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$681 Find cheap flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Minneapolis to Shanghai departing on 10/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Minneapolis to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Minneapolis to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Shanghai (MSP-SHA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:20 pm - 10:50 amMSP-PVG
28h 30m2 stops
7:50 pm - 1:20 pmPVG-MSP
30h 30m2 stops
$1,263
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Tue, Sep 24 - Tue, Oct 8
2:47 pm - 12:05 pmMSP-PVG
32h 18m2 stops
8:10 pm - 5:30 pmPVG-MSP
35h 20m2 stops
$1,267
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Wed, Sep 4 - Wed, Nov 27
4:06 pm - 4:30 pmMSP-PVG
35h 24m2 stops
11:45 pm - 9:46 pmPVG-MSP
36h 01m2 stops
$1,445Qatar Airways
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Mon, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 4
4:20 pm - 4:30 pmMSP-PVG
35h 10m2 stops
12:35 am - 8:08 pmPVG-MSP
32h 33m2 stops
$1,488Qatar Airways
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Tue, Sep 24 - Mon, Oct 7
3:23 pm - 12:35 amMSP-PVG
20h 12m2 stops
2:30 am - 10:19 amPVG-MSP
21h 49m2 stops
$1,534ANA
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Sun, Sep 1 - Tue, Nov 26
1:10 pm - 12:15 pmMSP-SHA
34h 05m2 stops
1:40 pm - 10:19 amSHA-MSP
34h 39m2 stops
$1,561ANA
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Tue, Oct 1 - Tue, Nov 26
11:45 am - 3:45 pmMSP-PVG
39h 00m2 stops
12:10 am - 10:58 pmPVG-MSP
36h 48m2 stops
$1,595Lufthansa
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Tue, Oct 8 - Mon, Feb 17
3:05 pm - 2:50 pmMSP-PVG
34h 45m1 stop
12:10 am - 10:29 pmPVG-MSP
36h 19m2 stops
$1,608Lufthansa
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Sun, Sep 1 - Tue, Nov 26
7:00 am - 5:10 pmMSP-PVG
21h 10m1 stop
1:20 pm - 5:19 pmPVG-MSP
17h 59m1 stop
$1,758China Eastern
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Wed, Sep 4 - Wed, Dec 11
7:00 am - 5:10 pmMSP-PVG
21h 10m1 stop
1:05 pm - 6:41 pmPVG-MSP
18h 36m1 stop
$1,876China Eastern
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Wed, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 18

Flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Shanghai?

The average price of all flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Minneapolis to Shanghai, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Shanghai back to Minneapolis, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Shanghai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai is January, where tickets cost $1,288 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $3,877 and $3,192 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Minneapolis to Shanghai?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Minneapolis to Shanghai, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 55 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Minneapolis to Shanghai were found on Qatar Airways ($1,445) and ANA ($1,534). ANA proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $1,016.

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Flight from Minneapolis to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Minneapolis to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai

  • What is the cheapest flight from Minneapolis to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Minneapolis to Shanghai was $681 for a one-way ticket and $1,263 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Minneapolis and Shanghai?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Minneapolis to Shanghai?

    On your way to Shanghai, you’ll fly out from Minneapolis St Paul. You’ll be landing in one of Shanghai’s 2 airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Minneapolis to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Minneapolis and Shanghai, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Minneapolis to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Minneapolis is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to Minneapolis with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Minneapolis to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from Minneapolis up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Minneapolis to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/16Wed
3 stops
43h 08mMSP-PVG
$681
10/20Sun
2 stops
24h 45mMSP-PVG
$697
5/12Sun
3 stops
54h 22mMSP-PVG
$751
7/7Sun
2 stopsANA
39h 15mMSP-SHA
$1,016
8/13Tue
1 stopChina Eastern
21h 10mMSP-PVG
$1,048
7/8Mon
2 stopsANA
39h 15mMSP-SHA
$1,198
6/25Tue
1 stopDelta
27h 55mMSP-PVG
$1,419
5/14Tue
1 stopChina Eastern
19h 10mMSP-PVG
$1,434
7/1Mon
2 stopsJapan Airlines
40h 50mMSP-SHA
$1,491
5/17Fri
1 stopDelta
19h 15mMSP-PVG
$1,805

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Minneapolis - Shanghai Flights

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