Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Taipei: what you need to know
Taipei is 13 hours ahead of Minneapolis, where Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is located. Taipei follows the UTC+8 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your MSP to Taipei flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Heading off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
We make it simple to book flight tickets from MSP to Taipei with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Haneda Airport (HND)
MSP is around 11 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near MSP. Whether you have an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Taipei or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
Of all flights departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% land on time at their destination.
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Taipei
The best price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Taipei flight is Rs119,924. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs222,367. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from MSP to Taipei. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Taipei ticket.
Locking in a cheap flight from MSP to Taipei is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has dropped.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Taipei by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei is roughly 48 kilometres. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel near TPE if you have a late flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Taipei. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Taipei and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from MSP to Taipei.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) is around 6 kilometres from central Taipei. Once you've hopped off your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Taipei, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The journey will take about 45 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to TSA. Here are a few options where you can check in after your MSP to Taipei flight:
Forget about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Grab a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare offers from 固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from TSA four weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
Before locking in your flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Taipei, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Taipei offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the off-season means you'll get better deals on hotels and fewer crowds.
Before booking a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Taipei flight ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MSP to Taipei in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Taipei
Once you've booked your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Taipei, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Taipei:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101 and Ximending Night Market are must-do's during your Taipei adventure.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've seen Taipei, now it's time to explore other corners of Taiwan. Journey about 129 kilometres south-west to T'ai-chung-shih to check off its top sights. From Taichung Park to Quanyuan Park and Yongquan Park, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Taiwan, head for Tainan, roughly 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House are key reasons to visit.
