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$914+ 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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — DSM
Jun 5 — Jun 121
Fri 6/5
Fri 6/12
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 May 6, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 9/1512:10 pm
PVG
-
OMA
2 stops19h 09m
United Airlines
Sat 9/193:25 pm
OMA
-
PVG
1 stop37h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,126
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Thu 10/2212:10 pm
PVG
-
DSM
2 stops25h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 10/266:45 pm
DSM
-
PVG
2 stops35h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,126
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Thu 9/178:10 pm
PVG
-
MLI
2 stops26h 44m
United Airlines
Mon 9/216:50 pm
MLI
-
PVG
2 stops33h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,151
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Fri 12/258:55 pm
PVG
-
MLI
2 stops27h 19m
United Airlines
Tue 12/292:26 pm
MLI
-
PVG
2 stops38h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,173
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Thu 12/31:30 pm
PVG
-
MLI
2 stops21h 28m
United Airlines
Mon 12/72:26 pm
MLI
-
PVG
2 stops38h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,208
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Thu 12/241:30 pm
PVG
-
OMA
2 stops22h 40m
United Airlines
Mon 12/2811:21 am
OMA
-
PVG
3 stops41h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,496
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/315:35 pm
PVG
-
OMA
2 stops36h 34m
Air Canada
Mon 1/41:45 pm
OMA
-
PVG
2 stops36h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/5$1,833
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Thu 12/318:55 pm
PVG
-
OMA
2 stops40h 35m
United Airlines
Mon 1/47:30 am
OMA
-
PVG
1 stop21h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/4$2,192
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Thu 12/241:30 pm
SHA
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OMA
2 stops24h 26m
United Airlines
Mon 12/287:30 am
OMA
-
SHA
2 stops24h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3$5,607

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 May 6, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,126
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$914
(United Airlines)
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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 May 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Iowa that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ShanghaiOmaha

PVG - OMA

PVGOMA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/15

12:10 pm-6:19 pm

2 stops19h 09m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 9/19

1:49 pm-5:25 pm

3 stops38h 36m

$1,126

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/22

12:10 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops22h 07m

Des Moines

Mon 10/26

6:45 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops35h 10m

$1,126
Quickest round-trip

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/10

12:10 pm-8:17 pm

2 stops21h 07m

Des Moines

Mon 9/14

5:16 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops35h 09m

$1,126

ShanghaiMoline

PVG - MLI

PVGMLI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/17

8:10 pm-9:54 am

2 stops26h 44m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 9/21

8:30 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,151
Cheapest one-way

ShanghaiMoline

PVG - MLI

PVGMLI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/15

12:10 pm-10:04 am

2 stops34h 54m

$914

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 8/6

7:55 am-2:00 pm

2 stops43h 05m

$1,022
Quickest one-way

ShanghaiDes Moines

PVG - DSM

PVGDSM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 8/6

9:55 am-5:11 pm

1 stop20h 16m

$1,636

ShanghaiDes Moines

SHA - DSM

SHADSM

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/6

9:10 am-2:00 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$1,641

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Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to Iowa?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Shanghai to Iowa in about 19h 09m. 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 - Moline Quad-City or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Omaha Eppley Airfield 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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