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$603+ 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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SHA
nov. 27 — déc. 41
jeu. 11/27
jeu. 12/4
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 octobre 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,078
(Cathay Pacific)

One-way from

$603
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,166
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($273 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 octobre 28, 2025.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/88:50 amDSM - SHA
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/1510:30 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,078
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 12/117:05 amDSM - SHA
2 stops38h 40mJapan Airlines
jeu. 12/181:10 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops37h 38mJapan Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,470
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 12/108:00 amDSM - SHA
2 stops38h 25mANA
mer. 12/171:40 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops35h 10mANA
Deal found 10/26$1,661
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 12/117:05 amDSM - SHA
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 12/181:40 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,683
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 12/118:00 amDSM - SHA
2 stops38h 25mANA
jeu. 12/181:40 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops35h 10mANA
Deal found 10/27$1,835
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
ven. 12/56:00 pmDSM - SHA
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
lun. 1/510:30 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops36h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$1,912
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 12/125:40 amDSM - SHA
2 stops40h 05mJapan Airlines
ven. 12/191:10 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops37h 44mJapan Airlines
Deal found 10/28$2,069

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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

lun. 12/8

8:50 am-12:20 pm

2 stops37h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 12/15

10:30 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops34h 05m

$1,078

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

jeu. 12/11

7:05 am-11:45 am

2 stops38h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jeu. 12/18

1:10 pm-12:48 pm

2 stops37h 38m

$1,470

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

mer. 12/10

8:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops38h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mer. 12/17

1:40 pm-10:50 am

2 stops35h 10m

$1,661

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

jeu. 12/11

7:05 am-11:45 am

2 stops38h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jeu. 12/18

1:40 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops42h 25m

$1,683

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

ven. 12/5

6:00 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 1/5

10:30 pm-9:04 pm

2 stops36h 34m

$1,912

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

mer. 11/5

2:19 pm-11:45 am

2 stops31h 26m

$603

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

lun. 11/3

5:45 am-9:40 pm

3 stops25h 55m

$5,197

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

lun. 11/3

8:02 am-12:25 pm

2 stops38h 23m

$5,208

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Deals found on 10/28

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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Hongqiao Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    For as low as $1,470, Japan Airlines can have you in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Des Moines in 38h 40m. The distance between Des Moines and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is about 6934 mi.

  • 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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