Delta SkyMiles award flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Hong Kong (HKG)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for DSM→HKG in economy, premium economy and first class. Lowest economy: 55,300 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 65 dates). Lowest first class: 477,100 miles + $5.60 (first-class space on 61 dates). Lowest premium economy: 111,600 miles + $13.10 (premium economy space on 62 dates).
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
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- Lowest economy
- 55,300 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 65 dates
- Lowest first class
- 477,100 miles + $5.60
- first-class space on 61 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 111,600 miles + $13.10
- premium economy space on 62 dates
In economy, 55,300 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles was the 4th lowest of the 11 programs with economy award space on this route; the lowest was 37,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. With Delta SkyMiles, first class started at 477,100 miles + $5.60, about 8.6 times the points of its lowest economy award (55,300 miles + $5.60).
SkyMiles award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles award AwardTool observed on DSM→HKG in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 55,300 miles + $5.60 | 2 stops |  AF DL KE KL | 9+ | 65 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 111,600 miles + $13.10 | 2 stops | DLKE | 2 | 62 | See dates | |
| First | 477,100 miles + $5.60 | 2 stops | DLKE | 4 | 61 | See dates |
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.
Observed SkyMiles award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 72,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 72,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 72,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 131,500 miles + $5.60 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 132,600 miles + $5.60 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 134,000 miles + $5.60 | 8 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | 477,100 miles + $5.60 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | 477,100 miles + $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.
How often SkyMiles award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Delta SkyMiles in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 65 of 65 | 100% | |
| Premium Economy | 62 of 65 | 95% | |
| First | 61 of 65 | 93% |
Best months to fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hong Kong (HKG) with SkyMiles
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72,000 miles + $5.60 (5 dates) | 131,500 miles + $5.60 (5 dates) | 499,900 miles + $5.60 (5 dates) | |
| 80,000 miles + taxes not reported (31 dates) | 132,600 miles + $5.60 (28 dates) | 499,900 miles + taxes not reported (28 dates) | |
| 64,200 miles + taxes not reported (18 dates) | 111,600 miles + $13.10 (18 dates) | 477,100 miles + $5.60 (17 dates) | |
| 55,300 miles + $5.60 (10 dates) | 117,700 miles + taxes not reported (10 dates) | 495,700 miles + taxes not reported (10 dates) | |
| 80,000 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | 139,500 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | 495,700 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) |
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.
How to get SkyMiles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
SkyMiles vs other programs from Des Moines (DSM) to Hong Kong (HKG)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $75.91 | 80,714 pts + $75.91Lowest | 243,592 pts + $113.51Mixed cabin | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 66,500 pts + $51.10 | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $5.60Lowest | — | — | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 47,000 pts + $58.00 | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 55,300 pts + $5.60 | 111,600 pts + $13.10 | — | 477,100 pts + $5.60Lowest |
| Etihad Guest | 67,875 pts + $293.00 | — | 110,000 pts + $293.00LowestMixed cabin | — |
| GOL Smiles | 162,000 pts + taxes not reported | 480,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 63,500 pts + $94.00 | 132,900 pts + $203.60 | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 117,900 pts + $5.60 | 250,000 pts + $5.60 | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 83,000 pts + $13.10 | — | — | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 57,500 pts + $9.53 | — | — | — |
Questions about SkyMiles award flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Hong Kong (HKG)
How many miles do you need to fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hong Kong (HKG) with Delta SkyMiles?
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Nov 8, 2026): economy 55,300 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 72,000 miles (taxes vary) over 5 months and award space on 65 departure dates; premium economy 111,600 miles + $13.10, with a typical monthly low of 131,500 miles (taxes vary) over 5 months and award space on 62 departure dates; first class 477,100 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 495,700 miles (taxes vary) over 5 months and award space on 61 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (55,300 to 80,000 miles + taxes vary), premium economy (111,600 to 139,500 miles + taxes vary) and first class (477,100 to 499,900 miles + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest SkyMiles award from Des Moines (DSM) to Hong Kong (HKG)?
In economy, 55,300 miles + $5.60. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 65 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 8, 2026, 19:08 UTC). In first class, 477,100 miles + $5.60. Seen Oct 21, 2026, 04:32 UTC for a Jan 6, 2027 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed first-class award space on 61 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 8, 2026, 19:08 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Des Moines (DSM) to Hong Kong (HKG) with SkyMiles?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Delta SkyMiles award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book SkyMiles awards from Des Moines (DSM) to Hong Kong (HKG)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest SkyMiles award prices from Des Moines (DSM) to Hong Kong (HKG)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Feb 2027 departures: 55,300 miles + $5.60 (10 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When does Delta SkyMiles release award seats for Des Moines (DSM) to Hong Kong (HKG)?
Delta SkyMiles publishes a booking window of about 331 days (about 11 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for departures as late as Mar 23, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See SkyMiles award release dates.