Flying from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Denver International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport.
Minneapolis's timezone is UTC-6, making Minneapolis one hour ahead of Denver.
Flights from DEN to MSP start from 06:00 — the first with Delta Air Lines. The last service of the day is at 21:55 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 97 weekly Denver International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your DEN to MSP flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
There's a good range of direct flights from Denver International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport to choose from. When organising your Minneapolis trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this unmissable part of the United States:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Delta.
United is the most punctual carrier that offers DEN to MSP flights. A dependable 84.87% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Denver International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport. These are the top stopovers between DEN and MSP:
Kansas City International Airport
Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport
Sioux Falls Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
$48 is currently the best price for a one-way Denver International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport flight. Return flights start from $96. These prices can change based on demand.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from DEN to MSP. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Denver International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Denver International Airport (DEN)
You'll find DEN at 8500 Pena Boulevard.
Denver International Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from DEN touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
Denver International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Denver. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the hassle out of reaching the airport on time. If you're looking for somewhere to stay before your flight from Denver International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport, check out Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport. It's a short drive from DEN.
Arriving at Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
If you're arriving on a late Denver International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near MSP:
Pick up a Minneapolis St Paul Airport rental car and explore Minneapolis and beyond with your own wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty and Dollar are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Minneapolis St Paul Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Minneapolis St Paul Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Minneapolis. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Denver International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Minneapolis in March.
Lock in your flight from Denver International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport for July if you'd like to visit Minneapolis during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -1ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DEN to MSP sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Minneapolis, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel about 483 kilometres south-east to Milwaukee to tick off its must-visit sights. From Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright to Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 467 kilometres south-west of Minneapolis, Omaha is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Kiewit Luminarium, OUR BODY: The Universe Within and Orpheum Theatre.