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$738+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Hongqiao Intl, China (SHA)

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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SHA
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Hongqiao Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Hongqiao Intl (SHA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,284
(Ovago)

One-way from

$738
(EaseMyTrip)

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June

Cheapest in

April
From Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($248 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Hongqiao Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Hongqiao Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/51:05 pmDSM - SHA
2 stops33h 20mANA
Wed 11/191:40 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops34h 50mANA
Deal found 7/28$1,284
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/234:25 pmDSM - SHA
2 stops30h 00mJapan Airlines
Tue 10/2112:50 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops44h 21mJapan Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,386
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/113:42 pmDSM - SHA
3 stops31h 23mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/186:25 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops33h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,514
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/19:00 amDSM - SHA
2 stops38h 20mCathay Pacific
Fri 11/74:35 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops40h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/29$5,777

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Hongqiao Intl

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Return

Price

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Wed 11/5

1:05 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops33h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/19

1:40 pm-10:30 am

2 stops34h 50m

$1,284

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Tue 9/23

4:25 pm-11:25 am

2 stops30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/21

12:50 pm-8:11 pm

2 stops44h 21m

$1,386

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Thu 9/11

3:42 pm-12:05 pm

3 stops31h 23m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/18

6:25 pm-2:58 pm

2 stops33h 33m

$1,514

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Sat 11/1

9:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops38h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 11/7

4:35 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops40h 00m

$5,777

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Thu 9/11

3:25 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops31h 50m

$738

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Thu 9/11

8:00 am-9:50 pm

3 stops48h 50m

$923

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Deals found on 7/27

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Reviews of airlines servicing Hongqiao Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hongqiao Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Hongqiao Intl. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA, Japan Airlines, and Cathay Pacific from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,535 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
948 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl from Des Moines. Booking flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl from 0 different airlines.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $1,120). Flying from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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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