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Flights from Des Moines to Shanghai

Find the cheapest flight options from Des Moines to Shanghai over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from MXN$11,092 and round-trip tickets from MXN$23,844.

      • DSM 16:00
        34h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:25
        Des Moines - Shanghai | Thu, Jan 22 | American Airlines
        PVG 18:25
        36h 41m
        1 stop
        DSM 17:06
        Shanghai - Des Moines | Sun, Jan 25 | American Airlines
        MXN$23,844 MXN$35,539
        33% OFF
        33% OFF
        MXN$35,539 MXN$23,844
      • DSM 05:07
        21h 18m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:25
        Des Moines - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 28 | American Airlines
        PVG 18:25
        30h 22m
        1 stop
        DSM 10:47
        Shanghai - Des Moines | Wed, Dec 31 | American Airlines
        MXN$27,670 MXN$35,539
        22% OFF
        22% OFF
        MXN$35,539 MXN$27,670
      • DSM 05:07
        21h 18m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:25
        Des Moines - Shanghai | Mon, Dec 29 | American Airlines
        PVG 18:25
        30h 22m
        1 stop
        DSM 10:47
        Shanghai - Des Moines | Wed, Dec 31 | American Airlines
        MXN$28,015 MXN$35,539
        21% OFF
        21% OFF
        MXN$35,539 MXN$28,015
      • DSM 05:07
        21h 18m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:25
        Des Moines - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 25 | American Airlines
        PVG 18:25
        30h 24m
        1 stop
        DSM 10:49
        Shanghai - Des Moines | Sun, Dec 28 | American Airlines
        MXN$29,257
        18% OFF
        MXN$35,539 MXN$29,257
      • DSM 15:28
        34h 57m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:25
        Des Moines - Shanghai | Wed, Dec 24 | American Airlines
        PVG 18:25
        19h 10m
        1 stop
        DSM 23:35
        Shanghai - Des Moines | Sat, Dec 27 | American Airlines
        MXN$29,533
        17% OFF
        MXN$35,539 MXN$29,533
      • DSM 15:28
        34h 57m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:25
        Des Moines - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 23 | American Airlines
        PVG 18:25
        19h 10m
        1 stop
        DSM 23:35
        Shanghai - Des Moines | Sat, Dec 27 | American Airlines
        MXN$29,713
        16% OFF
        MXN$35,539 MXN$29,713
      • DSM 15:38
        34h 47m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:25
        Des Moines - Shanghai | Wed, Dec 10 | American Airlines
        PVG 18:25
        18h 23m
        1 stop
        DSM 22:48
        Shanghai - Des Moines | Sun, Dec 14 | American Airlines
        MXN$30,162
        15% OFF
        MXN$35,539 MXN$30,162
      • DSM 05:07
        21h 18m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:25
        Des Moines - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 27 | American Airlines
        PVG 18:25
        30h 22m
        1 stop
        DSM 10:47
        Shanghai - Des Moines | Mon, Dec 29 | American Airlines
        MXN$30,945
        13% OFF
        MXN$35,539 MXN$30,945
      • DSM 10:29
        38h 51m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:20
        Des Moines - Shanghai | Fri, Dec 26 | Delta Air Lines
        PVG 17:30
        38h 18m
        1 stop
        DSM 17:48
        Shanghai - Des Moines | Mon, Dec 29 | Delta Air Lines
        MXN$31,092
        13% OFF
        MXN$35,539 MXN$31,092
      • DSM 06:15
        19h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:20
        Des Moines - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 27 | Delta Air Lines
        PVG 17:30
        38h 18m
        1 stop
        DSM 17:48
        Shanghai - Des Moines | Mon, Dec 29 | Delta Air Lines
        MXN$31,630
        11% OFF
        MXN$35,539 MXN$31,630
      • DSM 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA Invalid Date
        Des Moines - Shanghai | Fri, Dec 12 | Normal Airline
        SHA 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        DSM 16:00
        Shanghai - Des Moines | Sun, Dec 14 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Des Moines to Shanghai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Des Moines to Shanghai

The distance between Des Moines and Shanghai is 11,176.14km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceMXN$11,092
Cheapest return ticket priceMXN$23,844
Off-season travel monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance11,176.14km

Find the best time to fly from Des Moines to Shanghai

The cheapest time for Des Moines to Shanghai flights: Feb 15 to Feb 22 — one way flight prices from MXN$9,834.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Des Moines to Shanghai, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Delta Air Lines offers one-way fares as low as MXN$11,092 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DSM to PVG on Thu, Jan 15), while American Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from MXN$23,844 departing on Thu, Jan 22 and returning on Sun, Jan 25.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Des Moines to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Jan 15, with one-way flights priced at just MXN$11,092.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Delta Air Lines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Des Moines to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Des Moines to Shanghai on December 11, 2025 with Delta Air Lines, with prices starting at MXN$28,030.
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Des Moines is 14h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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