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$413+ Cheap flights from Minnesota 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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SHA
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Minnesota to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated October 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$886
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$413
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,378
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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 October 23, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/246:18 amMSP - PVG
2 stops39h 37mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/98:25 amPVG - MSP
2 stops23h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$886
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Sun 12/79:00 amMSP - PVG
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/148:25 amPVG - MSP
2 stops29h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$908
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Wed 11/129:30 amMSP - PVG
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/172:20 amPVG - MSP
2 stops29h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23$992
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/297:00 amMSP - PVG
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/1411:35 amPVG - MSP
2 stops26h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23$1,001
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Wed 11/126:33 amMSP - SHA
2 stops39h 47mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/184:35 pmSHA - MSP
2 stops38h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23$1,010
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/53:06 pmMSP - PVG
1 stop36h 29mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/266:55 amPVG - MSP
2 stops36h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$1,052
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Fri 10/249:50 amMSP - SHA
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/810:30 pmSHA - MSP
2 stops32h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23$1,060
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/79:00 amMSP - PVG
1 stop42h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/266:55 amPVG - MSP
2 stops36h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$1,065
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Fri 10/249:50 amMSP - PVG
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/87:05 pmPVG - MSP
2 stops36h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23$1,080
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Thu 11/203:12 pmMSP - SHA
2 stops28h 43mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/275:30 pmSHA - MSP
3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$1,089
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Thu 11/203:12 pmMSP - PVG
2 stops29h 03mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/274:30 pmPVG - MSP
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$1,089
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/243:18 pmMSP - SHA
2 stops32h 57mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/96:05 pmSHA - MSP
3 stops38h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$1,107

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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 October 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minnesota to Shanghai that are best for you.

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MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - SHA

MSPSHA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 11/12

6:33 am-12:20 pm

2 stops39h 47m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/18

4:35 pm-5:34 pm

2 stops38h 59m

$1,010

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - SHA

MSPSHA

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 2/19

7:15 am-12:20 pm

2 stops39h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/2

10:30 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops38h 32m

$1,045

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - SHA

MSPSHA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 2/18

7:15 am-3:20 pm

2 stops42h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/2

10:30 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops38h 32m

$1,045

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - SHA

MSPSHA

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 2/20

6:58 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops27h 22m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/2

10:30 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops38h 32m

$1,060

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - SHA

MSPSHA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 2/22

6:58 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops30h 22m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/2

10:30 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops38h 32m

$1,095

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - SHA

MSPSHA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/17

6:58 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops27h 22m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/5

10:30 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops38h 32m

$1,095

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - SHA

MSPSHA

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 2/19

6:58 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops27h 22m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/5

10:30 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops38h 32m

$1,095

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - SHA

MSPSHA

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 2/20

6:58 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops27h 22m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/2

10:30 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops38h 32m

$1,095

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - SHA

MSPSHA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 2/18

6:58 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops27h 22m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/5

10:30 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops38h 32m

$1,095

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - SHA

MSPSHA

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 11/24

3:18 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops32h 57m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/9

6:05 pm-6:34 pm

3 stops38h 29m

$1,107

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to Shanghai

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Shanghai (average of $732). Flying from Minnesota 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MN to SHA?

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 October 23, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Minnesota to Shanghai at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Minnesota to Shanghai?

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Minnesota to Shanghai?

    For as low as $1,288, Cathay Pacific can have you in Shanghai from Minnesota in 27h 29m. The distance from Minnesota to Shanghai is about 6737 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Shanghai (average of $732). Flying from Minnesota 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 3 airlines flying from Minnesota to Shanghai

Discover the top 3 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 October 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,166Average$1,601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,287Average$1,805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$1,288Average$1,454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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