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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Shanghai from $1,598

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May 21 — May 281
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,258
From Des Moines to Shanghai
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Shanghai?

Travelers have found that booking a Friday departure is the best way to save up to 11% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

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 4% versus a flight in the morning.

Cheap Japan Airlines flights from Des Moines to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Japan Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Shanghai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Japan Airlines flights we've found from Des Moines to Shanghai. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Tue 6/185:00 amDSM - SHA
2 stops41h 25mJapan Airlines
Sun 7/2112:50 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops46h 03mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/16$3,630
Mon 7/85:00 amDSM - SHA
2 stops41h 25mJapan Airlines
Sun 8/412:50 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops41h 51mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/14$3,794
Sat 7/65:00 amDSM - SHA
2 stops41h 25mJapan Airlines
Wed 7/3112:50 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops46h 03mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/14$3,924

Cheap ANA flights from Des Moines to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by ANA for the route between Des Moines and Shanghai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on ANA flights from Des Moines to Shanghai. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Sat 10/193:28 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops55h 12mANA
Tue 10/221:35 amPVG - DSM
2 stops25h 51mANA
Deal found 5/14$1,598
Mon 7/83:25 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops20h 10mANA
Sat 8/31:35 amPVG - DSM
2 stops25h 44mANA
Deal found 5/14$2,662
Sat 6/223:10 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops44h 25mANA
Sat 7/131:35 amPVG - DSM
2 stops32h 54mANA
Deal found 5/15$2,895
Sat 6/153:10 pmDSM - SHA
2 stops56h 05mANA
Sun 6/301:35 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops45h 09mANA
Deal found 5/16$3,548
Fri 6/148:00 amDSM - SHA
2 stops39h 15mANA
Sun 6/301:35 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops37h 44mANA
Deal found 5/16$3,569
Sun 5/268:00 amDSM - PVG
2 stops38h 40mANA
Fri 5/311:35 amPVG - DSM
2 stops33h 09mANA
Deal found 5/15$7,242

Cheap Des Moines to Shanghai flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Shanghai specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Des Moines to Shanghai in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sat 6/226:11 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops24h 44mBritish Airways
Sun 7/1411:00 amPVG - DSM
2 stops43h 41mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/15$2,767
Sat 6/225:54 amDSM - PVG
2 stops43h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/145:00 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop19h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$2,855
Sat 6/223:10 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops44h 25mANA
Sat 7/131:35 amPVG - DSM
2 stops32h 54mANA
Deal found 5/15$2,895
Sat 6/223:10 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops55h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/141:50 pmPVG - DSM
3 stops43h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$2,911
Mon 6/175:00 amDSM - SHA
2 stops41h 25mJapan Airlines
Sat 7/2012:50 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops41h 51mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/16$3,030
Sat 6/226:32 amDSM - PVG
1 stop18h 13mDelta
Sun 7/143:45 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop17h 45mDelta
Deal found 5/15$3,167
Sat 6/153:10 pmDSM - SHA
2 stops56h 05mANA
Sun 6/301:35 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops45h 09mANA
Deal found 5/16$3,548
Fri 6/148:00 amDSM - SHA
2 stops39h 15mANA
Sun 6/301:35 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops37h 44mANA
Deal found 5/16$3,569
Tue 6/1811:30 amDSM - SHA
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/211:35 pmSHA - DSM
3 stops44h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$3,610

Des Moines to Shanghai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Shanghai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Des Moines to Shanghai in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sat 10/193:28 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops55h 12mANA
Tue 10/221:35 amPVG - DSM
2 stops25h 51mANA
Deal found 5/14$1,598
Sat 10/194:00 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops32h 45mDelta
Wed 10/235:30 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops36h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,631
Sat 10/194:10 pmDSM - PVG
1 stop32h 35mDelta
Wed 10/235:30 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops30h 57mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,639
Sat 10/195:45 amDSM - PVG
1 stop20h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/235:00 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop18h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,787
Sat 10/197:45 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops31h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 10/2212:35 amPVG - DSM
2 stops33h 59mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$2,019
Sat 7/611:05 amDSM - PVG
2 stops37h 40mDelta
Wed 7/315:30 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops29h 51mDelta
Deal found 5/14$2,255
Sat 7/65:00 amDSM - PVG
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/315:00 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop19h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$2,307
Mon 7/84:02 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops33h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/45:00 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops35h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$2,308
Mon 7/85:00 amDSM - PVG
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/45:00 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops35h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$2,310

Des Moines to Shanghai flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Des Moines to Shanghai for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from Des Moines to Shanghai should consider booking one of these fares. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Sun 5/267:05 amDSM - PVG
2 stops19h 10mDelta
Sat 6/13:45 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops32h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/15$3,814
Sun 5/267:05 amDSM - PVG
2 stops19h 10mDelta
Sat 6/13:45 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop30h 47mDelta
Deal found 5/15$3,819
Sun 5/2612:20 pmDSM - PVG
1 stop36h 25mDelta
Sat 6/13:45 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop38h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/15$3,820
Sun 5/268:00 amDSM - PVG
2 stops38h 40mANA
Fri 5/311:35 amPVG - DSM
2 stops33h 09mANA
Deal found 5/15$7,242

Find flights from Des Moines to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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Des MoinesShanghai Pu Dong

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sat 10/19

2 stops55h 12m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/22

2 stops25h 51m

$1,598

Des MoinesShanghai Pu Dong

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sat 10/19

2 stops32h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/23

2 stops36h 11m

$1,631

Des MoinesShanghai Pu Dong

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sat 10/19

1 stop32h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/23

2 stops30h 57m

$1,639

Des MoinesShanghai Pu Dong

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sat 10/19

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/23

1 stop18h 34m

$1,787

Des MoinesShanghai Pu Dong

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sat 10/19

2 stops31h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/22

2 stops33h 59m

$2,019

Des MoinesShanghai Pu Dong

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sat 7/6

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/31

1 stop19h 17m

$2,307

Des MoinesShanghai Pu Dong

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Mon 7/8

1 stop31h 27m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/3

2 stops50h 45m

$2,479

Des MoinesShanghai Pu Dong

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Sat 6/22

2 stops24h 44m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/14

2 stops43h 41m

$2,767

Des MoinesShanghai Hongqiao Intl

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Tue 6/18

2 stops41h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/21

2 stops46h 03m

$3,630

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Deals found on 5/14

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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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.
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Average price of flights to Shanghai by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Shanghai is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $2,206. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

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 $1,999). 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

$1,259

February

$1,220

March

$1,245

April

$1,298

May

$1,538

June

$1,893

July

$1,999

August

$1,691

September

$1,420

October

$1,570

November

$1,554

December

$1,752

Temperature and rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SHA

Temperature

39.2 - 82.4 °F

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 May 16, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, ANA and Delta from Des Moines to Shanghai. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.5
Very good
921 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

ANA
8.5
Very good
921 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
921 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,472 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
921 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
921 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,387 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
921 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,514 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
921 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    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.

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Shanghai for under $1,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on ANA for just $1,598, but on average you can expect to pay $2,494.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Des Moines to Shanghai for under $3,900?

    There are currently 4+ open flights from Des Moines to Shanghai within the next 7 days for less than $3,900.

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

    Flying on ANA is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at $1,598. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,631 and $1,787, respectively.

  • What does DSM to SHA mean?

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    The Des Moines to Shanghai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/15.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Shanghai

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
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