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$504+ 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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Oct 15 — Oct 221
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Wed 10/22
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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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,256
(IEagle)

One-way from

$504
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,249
From Iowa to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($257 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Find flight deals from Iowa to Shanghai

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 September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 9/175:11 amOMA - PVG
1 stop20h 39mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/195:00 pmPVG - OMA
1 stop19h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,114
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 9/175:11 amOMA - PVG
2 stops25h 34mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/195:00 pmPVG - OMA
1 stop19h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,151
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 9/176:00 amOMA - PVG
2 stops22h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/1912:10 pmPVG - OMA
2 stops23h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,166
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/242:37 pmOMA - PVG
2 stops30h 13mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/167:50 pmPVG - OMA
2 stops32h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Mon 12/85:00 amCID - PVG
1 stop21h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/186:10 pmPVG - CID
1 stop19h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,282
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Mon 11/245:20 pmOMA - PVG
2 stops35h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/171:30 pmPVG - OMA
1 stop22h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 12/84:25 pmCID - PVG
2 stops33h 25mDelta
Thu 12/186:00 pmPVG - CID
2 stops35h 45mDelta
Deal found 9/13$1,286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Sat 11/226:33 pmOMA - PVG
2 stops34h 12mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/171:30 pmPVG - OMA
2 stops23h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Sat 11/227:25 pmOMA - PVG
1 stop31h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/176:10 pmPVG - OMA
1 stop19h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Mon 11/245:20 pmOMA - PVG
2 stops35h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/161:30 pmPVG - OMA
3 stops38h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,301
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 11/226:20 pmOMA - PVG
2 stops33h 40mDelta
Mon 12/155:30 pmPVG - OMA
2 stops34h 52mDelta
Deal found 9/12$1,304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Sat 11/227:25 pmOMA - PVG
1 stop31h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/156:10 pmPVG - OMA
1 stop19h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,306

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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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - PVG

CIDPVG

Cedar Rapids

Mon 12/8

5:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/18

6:10 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$1,282

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 11/24

5:20 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops35h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/17

1:30 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop22h 36m

$1,282

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 11/24

5:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/17

6:10 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop19h 16m

$1,282

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 11/24

6:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/16

1:30 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$1,282

Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - PVG

CIDPVG

Cedar Rapids

Mon 12/8

4:25 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/18

6:00 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops35h 45m

$1,286

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 11/22

6:33 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops34h 12m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/17

1:30 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop22h 36m

$1,295

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 11/22

7:25 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop31h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/17

6:10 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop19h 16m

$1,297

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 11/22

6:20 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops31h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/15

5:30 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop17h 29m

$1,304

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 11/22

7:25 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop31h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/15

6:10 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop19h 16m

$1,306

OmahaShanghai

OMA - SHA

OMASHA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 11/24

2:07 pm-11:45 am

2 stops31h 38m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/16

1:10 pm-1:59 pm

2 stops38h 49m

$1,321

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  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Shanghai?

    Airlines like American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Iowa to Shanghai in about 21h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h. Iowa and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 6954 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    While some choose either Omaha Eppley Airfield - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or Des Moines - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Omaha Eppley Airfield - Shanghai Pu Dong 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.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Shanghai (average of $1,090). Flying from Iowa to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 September 15, 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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