Cheap flights from Shanghai to Minneapolis from £505

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Wed, May 27
Shanghai PVGMinneapolis MSP
£505
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Thu, May 28
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£540
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Wed, May 27
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£570
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Tue, May 26
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£570
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Fri, May 29
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£579
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How much do flights to Minneapolis cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£505

Cheapest round-trip

£1,520

Average round-trip

£1,527

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

WestJet

Getting from Minneapolis airport to the city center

Fastest option: Light Rail (Blue Line). Best value: Metro Transit bus and Light Rail.

Minneapolis is served by Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), located approximately 16 km (10 miles) south of downtown Minneapolis. The airport offers convenient airport transfers to city center destinations via the METRO Blue Line light rail, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. The Light Rail provides a direct, affordable connection to downtown Minneapolis in about 25 minutes, making it a popular choice for travelers. Journey times by road vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-35 min

standard fare; reduced fare available

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to downtown

35-50 min

standard fare

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

connecting neighborhoods

20-40 min

metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

flexible pickup locations

20-40 min

pre-booked; varies by provider

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

20-40 min

per day; varies by vehicle and provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond the city

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The METRO Blue Line connects both Terminal 1 (Lindbergh) and Terminal 2 (Humphrey) to downtown Minneapolis.
  • Taxis and ride-hailing services pick up at designated areas outside baggage claim at both terminals.
  • Road travel times vary significantly during rush hours (7–9 AM and 4–6 PM on weekdays).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Minneapolis

Depart from
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International
Average flights per week
156
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Minneapolis

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
WestJetWJAWSNo
United AirlinesUALUANo
Korean AirKALKEYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Cathay PacificCPACXNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Minneapolis

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-5°C-13°C
February-3°C-11°C
March4°C-3°C
April11°C2°C
May19°C10°C
June25°C15°C
July28°C18°C
August27°C17°C
September23°C13°C
October14°C6°C
November5°C-1°C
December-2°C-8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
-13°C
January
Sunny days
267
days per year
Snow days
20
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
15 May
31°C13°C
22 May
86%
21°C13°C
Saturday
16 May
26°C12°C
23 May
76%
29°C15°C
Sunday
17 May
85%
14°C10°C
24 May
24°C17°C
Monday
18 May
88%
16°C13°C
25 May
28°C15°C
Tuesday
19 May
86%
12°C8°C
26 May
76%
28°C18°C
Wednesday
20 May
13°C6°C
27 May
82%
25°C16°C
Thursday
21 May
88%
19°C7°C
28 May
89%
26°C19°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Minneapolis. The most popular airlines for this route are WestJet, United Airlines, Korean Air, China Eastern Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. Shanghai and Minneapolis have 156 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
What are the most popular routes to and from Minneapolis?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Minneapolis and London, Manchester, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Edmonton, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Bangkok, Phoenix, Edinburgh, Denver, New York, Vientiane, Orlando, Bogotá, Calgary, Toronto, Dallas, Santiago de Querétaro, Lima.
Which airports are there in Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
What airports are near Minneapolis?
The main airport in Minneapolis is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International. It is also served by Minneapolis–Saint Paul International, La Crosse Regional, Duluth International, Rochester International, Chippewa Valley Regional, St. Cloud Regional, Mason City Municipal, Brainerd Lakes Regional.
Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Minneapolis?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Minneapolis with WestJet, United Airlines, Korean Air, China Eastern Airlines, Cathay Pacific.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Minneapolis?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Minneapolis, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Shanghai and Minneapolis?
Traveling between Shanghai and Minneapolis, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan
How many airports are there near Minneapolis?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Minneapolis depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Minneapolis arrive?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Minneapolis depart?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Minneapolis arrive?

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