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$542+ 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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SHA
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/247:30 amOMA - PVG
1 stop21h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/271:30 pmPVG - OMA
1 stop22h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,492
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/2412:19 pmOMA - PVG
2 stops37h 31mDelta
Wed 12/315:30 pmPVG - OMA
1 stop31h 52mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,503
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/226:20 pmOMA - PVG
2 stops34h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/58:55 pmPVG - OMA
2 stops31h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,697
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/247:30 amOMA - PVG
1 stop21h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/301:30 pmPVG - OMA
1 stop22h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,792
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/247:30 amOMA - PVG
1 stop21h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/281:30 pmPVG - OMA
1 stop22h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,810
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/248:16 amOMA - PVG
2 stops41h 34mDelta
Thu 1/15:30 pmPVG - OMA
1 stop30h 17mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,824
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/187:30 amOMA - PVG
1 stop21h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/51:30 pmPVG - OMA
1 stop22h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,977
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/185:45 amOMA - PVG
2 stops23h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/48:55 pmPVG - OMA
2 stops31h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,982
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/248:16 amOMA - PVG
2 stops41h 34mDelta
Wed 1/76:00 pmPVG - OMA
2 stops18h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,988
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/242:57 pmOMA - PVG
2 stops37h 48mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/41:30 pmPVG - OMA
1 stop22h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,017
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/236:20 pmOMA - PVG
2 stops34h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/41:30 pmPVG - OMA
1 stop22h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,072
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/177:20 amCID - PVG
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/246:40 pmPVG - CID
2 stops32h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$2,434

Find flight deals from Iowa to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$971
(Cathay Pacific)

One-way from

$542
(Cathay Pacific)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,609
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MolineShanghai

MLI - SHA

MLISHA

Moline Quad-City

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops41h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/17

1:35 pm-11:38 pm

2 stops47h 03m

$971

MolineShanghai

MLI - PVG

MLIPVG

Moline Quad-City

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-4:15 pm

2 stops45h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/17

7:05 pm-11:38 pm

2 stops41h 33m

$971

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Thu 1/29

7:00 am-11:35 am

2 stops38h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/5

8:30 am-9:04 pm

2 stops26h 34m

$1,012

Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - PVG

CIDPVG

Cedar Rapids

Wed 2/11

6:00 am-1:30 pm

2 stops41h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/15

5:30 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops44h 07m

$1,086

Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - PVG

CIDPVG

Cedar Rapids

Sun 2/1

10:05 am-8:15 pm

2 stops44h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/7

2:45 pm-6:02 pm

2 stops41h 17m

$1,111

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Fri 1/30

7:00 am-11:35 am

2 stops38h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/6

8:30 am-9:04 pm

2 stops26h 34m

$1,115

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Thu 1/29

6:24 am-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/5

5:30 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop17h 24m

$1,141

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Fri 1/30

6:24 am-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/6

5:30 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop17h 24m

$1,141

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Fri 1/23

7:00 am-11:45 am

2 stops38h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/30

1:10 pm-11:12 am

2 stops36h 02m

$1,162

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 3/6

5:19 am-4:25 pm

1 stop21h 06m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/15

6:25 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$1,167

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  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Shanghai?

    Airlines like Delta, Japan Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Iowa to Shanghai in about 18h 56m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 49m. 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 most popular routes from Iowa to Shanghai?

    While some choose either Omaha Eppley Airfield - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or Des Moines - 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,149Average$1,934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,408Average$1,926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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