Travelling from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): what you need to know
A direct flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport takes on average 2 hours 5 minutes. The timezone in Minneapolis is UTC-5, which is 1 hour behind Columbus.
You can choose from 34 weekly flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The 06:05 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest available from CMH to MSP. Sun Country Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:32 if early mornings aren't your thing.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
To break up your flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the CMH - MSP route are:
Chicago Midway International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is $118. The cheapest price for a return flight is $197. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Get flight tickets from CMH to MSP by booking at least 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Handy information about John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
The journey from central Columbus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Arriving at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
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Getting from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Minneapolis. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 19 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 26 minutes.
When to fly to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The quietest month for a flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Minneapolis based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Minneapolis is July, with temperatures ranging between 14 ºC and 29 ºC. Lock in your flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CMH to MSP in January. Temperatures average between -19 ºC and -1 ºC then.
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Walker Art Centre and Minneapolis Institute of Arts are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Minneapolis to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
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