Travelling from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Guangzhou is 14 hours ahead of Minneapolis and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MSP to CAN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Guangzhou Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between MSP and CAN:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight is R 9,064. A return fare is currently R 18,285. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MSP to CAN if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MSP to CAN.
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Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
77% of flights departing from Minneapolis St Paul Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Minneapolis St Paul Airport from central Minneapolis, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near MSP? If you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Guangzhou Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Grab a Guangzhou Airport rental car and discover parts of Guangzhou that aren't the typical tourist stops. Find your perfect set of wheels with Hertz.
Booking your ride from Guangzhou Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
The address for CAN is Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport to central Guangzhou has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Guangzhou Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Guangzhou. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Guangzhou Airport for July if you'd like to go to Guangzhou during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MSP to CAN sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've visited Guangzhou, now it's time to explore more of China. Travel about 105 kilometres south-east to Shenzhen to check off its leading attractions. From Huangshan Mountain to The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in China, head for Dongguan, roughly 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park are the start of reasons to visit.