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$713 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 8/19. 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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2:47 pm - 12:05 pmMSP-PVG
32h 18m2 stops
8:05 pm - 11:10 pmPVG-MSP
40h 05m2 stops
$1,262
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Wed, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 10
3:27 pm - 12:05 pmMSP-PVG
31h 38m2 stops
8:10 pm - 6:40 pmPVG-MSP
36h 30m2 stops
$1,289
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Mon, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 4
2:34 pm - 5:10 pmMSP-PVG
37h 36m1 stop
2:05 am - 5:04 pmPVG-MSP
27h 59m2 stops
$1,436
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Wed, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 9
1:10 pm - 3:45 pmMSP-PVG
37h 35m2 stops
12:10 am - 10:29 pmPVG-MSP
36h 19m2 stops
$1,595Lufthansa
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Mon, Oct 21 - Sun, Nov 3
6:35 pm - 3:45 pmMSP-PVG
32h 10m2 stops
10:55 am - 1:15 pmPVG-MSP
39h 20m1 stop
$1,609Lufthansa
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Mon, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 30
10:06 am - 4:30 pmMSP-PVG
41h 24m2 stops
12:35 am - 9:46 pmPVG-MSP
34h 11m2 stops
$1,683Qatar Airways
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Thu, May 16 - Tue, Sep 10
10:18 am - 4:30 pmMSP-PVG
41h 12m2 stops
12:35 am - 10:12 pmPVG-MSP
34h 37m2 stops
$1,847Qatar Airways
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Thu, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 24
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 - Tue, Sep 10
10:02 am - 7:05 amMSP-PVG
32h 03m2 stops
10:05 am - 5:32 pmPVG-MSP
44h 27m2 stops
$1,905SWISS
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Tue, Jun 11 - Tue, Sep 3
7:00 am - 5:10 pmMSP-PVG
21h 10m1 stop
1:05 pm - 6:41 pmPVG-MSP
18h 36m1 stop
$2,110China Eastern
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Mon, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 30

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 Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Shanghai back to Minneapolis, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Saturday 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 Lufthansa ($1,595) and Qatar Airways ($1,683). China Eastern proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $1,048.

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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 $713 for a one-way ticket and $1,262 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?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Minneapolis and Shanghai, with Star Alliance 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.
8/19Mon
3 stops
37h 35mMSP-PVG
$713
8/19Mon
2 stops
49h 08mMSP-PVG
$717
8/13Tue
2 stops
38h 40mMSP-PVG
$751
6/29Sat
3 stops
59h 25mMSP-PVG
$791
5/16Thu
2 stops
34h 10mMSP-PVG
$799
6/30Sun
3 stops
34h 18mMSP-PVG
$833
8/13Tue
1 stopChina Eastern
21h 10mMSP-PVG
$1,048
8/2Fri
1 stopChina Eastern
19h 20mMSP-PVG
$1,076
8/13Tue
2 stopsChina Southern
28h 45mMSP-SHA
$1,104
6/30Sun
2 stopsANA
39h 15mMSP-SHA
$1,211

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Last minute flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Minneapolis to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/28Sun
multi-stop
26h 15mMSP-PVG
5/17Fri
multi-stop
40h 50mPVG-MSP
$1,370
4/29Mon
multi-stop
38h 45mMSP-PVG
6/8Sat
multi-stop
29h 21mPVG-MSP
$1,389
4/29Mon
multi-stop
29h 30mMSP-PVG
8/29Thu
multi-stop
22h 36mPVG-MSP
$1,411
4/29Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
35h 30mMSP-PVG
6/7Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
34h 37mPVG-MSP
$1,524
4/30Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
35h 30mMSP-PVG
6/4Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
34h 37mPVG-MSP
$1,548
4/28Sun
multi-stopANA
23h 55mMSP-PVG
6/4Tue
multi-stopANA
25h 44mPVG-MSP
$1,690
4/28Sun
multi-stopANA
27h 35mMSP-PVG
5/16Thu
multi-stopANA
32h 50mPVG-MSP
$1,737
4/28Sun
multi-stopChina Eastern
20h 35mMSP-PVG
5/17Fri
multi-stopChina Eastern
18h 56mPVG-MSP
$1,899
4/28Sun
multi-stopChina Eastern
20h 35mMSP-PVG
5/17Fri
multi-stopChina Eastern
18h 56mPVG-MSP
$2,276
5/1Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
20h 50mMSP-PVG
6/7Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
19h 43mPVG-MSP
$2,585

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Minneapolis - Shanghai Flights

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Minneapolis (MSP)United States

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Shanghai - Minneapolis

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