Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Shanghai round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at $1,581. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,627 and $2,294, respectively.

Question 2

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Shanghai (average of $1,220). Flying from Des Moines to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,027). 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.

January

$1,258

February

$1,220

March

$1,241

April

$1,298

May

$1,534

June

$1,908

July

$2,027

August

$1,693

September

$1,420

October

$1,572

November

$1,554

December

$1,752

Question 3

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 4

How recently were the Des Moines to Shanghai flight deals updated?

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The Des Moines to Shanghai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/7.

Question 5

Can I find flights from Des Moines to Shanghai for under $1,600 on Cheapflights?

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Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Shanghai for under $1,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just $1,581, but on average you can expect to pay $2,346.

Question 6

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Shanghai?

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Travelers have found that booking a Saturday departure is the best way to save up to 13% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 7

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Shanghai (DSM - SHA)?

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When flying from Des Moines to Shanghai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 2% versus a flight in the morning.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

For a flight from Des Moines to Shanghai, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. 4 airlines have flights to Shanghai from Des Moines on a regular basis.

Question 9

What does DSM to SHA mean?

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Great question - DSM to SHA just means Des Moines Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

Question 10

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Shanghai that include extra baggage allowance?

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The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Shanghai flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

Question 11

Can I find deals on flights from Des Moines to Shanghai with specific airlines?

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Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Shanghai flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

Question 12

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

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

Question 13

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Shanghai?

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

Question 14

Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Shanghai?

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

Question 15

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Shanghai that allow pets onboard?

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Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Shanghai offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

Question 16

Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Shanghai?

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Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Shanghai flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

Question 17

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Des Moines to Shanghai?

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When you search for this flight from Des Moines to Shanghai, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 18

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Des Moines to Shanghai?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Des Moines to Shanghai for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 19

Can Cheapflights find flights from Des Moines to Shanghai with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Des Moines to Shanghai, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Des Moines to Shanghai become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,565	Average$2,226	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	Cheapest$1,805	Average$1,929	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,849	Average$1,849	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,933	Average$2,594	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights

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

Can I find flights from Des Moines to Shanghai for under $1,600 on Cheapflights?

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Shanghai round-trip?

What does DSM to SHA mean?

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Shanghai that include extra baggage allowance?

Can I find deals on flights from Des Moines to Shanghai with specific airlines?

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Shanghai?

Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Shanghai?

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Shanghai that allow pets onboard?

Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Shanghai?

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