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$594+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Iowa

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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — DSM
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Iowa
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This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Thu 12/2511:35 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops32h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 12/298:45 amDSM - PVG
2 stops39h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/14$1,687

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Shanghai to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,217
(Qatar Airways)

One-way from

$594
(Kiwi.com)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Iowa 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Iowa that are best for you.

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ShanghaiMoline

PVG - MLI

PVGMLI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/13

12:35 am-9:21 pm

2 stops33h 46m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 4/18

6:21 am-4:20 pm

2 stops44h 59m

$1,217

ShanghaiMoline

PVG - MLI

PVGMLI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/20

1:30 pm-9:02 pm

2 stops20h 32m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 3/24

5:37 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops36h 08m

$1,222

ShanghaiOmaha

PVG - OMA

PVGOMA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/6

5:35 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops43h 55m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/10

1:50 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops37h 10m

$1,363

ShanghaiOmaha

PVG - OMA

PVGOMA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/6

1:30 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop22h 11m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/10

7:23 am-6:45 pm

1 stop22h 22m

$1,418

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/13

1:30 pm-8:41 pm

2 stops21h 11m

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

5:03 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops35h 42m

$1,518

ShanghaiOmaha

PVG - OMA

PVGOMA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/22

1:30 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops22h 28m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 1/26

5:18 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops35h 27m

$1,548

ShanghaiOmaha

SHA - OMA

SHAOMA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 1/22

1:30 pm-9:53 pm

2 stops22h 23m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 1/26

7:28 am-9:40 pm

2 stops24h 12m

$1,704

ShanghaiMoline

PVG - MLI

PVGMLI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/30

1:30 pm-10:12 am

2 stops34h 42m

Moline Quad-City

Fri 2/6

5:29 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops35h 26m

$1,965

ShanghaiOmaha

SHA - OMA

SHAOMA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/6

1:30 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops22h 11m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/10

7:23 am-9:40 pm

2 stops25h 17m

$8,494

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/14

6:40 am-6:32 pm

3 stops49h 52m

$666

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  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to Iowa?

    Airlines like Qatar Airways, United Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Shanghai to Iowa in about 20h 32m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 23m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7010 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Shanghai to Iowa?

    Most travelers choose Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Omaha Eppley Airfield, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Des Moines or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Moline Quad-City when deciding on the best route from Shanghai to Iowa.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Iowa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Iowa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Iowa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to Iowa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to Iowa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Iowa 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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