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$964+ 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 6/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SHA
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Hongqiao Intl

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 January 27, 2026.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/210:04 am
DSM
-
SHA
2 stops36h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/910:30 pm
SHA
-
DSM
2 stops38h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,074
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1010:04 am
DSM
-
SHA
2 stops37h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/174:35 pm
SHA
-
DSM
2 stops38h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,086
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/53:08 pm
DSM
-
SHA
2 stops31h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1210:30 pm
SHA
-
DSM
2 stops37h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$1,339
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/113:26 pm
DSM
-
SHA
2 stops34h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/181:35 pm
SHA
-
DSM
2 stops41h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,494
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/123:12 pm
DSM
-
SHA
2 stops32h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1910:30 pm
SHA
-
DSM
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,679
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/93:15 pm
DSM
-
SHA
2 stops32h 00m
ANA
Sun 7/51:35 pm
SHA
-
DSM
2 stops37h 36m
ANA
Deal found 1/24$1,860

Find 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,074
(Cathay Pacific)

One-way from

$964
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,220
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($296 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Hongqiao Intl 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 January 27, 2026.
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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Price

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Mon 3/2

10:04 am-12:20 pm

2 stops36h 16m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/9

10:30 pm-10:34 pm

2 stops37h 04m

$1,074

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

10:04 am-12:20 pm

2 stops37h 16m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/17

4:35 pm-6:19 pm

2 stops38h 44m

$1,086

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Thu 3/5

3:08 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops31h 12m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/12

10:30 pm-10:34 pm

2 stops37h 04m

$1,339

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Wed 3/11

3:26 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops34h 54m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/18

1:35 pm-6:19 pm

2 stops41h 44m

$1,494

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Fri 6/19

3:15 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops56h 00m

$964

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Thu 3/12

3:12 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops32h 08m

$993

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Fri 3/13

7:27 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops36h 28m

$1,272

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Thu 3/12

8:00 am-9:35 pm

3 stops48h 35m

$4,688

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/24

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Hongqiao Intl

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Hongqiao Intl in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Hongqiao Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Hongqiao Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Hongqiao Intl?

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