Chengdu

$3,323+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Chengdu (CTU)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CTU
Apr 7 — Apr 141
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$3,323
(Air China)
From Iowa to Chengdu

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Fri 5/168:07 amDSM - CTU
3 stops36h 48mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/2310:00 pmCTU - DSM
3 stops38h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$3,323

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Des MoinesChengdu

DSM - CTU

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Des Moines

Fri 5/16

8:07 am-9:55 am

3 stops36h 48m

Chengdu

Fri 5/23

10:00 pm-11:54 pm

3 stops38h 54m

$3,323

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Rainfall in Chengdu by month

Plan your trip to Chengdu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chengdu ranges from 0.0 - 9.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 9.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chengdu when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Chengdu by month

Plan your trip to Chengdu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chengdu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chengdu from Iowa?

    Most people fly into Chengdu (CTU) if they book a flight to Chengdu from Iowa. Chengdu is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Chengdu’s city center.

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from Iowa to Chengdu in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,868). 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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