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$565+ 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SHA
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
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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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,174
(Delta)

One-way from

$565
(Kiwi.com)

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June

Cheapest in

April
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 July 31, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/16:00 amDSM - PVG
1 stop18h 45mDelta
Mon 9/293:45 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop17h 45mDelta
Deal found 7/30$1,174
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/236:30 amMLI - PVG
1 stop19h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/126:10 pmPVG - MLI
1 stop18h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,174
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Tue 9/95:09 amCID - PVG
1 stop20h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/165:00 pmPVG - CID
1 stop19h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,183
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/97:00 amCID - PVG
2 stops19h 25mDelta
Tue 9/165:30 pmPVG - CID
2 stops31h 00mDelta
Deal found 7/31$1,188
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 12/26:15 amOMA - PVG
1 stop19h 05mDelta
Tue 1/275:30 pmPVG - OMA
1 stop17h 38mDelta
Deal found 7/31$1,281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 12/27:34 amOMA - PVG
1 stop21h 11mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/221:30 pmPVG - OMA
1 stop22h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,295
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/108:00 amDSM - SHA
2 stops39h 15mANA
Wed 9/171:35 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops45h 10mANA
Deal found 7/31$1,329
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/22:07 pmOMA - SHA
2 stops31h 38mJapan Airlines
Mon 1/261:10 pmSHA - OMA
2 stops48h 41mJapan Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,330
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:35 amOMA - PVG
2 stops39h 30mJapan Airlines
Sun 1/256:35 pmPVG - OMA
2 stops54h 49mJapan Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,347
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Tue 9/94:36 pmCID - PVG
2 stops34h 44mQatar Airways
Mon 9/1512:35 amPVG - CID
2 stops30h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/31$1,360
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3010:54 amLSE - PVG
2 stops38h 46mQatar Airways
Mon 11/311:35 pmPVG - LSE
2 stops36h 27mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,442
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 9/158:00 amOMA - SHA
2 stops39h 15mANA
Mon 9/221:35 pmSHA - OMA
2 stops45h 13mANA
Deal found 7/31$1,446

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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 July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Iowa

Fly to

Shanghai

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Mon 9/1

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/29

3:45 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$1,174

MolineShanghai

MLI - PVG

MLIPVG

Moline Quad-City

Tue 9/23

6:30 am-2:50 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/12

6:10 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop18h 53m

$1,174

Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - PVG

CIDPVG

Cedar Rapids

Tue 9/9

5:09 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 41m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/16

5:00 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop19h 14m

$1,183

Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - PVG

CIDPVG

Cedar Rapids

Tue 9/9

7:00 am-3:25 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/16

5:30 pm-11:30 am

2 stops31h 00m

$1,188

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 12/2

6:15 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/27

5:30 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop17h 38m

$1,281

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 12/2

7:34 am-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/21

1:30 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop22h 26m

$1,295

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Wed 9/10

8:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops39h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/17

1:35 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops45h 10m

$1,329

OmahaShanghai

OMA - SHA

OMASHA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 12/2

2:07 pm-11:45 am

2 stops31h 38m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 1/26

1:10 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops48h 41m

$1,330

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 12/3

6:35 am-12:05 pm

2 stops39h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/25

6:35 pm-11:24 am

2 stops54h 49m

$1,347

Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - PVG

CIDPVG

Cedar Rapids

Tue 9/9

4:36 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops34h 44m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/15

12:35 am-6:30 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$1,360

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Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown ANA, Japan Airlines, and Delta from Iowa to Shanghai. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,536 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
949 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $734 on ANA. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Japan Airlines from $789 and American Airlines from $790 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Des Moines - Shanghai Pu Dong or Moline Quad-City - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, 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?

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  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Shanghai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Shanghai (average of $1,120). Flying from Iowa to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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 Iowa to Shanghai

Discover the top 3 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 July 31, 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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