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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dallas to Minneapolis St Paul flights are currently cheapest in January.

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Compare routes from Dallas to Minneapolis below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Minneapolis St Paul.

Dallas to Minneapolis: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$139
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time2 hrs, 22 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week634

Finding cheap flights from Dallas to Minneapolis St Paul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Dallas to Minneapolis St Paul is $139. 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 22 minutes is the average flight time from Dallas to Minneapolis St Paul.
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways fly direct from Dallas to Minneapolis St Paul.
As of December 2025, there are 317 flights per week flying from Dallas to Minneapolis St Paul.
The cheapest month to fly from Dallas to Minneapolis St Paul is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Dallas to Minneapolis St Paul Airport on Thursday, 8 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 22 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 St Paul 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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Minneapolis St Paul is Frontier Airlines .

Flying from Dallas to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): What you need to know

  • Start your trip planning by checking out the best place to catch your flight from Dallas to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Explore your options for setting off from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL), two of the city's main airports.

  • Take off on a direct Dallas to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 30 minutes.

  • Minneapolis's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Dallas. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is located in Minneapolis.

  • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the most popular route. There are 68 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with American Airlines at 10:15pm. Go for the first DFW to MSP departure operated by Sun Country Airlines at 6am if getting there sooner works for you.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Dallas to MSP.

  • With more travellers during high season, aim to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.

Airports in Dallas

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

  • Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Nonstop flights from Dallas to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) operate from here.

  • Well-known carriers that have direct flights from Dallas to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport leaving from DFW include:

  • The top choice among passengers flying between DFW and MSP is American Airlines.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Delta Air Lines.

  • DFW is about 32 kilometres from central Dallas. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.

  • Catching an early flight from Dallas to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, data shows 73.22% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • DFW is located at 2400 Aviation Dr.

Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)

  • Prefer to leave from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)? Direct Dallas to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) flight tickets can be booked from this popular hub.

  • From DAL, direct flights from Dallas to MSP are offered by Southwest Airlines.

  • Southwest Airlines has the largest share of bookings on the DAL to MSP route.

  • With 72.22% of its services arriving as planned, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying between Dallas Love Field Airport and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

  • On public transport, you can travel from central Dallas to DAL in around 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 20 minutes.

  • Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Dallas to MSP flight, stay in one of these hotels near Dallas Love Field Airport:

  • 76.03% of flights departing Dallas Love Field Airport arrive within the expected time frame.

  • The street address for DAL is 8008 Cedar Springs Road.

About Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

Getting from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis

  • Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Minneapolis. How long it takes to get there by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.

  • It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

  • Currently, $68 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $139. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Dallas to MSP if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.

  • Cheap Dallas to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.

  • Never miss a deal on flight tickets from Dallas to MSP by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when prices go down.

  • Save money on your flight from Dallas to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Dallas to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

  • It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Dallas to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). July is when most people travel to Minneapolis. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in February.

  • Book a Dallas to MSP flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Minneapolis to range from 14ºC to 29ºC.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Dallas to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in January when temperatures are between -19ºC and -1ºC.

More about Minneapolis

Explore more of the United States

  • Minneapolis will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres south-east of Minneapolis, a visit to Rochester will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr Park, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park and Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.

  • Duluth is another standout destination in the United States and is around 225 kilometres north of Minneapolis. No journey is complete without visiting Skyline Parkway, Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive and Glensheen Estate.

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