

$501
(Kiwi.com)
From China to Des Moines
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Best flights from China to Des Moines
Discover carefully curated flight deals from China to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

This ANA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 ANA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/192:30 amPVG - DSM
2 stops22h 13mANA
Tue 2/2411:30 amDSM - PVG
2 stops23h 45mANA
Deal found 9/13$1,485
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Fri 2/205:35 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops41h 06mAir Canada
Tue 2/249:04 amDSM - PVG
2 stops40h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 9/12$1,514
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Fri 2/2011:35 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops36h 21mQatar Airways
Tue 2/245:59 amDSM - PVG
2 stops42h 41mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/13$1,580
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 2/1812:55 amCAN - DSM
2 stops35h 01mQatar Airways
Mon 2/2312:47 pmDSM - CAN
2 stops35h 38mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/12$1,605

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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 September 15, 2025.
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

Thu 2/19

2:30 am-10:43 am

2 stops22h 13m

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

11:30 am-1:15 am

2 stops23h 45m

$1,485

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/20

5:35 pm-8:41 pm

2 stops41h 06m

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

9:04 am-4:00 pm

2 stops40h 56m

$1,514

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/20

11:35 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops36h 21m

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

5:59 am-2:40 pm

2 stops42h 41m

$1,580

GuangzhouDes Moines

CAN - DSM

CANDSM

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 2/18

12:55 am-9:56 pm

2 stops35h 01m

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

12:47 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops35h 38m

$1,605

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/9

4:30 pm-10:40 pm

3 stops44h 10m

$501

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/13

8:35 am-1:49 pm

3 stops43h 14m

$559

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/15

6:55 am-1:47 pm

3 stops44h 52m

$573

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/12

11:40 am-9:12 pm

3 stops47h 32m

$578

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/10

6:00 pm-5:12 pm

2 stops37h 12m

$589

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/11

5:30 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop36h 49m

$589

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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 $1,485, ANA can have you in Des Moines from China in 22h 13m. 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 Beijing Capital - Des Moines, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Des Moines or Guangzhou Baiyun - 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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from China to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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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