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$536+ Cheap flights from Iowa 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
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to China

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Round-trip from

$968
(American Airlines)

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$536
(Kiwi.com)
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2025.

This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/107:25 pmOMA - PVG
2 stops30h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/185:00 pmPVG - OMA
1 stop18h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$968
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.
Tue 5/63:08 pmOMA - PVG
2 stops37h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/278:10 pmPVG - OMA
2 stops27h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,029
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/810:51 amOMA - PVG
2 stops39h 34mDelta
Fri 5/233:45 pmPVG - OMA
2 stops21h 13mDelta
Deal found 4/1$1,405
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 Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/103:25 pmOMA - PEK
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/239:55 pmPEK - OMA
1 stop27h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,466
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.
Sun 8/108:00 amOMA - PVG
2 stops27h 35mANA
Wed 9/101:35 amPVG - OMA
2 stops33h 13mANA
Deal found 4/1$1,474
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/56:43 pmOMA - PEK
2 stops28h 02mLufthansa
Mon 5/262:50 amPEK - OMA
2 stops32h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 4/1$1,482
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/61:08 pmOMA - PVG
2 stops34h 57mLufthansa
Wed 5/2111:50 pmPVG - OMA
2 stops30h 44mLufthansa
Deal found 4/1$1,513
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 British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/97:29 pmOMA - PVG
2 stops47h 26mBritish Airways
Tue 5/2711:00 amPVG - OMA
2 stops48h 37mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/1$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 Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/77:55 pmOMA - SHA
2 stops50h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/241:35 pmSHA - OMA
2 stops23h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,686

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 Iowa to China that are best for you.

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OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 5/6

3:08 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops37h 37m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/27

8:10 pm-10:32 am

2 stops27h 22m

$1,029

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 5/8

10:51 am-3:25 pm

2 stops39h 34m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/23

3:45 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops21h 13m

$1,405

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

OmahaBeijing

OMA - PEK

OMAPEK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 5/10

3:25 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Beijing Capital

Fri 5/23

9:55 pm-12:23 pm

1 stop27h 28m

$1,466

OmahaBeijing

OMA - PEK

OMAPEK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 5/5

6:43 pm-11:45 am

2 stops28h 02m

Beijing Capital

Tue 5/20

2:50 am-9:23 pm

2 stops31h 33m

$1,482

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 5/6

1:08 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops34h 57m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/21

11:50 pm-5:34 pm

2 stops30h 44m

$1,513

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 5/5

8:00 am-11:40 am

2 stops38h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/20

1:35 am-9:23 pm

2 stops32h 48m

$1,520

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

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 5/9

7:29 pm-7:55 am

2 stops47h 26m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/26

11:00 am-10:37 pm

2 stops48h 37m

$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

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to China

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to China (average of $1,185). Flying from Iowa 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IA to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 3, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 Japan Airlines, ANA and Emirates from Iowa 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.

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
8.3
Very good

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Iowa to China are American Airlines ($538), Cathay Pacific ($890), and Japan Airlines ($1,130).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to China?

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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 Iowa to China?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to China (average of $1,185). Flying from Iowa 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 Iowa to China

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,113Average$1,739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,119Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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