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

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SHA
Mar 14 — Mar 211
Sat 3/14
Sat 3/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Shanghai

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 February 12, 2026.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Thu 10/17:20 pm
MSP
-
PVG
2 stops27h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 10/1112:20 pm
PVG
-
MSP
2 stops42h 52m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/11$891
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/85:47 pm
MSP
-
SHA
2 stops32h 48m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 4/284:50 pm
SHA
-
MSP
2 stops42h 32m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/11$926
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/85:47 pm
MSP
-
PVG
2 stops33h 38m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 4/282:30 pm
PVG
-
MSP
2 stops44h 52m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/11$926
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/137:11 pm
MSP
-
SHA
2 stops36h 44m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 10/201:20 pm
SHA
-
MSP
2 stops46h 48m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/9$931
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Sun 4/125:47 pm
MSP
-
PVG
2 stops33h 38m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 5/1312:20 pm
PVG
-
MSP
2 stops23h 02m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/12$947
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/103:18 pm
MSP
-
PVG
2 stops33h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/109:00 am
PVG
-
MSP
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$951
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 4/145:47 pm
MSP
-
SHA
2 stops38h 08m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 5/141:20 pm
SHA
-
MSP
2 stops46h 02m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/12$977
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/103:18 pm
MSP
-
SHA
2 stops31h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/101:20 pm
SHA
-
MSP
2 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$998
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Mon 4/135:47 pm
MSP
-
PVG
2 stops29h 18m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 5/137:20 am
PVG
-
MSP
2 stops28h 02m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/12$1,002
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Sun 8/236:21 pm
MSP
-
PVG
2 stops27h 44m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 9/15:40 pm
PVG
-
MSP
2 stops43h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/9$1,014
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1310:44 am
MSP
-
PVG
2 stops36h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/147:05 pm
PVG
-
MSP
2 stops40h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,017
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Thu 4/95:47 pm
MSP
-
PVG
2 stops29h 18m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 5/97:05 pm
PVG
-
MSP
2 stops40h 17m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/11$1,022

Find 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 February 12, 2026.

Round-trip from

$926
(BusinessClass)

One-way from

$454
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,552
From Minneapolis St Paul to Shanghai
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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 February 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai that are best for you.

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MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/10

3:18 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops33h 57m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/10

9:00 am-5:35 am

2 stops33h 35m

$953

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - SHA

MSPSHA

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/10

3:18 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops31h 47m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/10

1:20 pm-5:35 am

2 stops29h 15m

$998

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/13

5:47 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops29h 18m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/13

7:20 am-10:22 pm

2 stops28h 02m

$1,002

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/14

5:47 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops39h 23m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/13

12:20 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops23h 02m

$1,002

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/9

5:47 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops39h 23m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/10

12:20 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops23h 02m

$1,022

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 4/12

5:47 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops30h 28m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/14

7:05 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops40h 17m

$1,026

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/6

3:00 pm-10:50 am

2 stops30h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/27

12:05 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops48h 43m

$1,061

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 3/29

3:08 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops33h 07m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/5

8:35 am-9:52 am

2 stops38h 17m

$1,075

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/14

5:47 pm-11:05 am

2 stops28h 18m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/14

8:35 am-10:22 pm

2 stops26h 47m

$1,076

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - SHA

MSPSHA

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/10

5:47 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops38h 08m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/10

10:30 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops36h 52m

$1,085

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Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Minneapolis to Shanghai

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Shanghai (average of $780). Flying from Minneapolis to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,663). 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.

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 February 12, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Minneapolis to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,271 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Shanghai?

    Cathay Pacific and Korean Air can get you from Minneapolis to Shanghai in just under 29h 18m. Your travel time can differ by up to 27h 02m. The distance between Minneapolis and Shanghai is about 6737 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $1,166, American Airlines will fly you from Minneapolis to Shanghai and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $1,287. Users have found that American Airlines is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Shanghai (average of $780). Flying from Minneapolis to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,663). 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 2 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Shanghai

Discover the top 2 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 February 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,166Average$1,438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,287Average$1,743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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