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$456+ 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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SHA
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,000
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$456
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,099
From Minnesota to Shanghai
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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 August 14, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/1210:42 amMSP - PVG
2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/178:35 amPVG - MSP
2 stops22h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,000
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/77:00 amMSP - PVG
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/144:20 pmPVG - MSP
2 stops21h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,013
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 10/246:24 amMSP - PVG
3 stops25h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/161:10 pmPVG - MSP
2 stops30h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,046
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/293:00 pmMSP - PVG
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/122:15 amPVG - MSP
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,063
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/206:36 amMSP - PVG
2 stops29h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/22:20 amPVG - MSP
3 stops35h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,083
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/192:55 pmMSP - PVG
2 stops35h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/267:10 amPVG - MSP
2 stops30h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/12$1,090
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sun 9/282:36 pmMSP - SHA
2 stops32h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/58:55 amSHA - MSP
2 stops25h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,137
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Mon 9/295:46 pmMSP - SHA
2 stops29h 19mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/1310:30 pmSHA - MSP
2 stops36h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/13$1,158
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/295:00 amMSP - SHA
2 stops41h 45mJapan Airlines
Tue 11/41:10 pmSHA - MSP
2 stops36h 00mJapan Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,287
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/203:24 pmMSP - SHA
2 stops36h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/37:40 pmSHA - MSP
2 stops35h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,294
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3010:54 amLSE - PVG
2 stops38h 46mQatar Airways
Mon 11/311:35 pmPVG - LSE
2 stops36h 27mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/13$1,442
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/23:23 pmMSP - SHA
2 stops31h 42mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/234:50 pmSHA - MSP
2 stops39h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/13$1,465

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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 August 14, 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 - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 9/12

10:42 am-10:05 am

2 stops34h 23m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/17

8:35 am-5:51 pm

2 stops22h 16m

$1,000

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 9/29

7:30 am-11:55 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/13

8:35 am-11:50 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$1,000

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 11/7

7:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/14

4:20 pm-12:04 am

2 stops21h 44m

$1,013

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 10/24

6:24 am-9:10 pm

3 stops25h 46m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/16

1:10 pm-5:41 am

2 stops30h 31m

$1,046

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 10/20

6:36 am-1:25 am

2 stops29h 49m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/2

2:20 am-11:48 pm

3 stops35h 28m

$1,083

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 11/19

2:55 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops35h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/26

7:10 am-11:35 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$1,090

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - PVG

MSPPVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 11/1

2:46 pm-11:40 am

2 stops31h 54m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/23

5:30 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops38h 20m

$1,119

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - SHA

MSPSHA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 9/28

2:36 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops32h 29m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/5

8:55 am-9:14 pm

2 stops25h 19m

$1,137

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - SHA

MSPSHA

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 9/29

5:46 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops29h 19m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/13

10:30 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops36h 15m

$1,158

MinneapolisShanghai

MSP - SHA

MSPSHA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 10/29

5:00 am-11:45 am

2 stops41h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/4

1:10 pm-11:10 am

2 stops36h 00m

$1,287

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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 $1,119). Flying from Minnesota to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 August 14, 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.

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  • 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 $1,119). Flying from Minnesota to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$966Average$1,599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$1,175Average$1,454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$1,301Average$1,861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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