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$454+ Cheap flights from Minnesota to Shanghai, China

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MSP — SHA
ene. 26 — feb. 21
dom. 1/26
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minnesota (USMN) 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 enero 21, 2025.

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$1,057
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One-way from

$454
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Cheapest flights from Minnesota to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minnesota to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 21, 2025.

This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/199:00 amMSP - PVG
1 stop42h 45mMultiple Airlines
mié. 2/265:30 pmPVG - MSP
2 stops50h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,057
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.
mar. 4/222:33 pmMSP - PVG
2 stops36h 57mQatar Airways
sáb. 5/1012:35 amPVG - MSP
2 stops34h 14mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/19$1,191
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
dom. 3/26:00 amMSP - PVG
1 stop19h 20mDelta
lun. 3/315:30 pmPVG - MSP
1 stop25h 40mDelta
Deal found 1/21$1,301
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/116:00 amMSP - PVG
1 stop20h 10mAmerican Airlines
jue. 5/295:00 pmPVG - MSP
1 stop29h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,309
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 3/238:40 pmMSP - SHA
2 stops54h 50mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 4/57:40 pmSHA - MSP
2 stops41h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
sáb. 3/295:24 amMSP - PVG
2 stops47h 21mUnited Airlines
sáb. 5/312:10 pmPVG - MSP
2 stops22h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,321
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jue. 10/1611:32 amMSP - PVG
2 stops24h 03mANA
jue. 10/302:30 amPVG - MSP
2 stops31h 31mANA
Deal found 1/19$1,471
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.
mar. 4/223:10 pmMSP - PVG
1 stop32h 00mLufthansa
lun. 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.
jue. 10/1611:32 amMSP - PVG
2 stops30h 53mSWISS
vie. 10/3111:40 amPVG - MSP
3 stops47h 49mSWISS
Deal found 1/19$1,563
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
mié. 4/306:30 pmMSP - SHA
2 stops27h 55mChina Southern
vie. 5/303:50 pmSHA - MSP
2 stops26h 41mChina Southern
Deal found 1/21$1,567
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
sáb. 4/126:35 pmMSP - PVG
2 stops29h 20mChina Southern
vie. 5/26:55 amPVG - MSP
2 stops35h 36mChina Southern
Deal found 1/21$1,622
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 4/138:00 amMSP - PVG
2 stops43h 45mTurkish Airlines
dom. 5/410:25 pmPVG - MSP
2 stops36h 22mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,636

Find flights from Minnesota to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Minnesota 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 enero 21, 2025.

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MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

mié. 2/19

9:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop42h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 2/26

5:30 pm-5:37 am

2 stops50h 07m

$1,057

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

mar. 4/22

2:33 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops36h 57m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 5/10

12:35 am-9:49 pm

2 stops34h 14m

$1,191

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - SHA

MSPSHA

Minneapolis St Paul

lun. 2/10

2:20 pm-10:35 am

3 stops30h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 2/14

2:45 pm-5:32 am

2 stops28h 47m

$1,219

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - SHA

MSPSHA

Minneapolis St Paul

lun. 2/17

7:00 am-11:45 am

2 stops38h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 2/24

1:10 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops38h 45m

$1,258

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

dom. 3/2

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 3/31

5:30 pm-6:10 am

1 stop25h 40m

$1,301

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

mar. 2/11

6:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 5/29

5:00 pm-9:22 am

1 stop29h 22m

$1,309

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

sáb. 3/29

5:24 am-5:45 pm

2 stops47h 21m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 5/3

12:10 pm-9:12 pm

2 stops22h 02m

$1,321

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

lun. 2/10

11:33 am-9:25 pm

2 stops43h 52m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 2/13

2:30 am-10:28 am

2 stops21h 58m

$1,473

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - SHA

MSPSHA

Minneapolis St Paul

mié. 2/19

7:05 am-9:40 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mié. 2/26

1:30 pm-8:42 am

3 stops33h 12m

$1,479

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

mar. 4/22

3:10 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 5/12

11:50 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$1,483

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Travel insights for flights from Minnesota to Shanghai

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Minnesota 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 MN to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Minnesota 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 enero 21, 2025.

When flying from Minnesota to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 enero 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways and ANA from Minnesota to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

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

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

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

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

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

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

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

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

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
3,752 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

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 Minnesota to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Minnesota to Shanghai are United Airlines ($666), Delta ($669), and China Southern ($1,022).

  • What are the most popular routes from Minnesota to Shanghai?

    When deciding which route to take from Minnesota to Shanghai consider Minneapolis St Paul - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Minneapolis St Paul - Shanghai Pu Dong or La Crosse - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minnesota 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 Minnesota to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Minnesota 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 Minnesota to Shanghai

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Minnesota 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 enero 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$966Average$1,376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$1,265Average$1,407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Korean AirCheapest$1,484Average$2,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$1,513Average$2,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$1,513Average$1,635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
China EasternCheapest$1,592Average$1,911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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