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Flights from Des Moines to Shanghai

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Shanghai for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from THB 19,343 or round trip flights from THB 41,583.

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.

Flying from Des Moines to Shanghai

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

Cheapest one-way flight priceTHB 19,343
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceTHB 41,583
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance11,176.14 km

When is the cheapest 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 THB 17,150.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Shanghai (DSM-SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Delta Air Lines offers one-way fares as low as THB 19,343 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DSM to PVG on Thu, Jan 15), while American Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from THB 41,583 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 THB 19,343.
    · 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.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • 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 THB 48,884.
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Des Moines is 14h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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.