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$536+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to 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 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PVG
Apr 8 — Apr 151
Tue 4/8
Tue 4/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to China
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 April 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/155:45 amDSM - PVG
2 stops23h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/3012:10 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops21h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,463
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Tue 5/2711:51 amDSM - PVG
2 stops31h 04mBritish Airways
Tue 6/2411:00 amPVG - DSM
2 stops43h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,555
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Thu 5/291:07 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops37h 18mDelta
Sun 6/225:30 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops29h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/2$1,631
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/236:45 pmDSM - PEK
2 stops51h 35mLufthansa
Tue 6/172:50 amPEK - DSM
2 stops32h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 4/1$2,015
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2311:16 amDSM - PEK
2 stops35h 44mANA
Wed 6/183:10 pmPEK - DSM
2 stops36h 32mANA
Deal found 4/1$2,041
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Fri 5/301:21 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops34h 04mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/512:35 amPVG - DSM
2 stops36h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$2,083
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sat 5/1711:26 amDSM - XMN
3 stops34h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/241:30 pmXMN - DSM
3 stops45h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$2,111
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sat 5/1711:26 amDSM - PEK
3 stops34h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/241:25 pmPEK - DSM
3 stops45h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$2,120
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Fri 5/165:50 pmDSM - CAN
3 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/221:15 amCAN - DSM
3 stops34h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$2,149
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/176:45 pmDSM - PEK
2 stops55h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/2412:00 pmPEK - DSM
2 stops21h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$2,156
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Fri 5/165:45 amDSM - CAN
3 stops28h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/239:15 amCAN - DSM
3 stops27h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$2,262
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/154:04 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops35h 16mQatar Airways
Thu 5/2912:35 amPVG - DSM
2 stops36h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/1$2,273

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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 April 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to China that are best for you.

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Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Thu 5/15

5:45 am-5:45 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/30

12:10 pm-8:42 pm

2 stops21h 32m

$1,463

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Tue 5/27

11:51 am-7:55 am

2 stops31h 04m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/24

11:00 am-5:28 pm

2 stops43h 28m

$1,555

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Thu 5/29

1:07 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops37h 18m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/22

5:30 pm-10:19 am

2 stops29h 49m

$1,631

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Fri 5/23

6:45 pm-11:20 am

2 stops51h 35m

Beijing Capital

Tue 6/17

2:50 am-10:45 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$2,015

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Fri 5/23

11:16 am-12:00 pm

2 stops35h 44m

Beijing Capital

Wed 6/18

3:10 pm-2:42 pm

2 stops36h 32m

$2,041

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Fri 5/30

1:21 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops34h 04m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/5

12:35 am-11:52 pm

2 stops36h 17m

$2,083

Des MoinesXiamen

DSM - XMN

DSMXMN

Des Moines

Sat 5/17

11:26 am-11:05 am

3 stops34h 39m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Sat 5/24

1:30 pm-9:32 pm

3 stops45h 02m

$2,111

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Sat 5/17

11:26 am-10:50 am

3 stops34h 24m

Beijing Capital

Sat 5/24

1:25 pm-9:32 pm

3 stops45h 07m

$2,120

Des MoinesGuangzhou

DSM - CAN

DSMCAN

Des Moines

Fri 5/16

5:50 pm-11:55 am

3 stops29h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 5/22

1:15 am-10:33 pm

3 stops34h 18m

$2,149

Des MoinesBeijing

DSM - PEK

DSMPEK

Des Moines

Sat 5/17

6:45 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops55h 40m

Beijing Capital

Sat 5/24

12:00 pm-8:42 pm

2 stops21h 42m

$2,156

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to China?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to China (average of $1,185). Flying from Des Moines to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). 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 April 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Korean Air, Japan Airlines and ANA 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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,051 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,051 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,051 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,441 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,051 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
ANA
8.3
Very good
830 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,051 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,051 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,051 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to China. 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 China?

    For a flight from Des Moines to China, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to China one-way?

    $538 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and Japan Airlines, with prices starting from $890 and $1,516, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to China?

    When deciding which route to take from Des Moines to China consider Des Moines - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Des Moines - Guangzhou Baiyun or Des Moines - Beijing Capital as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to China.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to China 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 Des Moines to China?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to China (average of $1,185). Flying from Des Moines to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to China

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to China. 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 April 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,113Average$1,739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,119Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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