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$599+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Shanghai, China

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MSP — SHA
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Shanghai are usually found in March or February, booked 66 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 April 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,224
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One-way from

$599
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,992
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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 April 29, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Sat 9/279:24 amMSP - PVG
2 stops37h 21mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/238:35 amPVG - MSP
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,072
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 9/23:13 pmMSP - PVG
2 stops38h 22mChina Airlines
Tue 9/2312:05 pmPVG - MSP
2 stops48h 54mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,148
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/26:00 amMSP - PVG
2 stops29h 35mANA
Mon 9/221:35 amPVG - MSP
2 stops33h 04mANA
Deal found 4/28$1,232
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 11/28:50 pmMSP - SHA
2 stops53h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/207:40 pmSHA - MSP
2 stops42h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,294
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/279:04 amMSP - PVG
2 stops40h 01mAir Canada
Thu 6/53:55 pmPVG - MSP
2 stops33h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$1,412
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sat 8/93:10 pmMSP - SHA
2 stops40h 45mCathay Pacific
Sun 8/311:20 pmSHA - MSP
2 stops46h 51mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/27$1,535
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/293:18 pmMSP - PVG
2 stops27h 37mBritish Airways
Tue 6/311:00 amPVG - MSP
2 stops48h 21mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,552
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 9/24:55 pmMSP - PVG
2 stops33h 55mLufthansa
Tue 9/2311:50 pmPVG - MSP
1 stop27h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$1,569
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sun 11/26:20 pmMSP - PVG
2 stops31h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/206:10 pmPVG - MSP
1 stop18h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,584
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sun 11/23:24 pmMSP - PVG
3 stops51h 01mSWISS
Thu 11/2011:40 amPVG - MSP
3 stops47h 21mSWISS
Deal found 4/28$1,596
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 9/295:48 amMSP - PVG
2 stops22h 37mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/38:25 pmPVG - MSP
3 stops31h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,628
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 10/76:08 pmMSP - PVG
2 stops32h 17mDelta
Fri 10/243:45 pmPVG - MSP
1 stop17h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/28$1,778

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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 April 29, 2025.
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

Sun 6/1

3:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop37h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/4

2:15 am-5:36 am

2 stops40h 21m

$1,224

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/2

11:20 am-12:35 am

2 stops24h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/4

8:25 am-3:54 pm

2 stops44h 29m

$1,334

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - SHA

MSPSHA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 9/27

9:24 am-4:30 pm

2 stops42h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/23

7:40 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops33h 32m

$1,344

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/27

9:04 am-2:05 pm

2 stops40h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/5

3:55 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$1,412

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - SHA

MSPSHA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 8/9

3:10 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops40h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/31

1:20 pm-11:11 pm

2 stops46h 51m

$1,535

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 5/29

3:18 pm-7:55 am

2 stops27h 37m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/3

11:00 am-10:21 pm

2 stops48h 21m

$1,552

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/28

4:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/5

1:55 am-11:11 pm

2 stops34h 16m

$1,671

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 7/15

10:05 am-7:40 am

2 stops32h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/31

10:10 am-4:19 pm

3 stops43h 09m

$1,854

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 5/26

6:56 am-3:25 pm

1 stop19h 29m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/10

5:30 pm-5:12 am

1 stop24h 42m

$1,861

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 6/7

5:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/21

5:00 pm-12:22 am

1 stop20h 22m

$1,863

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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

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 April 25, 2025.

Booking 65 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Shanghai (average of $1,167). Flying from Minneapolis to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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 April 29, 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 April 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai, such as Korean Air, Japan Airlines and ANA. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,063 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,063 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,063 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,063 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
ANA
8.3
Very good
855 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,063 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,063 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,063 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

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 5 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $1,334, ANA will fly you from Minneapolis to Shanghai and back. In addition to ANA, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Canada and Cathay Pacific - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,412 and $1,535, respectively. Users have found that ANA is 27% 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 China Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,052. Users have also found prices from $1,228 and $1,232 on Delta and Japan Airlines, 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Shanghai (average of $1,167). Flying from Minneapolis to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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 5 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Shanghai

Discover the top 5 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$966Average$1,631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$1,244Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$1,301Average$1,921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Korean AirCheapest$1,484Average$1,696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China EasternCheapest$1,606Average$1,900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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