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$1,375+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Hongqiao Intl, China (SHA)

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SHA
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Hongqiao Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Hongqiao Intl (SHA). 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 April 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,887
(Gotogate)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,119
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($242 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Hongqiao Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Hongqiao Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/23:34 pmDSM - SHA
2 stops31h 41mANA
Thu 5/81:35 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops38h 03mANA
Deal found 4/23$1,375
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/25:45 amDSM - SHA
3 stops27h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/81:30 pmSHA - DSM
3 stops34h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,629
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/89:37 amDSM - SHA
2 stops36h 48mJapan Airlines
Sun 6/1512:50 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops37h 38mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,887
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/77:20 amDSM - SHA
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/148:15 pmSHA - DSM
2 stops53h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,106

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Des Moines

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Hongqiao Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Sun 6/8

9:37 am-11:25 am

2 stops36h 48m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/15

12:50 pm-1:28 pm

2 stops37h 38m

$1,887

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Sat 6/7

7:20 am-11:25 am

2 stops39h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/14

8:15 pm-12:46 pm

2 stops53h 31m

$2,106

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Deals found on 4/24

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Hongqiao Intl

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Hongqiao Intl in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Rainfall in Hongqiao Intl by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Hongqiao Intl by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, 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 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Hongqiao Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hongqiao Intl. 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 Hongqiao Intl. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,452 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,452 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,452 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

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.

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

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl from Des Moines. Booking flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl from 0 different airlines.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Japan Airlines ($1,887), offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Hongqiao Intl 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $1,129). Flying from Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,820). 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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