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$662+ 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 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — DSM
Aug 11 — Aug 181
Tue 8/11
Tue 8/18
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 July 12, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/318:55 pm
PVG
-
DSM
2 stops27h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 11/45:11 pm
DSM
-
PVG
2 stops35h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$1,054
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Fri 10/235:25 pm
PEK
-
DSM
2 stops32h 06m
United Airlines
Mon 10/263:15 pm
DSM
-
PEK
2 stops37h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8$1,054
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/198:05 pm
PEK
-
DSM
2 stops40h 57m
Air Canada
Mon 11/235:35 am
DSM
-
PEK
2 stops22h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/7$1,368
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/195:35 pm
PVG
-
DSM
2 stops19h 27m
Air Canada
Mon 11/239:13 am
DSM
-
PVG
2 stops40h 47m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/7$1,539
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/412:15 am
CAN
-
DSM
2 stops33h 10m
Emirates
Tue 12/83:15 pm
DSM
-
CAN
2 stops40h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 7/8$1,916
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/412:55 am
CAN
-
DSM
2 stops52h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 12/85:00 am
DSM
-
CAN
2 stops43h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/10$1,942

Find flight deals from China to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated July 12, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,054
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$662
(Kiwi.com)
From China to Des Moines
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 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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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/31

8:55 pm-11:35 am

2 stops27h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 11/4

5:11 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops35h 34m

$1,054

BeijingDes Moines

PEK - DSM

PEKDSM

Beijing Capital

Fri 10/23

5:25 pm-12:31 pm

2 stops32h 06m

Des Moines

Mon 10/26

3:15 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops37h 10m

$1,054

BeijingDes Moines

PEK - DSM

PEKDSM

Beijing Capital

Thu 11/19

8:05 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops40h 57m

Des Moines

Mon 11/23

5:35 am-6:20 pm

2 stops22h 45m

$1,368

GuangzhouDes Moines

CAN - DSM

CANDSM

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 12/4

12:15 am-7:25 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Des Moines

Tue 12/8

3:15 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$1,916

GuangzhouDes Moines

CAN - DSM

CANDSM

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 12/4

12:55 am-2:55 pm

2 stops52h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 12/8

5:00 am-2:25 pm

2 stops43h 25m

$1,942
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/18

9:55 am-8:46 pm

1 stop23h 51m

$671

ShanghaiDes Moines

SHA - DSM

SHADSM

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/18

10:55 am-2:31 pm

3 stops40h 36m

$789

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/17

9:55 am-9:43 am

1 stop36h 48m

$1,320

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Deals found on 7/8

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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 $1,054, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from China in 29h 35m. 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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