Travelling from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP): what you need to know
Minneapolis's timezone is UTC-6, making Minneapolis 14 hours behind Shanghai.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your PVG to MSP flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PVG and MSP:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
82% of flights departing from Shanghai Pudong Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from PVG.
Central Shanghai to Shanghai Pudong Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near PVG:
Arriving at Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
Book a hotel close to MSP if you're on a late Shanghai Pudong Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Minneapolis St Paul Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty or Dollar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Minneapolis and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Minneapolis St Paul Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
The street address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
From Minneapolis St Paul Airport, Minneapolis is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Minneapolis. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Minneapolis is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PVG to MSP sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
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