Pu Dong

$626+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Pu Dong, China (PVG)

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DSM — PVG
Aug 25 — Sep 11
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Pu Dong

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Pu Dong (PVG). 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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,098
(oojo)

One-way from

$626
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April
From Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong
One-way flight from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($257 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average RT price).

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Pu Dong

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Pu Dong
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Pu Dong. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 20, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/910:16 amDSM - PVG
2 stops35h 49mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/168:35 amPVG - DSM
2 stops22h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/20$1,098
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/316:00 amDSM - PVG
2 stops40h 40mCathay Pacific
Sat 11/157:00 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops37h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/20$1,145
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/96:00 amDSM - PVG
1 stop18h 45mDelta
Tue 9/163:45 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop17h 45mDelta
Deal found 8/20$1,173
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:05 amDSM - PVG
1 stop20h 15mDelta
Thu 11/135:30 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop17h 20mDelta
Deal found 8/20$1,281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:05 amDSM - PVG
1 stop20h 15mDelta
Fri 11/145:30 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop17h 20mDelta
Deal found 8/20$1,290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/307:03 amDSM - PVG
2 stops19h 47mDelta
Mon 11/176:00 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops30h 18mDelta
Deal found 8/20$1,295
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Thu 10/306:05 amDSM - PVG
1 stop20h 15mDelta
Sat 11/155:30 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop29h 52mDelta
Deal found 8/20$1,297
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Fri 10/316:05 amDSM - PVG
1 stop20h 15mDelta
Sun 11/165:30 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop17h 20mDelta
Deal found 8/20$1,299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/317:03 amDSM - PVG
2 stops19h 47mDelta
Fri 11/145:30 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops30h 48mDelta
Deal found 8/20$1,304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/112:30 pmDSM - PVG
1 stop37h 50mDelta
Sun 11/165:30 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop17h 20mDelta
Deal found 8/20$1,305

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Pu Dong 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 August 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Pu Dong

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Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Tue 9/9

10:16 am-11:05 am

2 stops35h 49m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/16

8:35 am-6:30 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$1,098

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Fri 10/31

6:00 am-11:40 am

2 stops40h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/15

7:00 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops37h 35m

$1,145

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/16

3:45 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$1,173

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

6:05 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/13

5:30 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$1,281

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

6:05 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/17

5:30 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$1,290

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

6:05 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/14

5:30 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$1,290

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

6:05 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/16

5:30 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$1,290

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Wed 9/3

7:03 am-11:05 am

2 stops39h 02m

$626

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Wed 9/3

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$864

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Wed 9/3

8:00 am-5:45 pm

3 stops44h 45m

$896

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/18

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Reviews of airlines servicing Pu Dong

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Pu Dong. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Pu Dong. Reviews last updated August 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong?

    If you book a flight to Shanghai Pu Dong from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines. There are 0 flights from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport in 18h 45m. Fly via Cathay Pacific or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is about 6925 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport round-trip from $994. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,289, and Delta, from $1,416. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $626. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Pu Dong?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Pu Dong.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Pu Dong?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Pu Dong by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (average of $1,132). Flying from Des Moines to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,631). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Pu Dong

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Pu Dong. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$994Average$1,639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,289Average$1,926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,416Average$1,930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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