Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): what you need to know
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8, which is 13 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MSP to PEK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between MSP and PEK:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight is R 8,257. A return fare right now is R 16,482. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from MSP to PEK, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport.
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Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's on-time performance, 77.37% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MSP? If you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
If you're getting in on a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near PEK:
Venture beyond Beijing and check out places that usually fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car from Hertz.
To lock in the lowest rate, book your vehicle from Beijing Capital International Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to your departure date.
Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital International Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from central Beijing. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
April is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Beijing in February.
The warmest month in Beijing is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MSP to PEK in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Beijing has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a visit to Tianjin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another favourite stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.
