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$1,065+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Iowa

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — DSM
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Iowa

Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 11, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Tue 3/3112:10 pm
PVG
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OMA
2 stops22h 47m
United Airlines
Sat 4/41:52 pm
OMA
-
PVG
3 stops38h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,065
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Tue 4/78:10 pm
PVG
-
DSM
2 stops33h 05m
United Airlines
Sat 4/113:04 pm
DSM
-
PVG
2 stops61h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Tue 3/3112:10 pm
PVG
-
DSM
2 stops24h 32m
United Airlines
Sat 4/43:04 pm
DSM
-
PVG
2 stops61h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$1,279
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2811:35 pm
PVG
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MLI
2 stops36h 31m
Qatar Airways
Sat 10/3111:33 am
MLI
-
PVG
2 stops38h 07m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/8$1,316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/105:20 pm
PVG
-
DSM
1 stop19h 39m
American Airlines
Tue 5/55:00 am
DSM
-
PVG
1 stop21h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$1,679
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/311:30 pm
SHA
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OMA
2 stops22h 04m
United Airlines
Sat 4/47:23 am
OMA
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SHA
2 stops25h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$2,962

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$1,065
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Iowa that are best for you.

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ShanghaiOmaha

PVG - OMA

PVGOMA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/31

12:10 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop23h 24m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 4/4

5:22 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops35h 03m

$1,065

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/7

8:10 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops29h 19m

Des Moines

Sat 4/11

3:04 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops61h 41m

$1,277

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/31

12:10 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops24h 32m

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

3:04 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops61h 41m

$1,279

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/10

5:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop19h 39m

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

5:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$1,679

ShanghaiOmaha

SHA - OMA

SHAOMA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/31

1:30 pm-10:34 pm

2 stops22h 04m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 4/4

7:23 am-9:50 pm

2 stops25h 27m

$2,962

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Deals found on 2/7

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  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to Iowa?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Shanghai to Iowa in about 23h 24m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 6879 mi.

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

    Most travelers choose Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Des Moines, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Omaha Eppley Airfield 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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