Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Minneapolis
Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Minneapolis
Looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to Minneapolis? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Shanghai to Minneapolis vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 35,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Shanghai to Minneapolis for specific travel dates.
2026-12-05
PVG - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $37.7
2026-12-06
PVG - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $37.7
2026-12-07
PVG - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $37.7
2026-12-07
PVG - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $37.7
2026-12-08
PVG - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $37.7
2026-12-08
PVG - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $37.7
Shanghai to Minneapolis flight facts
Distance
6,749 mi
10,861 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 14h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−14h
Minneapolis is 14 hours behind Shanghai.
Airports in Shanghai
PVG · Shanghai Pudong Intl
SHA · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Airports in Minneapolis
MSP · Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain
Premium cabin flights from Shanghai to Minneapolis
Premium cabin
2026-12-07
PVG - MSP
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 65,000 Pts + $37.7
Premium cabin
2026-12-07
PVG - MSP
First | 2 Stops
From 150,000 Pts + $47
Premium cabin
2026-12-07
PVG - MSP
First | 2 Stops
From 150,000 Pts + $47
Premium cabin
2026-12-08
PVG - MSP
First | 2 Stops
From 150,000 Pts + $47
Premium cabin
2026-12-08
PVG - MSP
First | 2 Stops
From 150,000 Pts + $47
Premium cabin
2026-12-07
PVG - MSP
Business | 2 Stops
From 110,000 Pts + $47
Selected hotels for your next stay
Minneapolis, MN (USA)
Emery, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $118
Minneapolis, MN (USA)
Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis
From Pts or $218
Bloomington, MN (USA)
JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America
From Pts or $203
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Shanghai to Minneapolis depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Shanghai to Minneapolis.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Shanghai to Minneapolis.
Shanghai and Minneapolis are about 6,749 miles (10,861 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 6,749-mile straight-line distance takes about 14h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Minneapolis is 14 hours behind Shanghai.
Departures from Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Intl (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Arrivals in Minneapolis: Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Minneapolis, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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