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$1,150+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Iowa

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 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — DSM
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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$1,150
(StudentUniverse)
From Shanghai to Iowa
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This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2311:35 pmPVG - OMA
2 stops30h 59mLufthansa
Thu 8/282:00 pmOMA - PVG
2 stops36h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 3/31$1,150
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/222:15 amPVG - OMA
3 stops47h 08mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/287:19 pmOMA - PVG
2 stops35h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,300
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 4/303:45 pmPVG - MLI
2 stops43h 40mDelta
Wed 5/76:00 amMLI - PVG
2 stops44h 25mDelta
Deal found 3/31$1,305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 5/233:45 pmPVG - OMA
1 stop30h 47mDelta
Thu 8/286:15 amOMA - PVG
1 stop18h 30mDelta
Deal found 3/31$1,938
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/291:55 amPVG - MLI
2 stops32h 39mLufthansa
Wed 5/75:25 pmMLI - PVG
2 stops33h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 3/31$2,187
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 4/305:00 pmPVG - MLI
1 stop17h 23mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/76:00 amMLI - PVG
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$2,309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 4/305:00 pmPVG - MLI
1 stop17h 23mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/76:30 amMLI - PVG
1 stop19h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$2,677

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Iowa that are best for you.

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Iowa

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ShanghaiOmaha

PVG - OMA

PVGOMA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/23

11:35 pm-5:34 pm

2 stops30h 59m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 8/28

2:00 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops36h 50m

$1,150

ShanghaiOmaha

PVG - OMA

PVGOMA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/22

2:15 am-12:23 pm

3 stops47h 08m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 8/28

7:19 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops35h 26m

$1,300

ShanghaiMoline

PVG - MLI

PVGMLI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/30

3:45 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops43h 40m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 5/7

6:00 am-3:25 pm

2 stops44h 25m

$1,305

ShanghaiOmaha

PVG - OMA

PVGOMA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/23

3:45 pm-9:32 am

1 stop30h 47m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 8/28

6:15 am-1:45 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$1,938

ShanghaiMoline

PVG - MLI

PVGMLI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/29

1:55 am-9:34 pm

2 stops32h 39m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 5/7

5:25 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$2,187

ShanghaiMoline

PVG - MLI

PVGMLI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/30

5:00 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop17h 23m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 5/7

6:00 am-7:45 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$2,309

ShanghaiMoline

PVG - MLI

PVGMLI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/30

5:00 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop17h 23m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 5/7

6:30 am-2:50 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$2,677

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Deals found on 3/31

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to Iowa

Rainfall in Iowa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Iowa when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Iowa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, 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 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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 Iowa. Reviews last updated April 2, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai to Iowa, such as Delta, American Airlines and Lufthansa. 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,963 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the most popular routes from Shanghai to Iowa?

    Most travelers choose Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Omaha Eppley Airfield, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Des Moines or Shanghai Pu Dong - Des Moines when deciding on the best route from Shanghai to Iowa.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Shanghai to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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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