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$1,168+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Shanghai, China

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DSM — SHA
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Iowa (USIA) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 November 21, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/1012:22 pmDSM - PVG
2 stops38h 33mDelta
Thu 12/195:30 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop17h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/20$1,416
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/106:00 amDSM - PVG
3 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/191:30 pmPVG - DSM
2 stops22h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/105:03 amDSM - PVG
1 stop21h 07mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/196:10 pmPVG - DSM
1 stop18h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,957
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/178:00 amOMA - PVG
2 stops38h 15mANA
Sun 12/228:30 amPVG - OMA
2 stops47h 09mANA
Deal found 11/20$2,283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/172:55 pmOMA - PVG
2 stops36h 00mDelta
Sun 12/225:30 pmPVG - OMA
1 stop17h 39mDelta
Deal found 11/20$2,445
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/175:25 pmOMA - PVG
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/225:50 pmPVG - OMA
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$2,569
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/173:51 pmOMA - PVG
1 stop34h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/226:10 pmPVG - OMA
1 stop19h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$2,653
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/217:20 amOMA - PVG
1 stop21h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/61:30 pmPVG - OMA
1 stop24h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$4,001
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/218:00 pmOMA - SHA
2 stops49h 45mJapan Airlines
Mon 1/61:10 pmSHA - OMA
2 stops40h 55mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/21$4,778
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2111:31 amOMA - PVG
2 stops32h 34mLufthansa
Sun 1/512:10 amPVG - OMA
2 stops34h 19mLufthansa
Deal found 11/21$4,994

Find flights from Iowa to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Shanghai 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 2/28

5:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/11

5:00 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop18h 28m

$1,168

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Tue 12/10

5:39 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops33h 16m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/19

5:30 pm-11:00 am

2 stops31h 30m

$1,416

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Tue 12/10

6:00 am-9:05 pm

3 stops25h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/19

1:30 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops22h 22m

$1,438

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 2/28

8:02 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops33h 38m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/10

12:35 am-9:49 pm

2 stops34h 14m

$1,458

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Tue 1/7

1:49 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops62h 46m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/12

8:25 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops63h 27m

$1,753

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - PVG

DSMPVG

Des Moines

Tue 1/7

6:00 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops32h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/12

6:10 pm-12:11 pm

2 stops32h 01m

$1,808

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Tue 1/7

5:30 am-12:20 pm

2 stops40h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/12

1:35 pm-4:34 pm

2 stops40h 59m

$2,226

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 12/17

8:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops38h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/22

8:30 am-5:39 pm

2 stops47h 09m

$2,283

OmahaShanghai

OMA - PVG

OMAPVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 12/17

2:55 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops36h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/22

5:30 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop17h 39m

$2,445

Des MoinesShanghai

DSM - SHA

DSMSHA

Des Moines

Sun 1/5

8:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops38h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/12

1:40 pm-10:35 am

2 stops34h 55m

$2,492

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from Iowa to Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Iowa to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Shanghai (average of $1,193). Flying from Iowa to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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 PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

When flying from Iowa to Shanghai, 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 Shanghai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai 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 when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, 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 Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated November 21, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, Delta and ANA from Iowa to Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,457 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
878 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    While some choose either Cedar Rapids - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or Des Moines - Shanghai Pu Dong, Des Moines - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the most popular route from Iowa to Shanghai.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Shanghai (average of $1,193). Flying from Iowa to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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 3 airlines flying from Iowa to Shanghai

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Shanghai. 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,405Average$1,775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,452Average$1,924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,849Average$1,849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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