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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Minneapolis? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $477. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Minneapolis.$338 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Sun, 23 Aug.Return flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Buffalo Niagara on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $338, select.
Minneapolis.$357 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Jul, returning Fri, 10 Jul.Return flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Buffalo Niagara on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $357, select.
Minneapolis.$475 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Buffalo Niagara on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $475, select.
Minneapolis.$477 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Sun, 28 Jun.Return flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Buffalo Niagara on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $477, select.
Minneapolis.$580 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Buffalo Niagara on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $580, select.
Minneapolis.$580 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Buffalo Niagara on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $580, select.
Minneapolis.$581 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Buffalo Niagara on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $581, select.
Minneapolis.$615 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $615, select.
Minneapolis.$801 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $801, select.
Minneapolis.$920 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $920, select.
Minneapolis.$1,078 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 May, returning Sat, 6 Jun.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,078, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo Niagara to Minneapolis

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Direct flights from Buffalo Niagara to Minneapolis

Alternative Buffalo Niagara to Minneapolis routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Buffalo Niagara to Minneapolis? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Minneapolis St Paul

11km from central Minneapolis
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Minneapolis Downtown

17km from central Minneapolis
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St Cloud

88km from central Minneapolis
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Buffalo to Minneapolis: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$338
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time2 hrs, 13 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week32

Finding cheap flights from Buffalo Niagara to Minneapolis: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Minneapolis: Minneapolis St Paul, Minneapolis Downtown and St Cloud.
The best price we found for a return flight from Buffalo Niagara to Minneapolis is $338. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 13 minutes is the average flight time from Buffalo Niagara to Minneapolis.
Delta, KLM and WestJet fly direct from Buffalo Niagara to Minneapolis.
As of May 2026, there are 31 flights per week flying from Buffalo Niagara to Minneapolis.
The cheapest month to fly from Buffalo Niagara to Minneapolis is usually August.
If you're flying from Buffalo Niagara Airport, the cheapest airport near Minneapolis is Minneapolis St Paul – which is 11.5 km away from the centre of Minneapolis. We've found flights into this airport from $338.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Minneapolis on Thursday, 20 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 13 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Minneapolis but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Minneapolis is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 14°C. July is typically the warmest month in Minneapolis, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -16°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Sun Country Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Minneapolis.

Flying from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Minneapolis: what you need to know

  • Approximately 2 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis.

  • Minneapolis is one hour behind Buffalo, where Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located. Minneapolis follows the UTC-5 timezone.

  • Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the most popular route, with four flights a week to choose from. You can fly from BUF to MSP at 11:40 with Sun Country Airlines.

  • For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your BUF to Minneapolis flight.

  • Flying during a popular month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Start your trip at BUF and travel nonstop to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis tickets.

  • Book your seat with Delta Air Lines. This airline operates direct flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis.

  • The journey from central Buffalo to BUF takes around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • In search of a hotel near BUF? If you've booked an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:

  • When it comes to Buffalo Niagara International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.46% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • BUF is located at Genesee Street.

How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Minneapolis

  • $170 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis flight. A return flight ticket starts from $338. These fares may change depending on demand.

  • Book two months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from BUF to Minneapolis.

  • Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the cheapest price across every month.

  • There's no need to check in daily to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from BUF to Minneapolis.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis.

Airports in Minneapolis

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

  • Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 21 kilometres away.

  • Getting there by public transport takes about 25 minutes.

  • Think about booking a hotel close to MSP if you have a late flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make arrival day easier:

  • Explore without limits with a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty or Dollar and discover more of Minneapolis and beyond.

  • To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from BUF to Minneapolis.

  • MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.

Best time to go to Minneapolis

  • Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis. The city comes alive in peak season, but rates are generally higher and major attractions can get crowded. Go to Minneapolis in low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.

  • Before locking in your Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis flight ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Minneapolis, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 29ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -1ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from BUF to Minneapolis around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Minneapolis

Explore more of United States

  • Minneapolis has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. Around 483 kilometres south-east of Minneapolis, a trip to Milwaukee will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum.

  • Around 467 kilometres south-west of Minneapolis, Omaha is another essential stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park.

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