Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tucson International Airport (TUS): what you need to know
To ensure you get on your MSP to TUS flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Flying into Tucson (and then seeing more of United States!) is a cinch with Delta Air Lines. This popular airline has direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Tucson International Airport.
Delta Air Lines is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
With a reliable 88.14% of services arriving on schedule, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier operating MSP to TUS flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Tucson International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between MSP and TUS include:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tucson International Airport (TUS)
Currently, $78 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Tucson International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $189. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from MSP to TUS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Tucson International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MSP to TUS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Tucson International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of the flights that depart from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% arrive on time at their destination.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is about 13 miles from central Minneapolis. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Tucson International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near MSP:
Arriving at Tucson International Airport (TUS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Tucson International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TUS instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Tucson International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and see more of Tucson and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Tucson International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to central Tucson
TUS is located at 7005 South Plumer Ave..
Tucson International Airport to the center of Tucson has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 miles away.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 3 hours 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tucson International Airport (TUS)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Tucson International Airport. October is the busiest month to head to Tucson. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Tucson International Airport for June if you want to go to Tucson during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 66ºF and 100ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from MSP to TUS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 36ºF and 68ºF on average.
Explore more of United States
You've done Tucson, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey about 100 miles north-west to Phoenix to tick off its top attractions. From Desert Botanical Garden to Heard Museum and Papago Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
El Paso is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 270 miles east of Tucson. No journey is complete without dropping by Franklin Mountains State Park, Wyler Aerial Tramway and Chamizal National Memorial.
