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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Shanghai Starting at AED 2,170

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Des Moines (DSM) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Des Moines to Shanghai based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Shanghai (SHA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 7,982.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Shanghai?

    • The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to downtown is about 33 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to downtown is about 13 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.

  • How many airports are there in Shanghai (SHA)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Shanghai (SHA): Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

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Flight Info | Des Moines to Shanghai

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 2,169
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel May
Flight distance 11,176.14 km
Popular airline American Airlines

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