$559+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to China
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DSM — PVG
Mar 4 — Mar 111
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,308 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $559 (Delta) |
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to ChinaExplore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 27, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 27, 2025.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 4/105:10 pmDSM - PEK
2 stops33h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/175:25 pmPEK - DSM
2 stops30h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/26![United Airlines logo]()
$1,308
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Sun 4/133:44 pmDSM - XMN
2 stops31h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/2012:15 pmXMN - DSM
3 stops46h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,474
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Thu 4/103:44 pmDSM - PEK
2 stops28h 56mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/171:25 pmPEK - DSM
3 stops41h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,548
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/137:45 amDSM - PEK
2 stops39h 15mANA
Sun 4/203:10 pmPEK - DSM
2 stops60h 28mANA
Deal found 2/27![ANA logo]()
$1,594
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Thu 4/103:44 pmDSM - CAN
2 stops30h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1710:50 amCAN - DSM
3 stops44h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,647
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 5/275:40 amDSM - PVG
2 stops43h 20mJapan Airlines
Tue 6/2410:00 amPVG - DSM
2 stops40h 28mJapan Airlines
Deal found 2/27![Japan Airlines logo]()
$1,683
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Tue 4/83:34 pmDSM - SHA
2 stops31h 41mANA
Tue 4/151:35 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops62h 03mANA
Deal found 2/27![ANA logo]()
$1,684
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2911:53 amDSM - PVG
2 stops31h 02mBritish Airways
Tue 6/2411:00 amPVG - DSM
2 stops43h 31mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/27![British Airways logo]()
$1,718
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 5/266:30 amDSM - PVG
1 stop18h 15mDelta
Tue 6/243:45 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop17h 57mDelta
Deal found 2/27![Delta logo]()
$1,744
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1011:54 amDSM - CAN
2 stops32h 01mCathay Pacific
Thu 4/1710:10 amCAN - DSM
2 stops24h 42mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/27![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,763
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Sun 4/135:59 pmDSM - CTU
3 stops28h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/201:30 pmCTU - DSM
3 stops45h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,837
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1311:54 amDSM - XMN
2 stops34h 11mCathay Pacific
Sun 4/208:35 pmXMN - DSM
3 stops28h 27mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/27![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,848
Find flights from Des Moines to China within your budget
Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to China 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 February 27, 2025.
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Des Moines
Fly to
China
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Des MoinesBeijing
DSM - PEK
DSMPEK
Des Moines
Thu 4/10
5:10 pm-3:25 pm
2 stops33h 15m
Beijing Capital
Thu 4/17
5:25 pm-10:40 am
2 stops30h 15m
$1,308
Des MoinesXiamen
DSM - XMN
DSMXMN
Des Moines
Sun 4/13
3:44 pm-12:30 pm
2 stops31h 46m
Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
Sun 4/20
12:15 pm-9:47 pm
3 stops46h 32m
$1,474
Des MoinesBeijing
DSM - PEK
DSMPEK
Des Moines
Thu 4/10
3:44 pm-9:40 am
2 stops28h 56m
Beijing Capital
Thu 4/17
1:25 pm-5:58 pm
3 stops41h 33m
$1,548
Des MoinesBeijing
DSM - PEK
DSMPEK
Des Moines
Sun 4/13
7:45 am-12:00 pm
2 stops39h 15m
Beijing Capital
Sun 4/20
3:10 pm-2:38 pm
2 stops60h 28m
$1,594
Des MoinesGuangzhou
DSM - CAN
DSMCAN
Des Moines
Thu 4/10
3:44 pm-11:30 am
2 stops30h 46m
Guangzhou Baiyun
Thu 4/17
10:50 am-5:58 pm
3 stops44h 08m
$1,647
Des MoinesShanghai
DSM - PVG
DSMPVG
Des Moines
Tue 5/27
5:40 am-7:45 pm
2 stops25h 05m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 6/25
4:05 pm-1:28 pm
2 stops34h 23m
$1,683
Des MoinesShanghai
DSM - SHA
DSMSHA
Des Moines
Tue 4/8
3:34 pm-12:15 pm
2 stops31h 41m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Tue 4/15
1:35 pm-2:38 pm
2 stops62h 03m
$1,684
Des MoinesShanghai
DSM - PVG
DSMPVG
Des Moines
Thu 5/29
11:53 am-7:55 am
2 stops31h 02m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Tue 6/24
11:00 am-5:31 pm
2 stops43h 31m
$1,718
Des MoinesShanghai
DSM - PVG
DSMPVG
Des Moines
Mon 5/26
6:30 am-1:45 pm
1 stop18h 15m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Tue 6/24
3:45 pm-8:42 pm
1 stop17h 57m
$1,744
Des MoinesGuangzhou
DSM - CAN
DSMCAN
Des Moines
Thu 4/10
11:54 am-8:55 am
2 stops32h 01m
Guangzhou Baiyun
Thu 4/17
10:10 am-9:52 pm
2 stops24h 42m
$1,763
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to China?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to China (average of $1,199). Flying from Des Moines to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,834). 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.
Rainfall in China by month
Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 1.2 - 10.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 1.2 in.
Temperature in China by month
Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing China
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated February 27, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Des Moines to China by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.9
Boarding
8.5
Food
7.7
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Anonymous,Feb 2025
MNL - HND
Entertainment
7.9
Boarding
8.5
Food
7.7
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Anonymous,Feb 2025
MNL - HND
Entertainment
7.9
Boarding
8.5
Food
7.7
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Anonymous,Feb 2025
MNL - HND
Entertainment
7.9
Boarding
8.5
Food
7.7
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Anonymous,Feb 2025
MNL - HND
Entertainment
7.9
Boarding
8.5
Food
7.7
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Anonymous,Feb 2025
MNL - HND
Entertainment
7.9
Boarding
8.5
Food
7.7
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Anonymous,Feb 2025
MNL - HND
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$1,254 | Average$1,739 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$1,416 | Average$1,619 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |