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$603+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Shanghai, China

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SHA
nov. 29 — dic. 61
sáb. 11/29
sáb. 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated octubre 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,010
(Cathay Pacific)

One-way from

$603
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,166
From Iowa to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on octubre 30, 2025.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/87:05 amDSM - SHA
2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/1510:30 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,082
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
mié. 11/126:17 amDSM - PVG
1 stop19h 03mDelta
dom. 11/165:30 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop17h 17mDelta
Deal found 10/29$1,150
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
jue. 11/276:00 amOMA - PVG
2 stops22h 45mUnited Airlines
jue. 12/181:30 pmPVG - OMA
1 stop22h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,150
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
mié. 11/196:19 amOMA - PVG
1 stop19h 01mDelta
dom. 11/236:00 pmPVG - OMA
2 stops31h 39mDelta
Deal found 10/29$1,154
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
jue. 11/276:00 amOMA - PVG
2 stops22h 45mUnited Airlines
sáb. 12/201:30 pmPVG - OMA
2 stops48h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,168
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/276:00 amOMA - PVG
2 stops45h 05mJapan Airlines
jue. 12/181:25 pmPVG - OMA
2 stops24h 28mJapan Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,181
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
mié. 11/122:52 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops62h 03mUnited Airlines
dom. 11/168:55 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops39h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,184
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/183:05 pmOMA - PVG
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/305:35 pmPVG - OMA
2 stops36h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,296
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
vie. 11/149:50 amMLI - PVG
2 stops64h 35mAmerican Airlines
mar. 11/186:25 pmPVG - MLI
2 stops28h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,327
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/278:00 amOMA - PVG
2 stops27h 15mANA
vie. 12/192:35 amPVG - OMA
2 stops28h 58mANA
Deal found 10/29$1,438
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/278:00 amOMA - PVG
2 stops27h 15mANA
mié. 12/172:35 amPVG - OMA
2 stops28h 58mANA
Deal found 10/29$1,463
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/272:37 pmOMA - PVG
2 stops55h 43mMultiple Airlines
vie. 12/192:35 amPVG - OMA
2 stops28h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,506

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Shanghai 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 octubre 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

jue. 2/12

10:00 am-11:35 am

2 stops35h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 2/26

7:10 am-6:34 pm

2 stops25h 24m

$1,010

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

lun. 12/8

7:05 am-12:20 pm

2 stops39h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 12/15

10:30 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops34h 05m

$1,082

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

mié. 11/12

6:17 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 03m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 11/16

5:30 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop17h 17m

$1,150

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

jue. 11/27

5:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 12/20

6:25 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop18h 34m

$1,150

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

jue. 11/27

6:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 12/18

1:30 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop22h 29m

$1,150

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

jue. 11/27

5:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 12/18

6:25 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop18h 34m

$1,150

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mié. 11/19

6:19 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 11/23

5:30 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop17h 29m

$1,150

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mié. 11/19

6:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 11/23

8:55 pm-10:41 am

2 stops27h 46m

$1,154

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

mié. 11/12

2:52 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops62h 03m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 11/16

8:55 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops39h 25m

$1,184

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

jue. 2/12

6:33 am-11:45 am

2 stops39h 12m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jue. 2/26

1:10 pm-6:34 pm

2 stops43h 24m

$1,294

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  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Shanghai?

    Airlines like Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Iowa to Shanghai in about 19h 03m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 42m. Iowa and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 6925 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Shanghai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $603 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Japan Airlines from $603 and Air Canada from $2,555 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Omaha Eppley Airfield - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or Omaha Eppley Airfield - Shanghai Pu Dong, Des Moines - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the most popular route from Iowa to Shanghai.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Iowa to Shanghai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Shanghai. 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 octubre 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,161Average$1,917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,289Average$1,926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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