Travelling from Minneapolis to Beijing: what you need to know
Minneapolis's main base, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Minneapolis to Beijing.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are Beijing's chief entry points.
Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Minneapolis and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your Minneapolis to Beijing flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Beijing
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Minneapolis to Beijing flights if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Minneapolis to Beijing across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for Minneapolis to Beijing flights departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 11 kilometres from central Minneapolis, MSP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Minneapolis to Beijing? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport:
When it comes to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.37% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is approximately 26 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 40 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Minneapolis to Beijing, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near PEK:
Go beyond Beijing and explore places that usually fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can pick up a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car from Hertz.
To lock in the best rate, book your vehicle from Beijing Capital International Airport several weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your date of travel.
The street address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
After your flight from Minneapolis to Beijing has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Beijing is roughly 40 kilometres from Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to PKX. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Minneapolis to Beijing:
Best time to go to Beijing
April is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis to Beijing. To skip the crowds, visit Beijing in February.
Lock in a Minneapolis to Beijing ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Beijing to range from 21ºC to 35ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap flights from Minneapolis to Beijing around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Beijing
Once you've booked your flight from Minneapolis to Beijing, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Beijing:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are essential stops on your Beijing itinerary.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Beijing. Around 113 kilometres to the south-east, its top attractions include Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
If there's time to check out another major destination in China, consider Tai'an, about 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave are key reasons to visit.
