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$454+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Shanghai, China

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MSP — SHA
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The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Shanghai are usually found in January or December, booked 7 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,057
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$669
(American Airlines)

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$1,556
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/2910:00 amMSP - PVG
1 stop41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/262:20 amPVG - MSP
2 stops41h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$1,018
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/222:33 pmMSP - PVG
2 stops36h 57mQatar Airways
Sat 5/1012:35 amPVG - MSP
2 stops34h 14mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/19$1,191
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/102:20 pmMSP - SHA
3 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/142:45 pmSHA - MSP
2 stops28h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,219
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/177:00 amMSP - SHA
2 stops38h 45mJapan Airlines
Mon 2/241:10 pmSHA - MSP
2 stops38h 45mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,258
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/176:18 amMSP - PVG
1 stop20h 02mDelta
Sun 3/235:30 pmPVG - MSP
1 stop27h 35mDelta
Deal found 1/20$1,301
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/116:00 amMSP - PVG
1 stop20h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/295:00 pmPVG - MSP
1 stop34h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,309
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/268:00 amMSP - PVG
2 stops27h 15mANA
Tue 2/252:30 amPVG - MSP
2 stops25h 46mANA
Deal found 1/18$1,435
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/197:05 amMSP - SHA
2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/261:30 pmSHA - MSP
3 stops33h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,479
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/223:10 pmMSP - PVG
1 stop32h 00mLufthansa
Mon 5/1211:50 pmPVG - MSP
1 stop27h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$1,483
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/211:32 amMSP - PVG
2 stops30h 53mSWISS
Thu 10/3011:40 amPVG - MSP
3 stops46h 21mSWISS
Deal found 1/19$1,488
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/118:00 amMSP - SHA
2 stops38h 25mANA
Tue 2/181:40 pmSHA - MSP
2 stops34h 48mANA
Deal found 1/20$1,502
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/306:30 pmMSP - SHA
2 stops33h 55mChina Southern
Fri 5/302:50 pmSHA - MSP
2 stops27h 41mChina Southern
Deal found 1/20$1,567

Find flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 2/19

9:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop42h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/26

5:30 pm-5:37 am

2 stops50h 07m

$1,057

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - SHA

MSPSHA

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 3/17

3:20 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops31h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/23

4:50 pm-2:56 pm

3 stops35h 06m

$1,165

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/1

7:00 am-4:30 pm

2 stops44h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/22

12:35 am-11:10 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$1,191

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - SHA

MSPSHA

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/17

7:00 am-11:45 am

2 stops38h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/24

1:10 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops38h 45m

$1,258

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 3/2

8:40 am-4:55 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/31

5:30 pm-6:10 am

1 stop25h 40m

$1,301

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/11

6:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/29

5:00 pm-9:22 am

1 stop29h 22m

$1,309

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/10

11:33 am-9:25 pm

2 stops43h 52m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/13

2:30 am-10:28 am

2 stops21h 58m

$1,473

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - SHA

MSPSHA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 2/19

7:05 am-9:40 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/26

1:30 pm-8:42 am

3 stops33h 12m

$1,479

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/22

3:10 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/12

11:50 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$1,483

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - SHA

MSPSHA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/11

8:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops38h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/18

1:40 pm-10:28 am

2 stops34h 48m

$1,502

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Travel insights for flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Minneapolis to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 4 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minneapolis to Shanghai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Minneapolis to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,843). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSP to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai, such as Delta, Lufthansa and SWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minneapolis to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai?

    Located just 7.3 mi from the city center, Minneapolis St Paul is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Shanghai from Minneapolis. Booking flights from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) to Shanghai should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Shanghai from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Minneapolis to Shanghai round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,191, Qatar Airways will fly you from Minneapolis to Shanghai and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Japan Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,258 and $1,301, respectively. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Minneapolis to Shanghai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $669. Users have also found prices from $931 and $960 on Cathay Pacific and Delta, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Minneapolis to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minneapolis to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Minneapolis to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,843). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Shanghai

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$966Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$1,265Average$1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Korean AirCheapest$1,484Average$2,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$1,513Average$2,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$1,513Average$1,637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
China EasternCheapest$1,606Average$1,911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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