Traveling from Dallas to Minneapolis: what you need to know
Start planning your vacation by checking out the departure points for your flight from Dallas to Minneapolis. Explore your options for leaving from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Dallas Love Field (DAL), two of the city's main airports.
When it comes to where you'll disembark, Minneapolis's chief entry point is Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
A direct flight from Dallas to Minneapolis takes an average of 2 hours 26 minutes. Minneapolis's timezone is UTC-5 — the same as Dallas.
With 90 flights a week between the two airports, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from Dallas to Minneapolis with Frontier Airlines at 06:00. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from DFW to MSP is with Sun Country Airlines at 21:55.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Dallas to Minneapolis.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. A good general rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
For a flight within United States, you don't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to bring another kind of identification, such as an ID card or driver's license. Once you've booked cheap flights from Dallas to Minneapolis, make sure your ID is up to date.
Flying from Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You can get a direct flight from Dallas to Minneapolis taking off from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Start your journey at DFW and arrive at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
Leading airlines that have direct flights from Dallas to Minneapolis leaving from DFW include:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Dallas to Minneapolis. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)
Eppley Airfield Airport (OMA)
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The journey from central Dallas to DFW takes about 3 hours and 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 20 miles in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a handy hotel near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dallas to Minneapolis, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis is approximately 13 miles. It'll take you around 19 minutes to get to the center driving.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 26 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Dallas to Minneapolis, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near MSP:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Minneapolis
Currently, $78 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Minneapolis. The cheapest price for a return flight is $151. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
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May is the cheapest month for tickets from Dallas to Minneapolis. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Best time to go to Minneapolis
July is the busiest month for flights from Dallas to Minneapolis. To skip the crowds, go to Minneapolis in February.
Schedule your flight from Dallas to Minneapolis for July if you'd like to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Minneapolis to range from 57ºF to 84ºF.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºF and 30ºF. Search for cheap tickets from Dallas to Minneapolis sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Minneapolis
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Minneapolis right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Dallas to Minneapolis:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden are essential stops on your Minneapolis itinerary.
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