Award flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Hong Kong (HKG)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 11 programs for DSM→HKG. Lowest economy: 37,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 250,000 miles + $5.60 (United MileagePlus); mixed cabin from 110,000 miles + $293.00 (Etihad Guest). Lowest first class: 477,100 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles).
In economy, the lowest award seen was 37,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage, against 47,000 miles + $58.00 with Avianca LifeMiles, the next-lowest program. With United MileagePlus, business class started at 250,000 miles + $5.60, about 4.5 times the points of its lowest economy award (55,000 miles + $5.60).
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The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 37,500 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops |  AA AS CX JL | — | 25 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 47,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops |  BR UA | 4 | 19 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | BR CA LH LX+2 | 8 | 64 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 55,300 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops |  AF DL KE KL | 9+ | 65 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 57,500 pts + $9.53 | 2 stops | UA | 5 | 6 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $75.91 | 2 stops | BRUA | 5 | 33 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 63,500 pts + $94.00 | 2 stops | AACX GKJL+2 | 2 | 14 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 66,500 pts + $51.10 | 2 stops | DLGK | 9+ | 12 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 67,875 pts + $293.00 | 2 stops | AA EY | 7 | 58 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 83,000 pts + $13.10 | 2 stops | DLKE | 1 | 17 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 162,000 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | AAAFKL NH | 9+ | 62 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 80,714 pts + $75.91 | 2 stops |  ACUA | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 111,600 pts + $13.10 | 2 stops | DLKE | 2 | 62 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 117,900 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | BRCAUA | 5 | 64 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 132,900 pts + $203.60 | 3 stops | AACX | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 480,000 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | AANH | 3 | 6 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest, mixed cabin | 110,000 pts + $293.00Mixed cabin | 2 stops | AAEY | 7 | 38 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 243,592 pts + $113.51Mixed cabin | 3 stops | ACUA | 1 | 50 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 250,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | BRCAUA | 9+ | 64 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 477,100 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | DLKE | 4 | 61 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Des Moines (DSM) to Hong Kong (HKG) at a glance
- From
- Des Moines International, Des Moines, Iowa, United States (DSM)
- To
- Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong (HKG)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 11 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), Jetstar Japan (GK), Japan Airlines (JL), Korean Air (KE) and 8 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Mar 2027
- Most dates with space
- 65 of 65 departure dates checked (Delta SkyMiles, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 7,685 miles (12,368 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Hong Kong (HKG)
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 47,000 pts + $58.00 | 9+ | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,714 pts + $81.51 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 132,900 pts + $203.60 | 1 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | GOL Smiles | 480,000 pts + taxes not reported | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 110,000 pts + $293.00Mixed cabin | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 477,100 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hong Kong (HKG) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37,500 pts + $5.60 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 131,500 pts + $5.60 (5 dates)SkyMiles | 110,000 pts + $293.00 (1 date)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 499,900 pts + $5.60 (5 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 37,500 pts + $13.10 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 80,714 pts + $75.91 (2 dates)Aeroplan | 115,000 pts + $293.00 (15 dates)Etihad Guest | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 111,600 pts + $13.10 (18 dates)SkyMiles | 110,000 pts + $293.00 (13 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 477,100 pts + $5.60 (17 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)AAdvantage | 117,700 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)SkyMiles | 115,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Etihad Guest | 495,700 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 139,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)SkyMiles | 392,139 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | 495,700 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)SkyMiles |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Search Des Moines (DSM) to Hong Kong (HKG)How many miles or points you need from Des Moines (DSM) to Hong Kong (HKG)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 37,500 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 80,714 points + $75.91; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In business class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 250,000 miles + $5.60, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 110,000 miles + $293.00 with Etihad Guest; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In first class, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 477,100 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
Questions about award flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Hong Kong (HKG)
How many points does it take to fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hong Kong (HKG)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 37,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 21, 2026, 04:35 UTC for a Nov 27, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 25 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 9, 2026, 16:32 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 250,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus. Seen Oct 21, 2026, 04:33 UTC for a Dec 22, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 64 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 8, 2026, 19:08 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 110,000 miles + $293.00 with Etihad Guest. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Des Moines (DSM) to Hong Kong (HKG)?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 25 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 33 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 50 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 19 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 65 dates, premium economy 62 dates, first class 61 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 58 dates, business class 38 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 62 dates, premium economy 6 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 12 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 14 dates, premium economy 3 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to Hong Kong (HKG) on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 2 to 3 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and Alaska Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Hong Kong (HKG)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (37,500 miles + $5.60) to $293.00 with Etihad Guest (67,875 miles + $293.00). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Des Moines (DSM) to Hong Kong (HKG)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hong Kong (HKG) on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 37,500 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (10 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 115,000 miles + $293.00 with Etihad Guest (15 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Jan 2027 departures from 110,000 miles + $293.00 with Etihad Guest. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Hong Kong (HKG)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 6 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Mar 23, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.