Flying from Houston to Minneapolis: what you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Houston's main airports, Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Houston to Minneapolis departing from either of these.
When it comes to where you'll hop off the plane, Minneapolis's chief entry point is Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP).
The average duration of a direct Houston to Minneapolis flight is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Houston and Minneapolis are in the same timezone, UTC-6.
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 43 departures a week to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from Houston to Minneapolis is with United Airlines at 20:21. Choose the first IAH to MSP departure operated by Delta Air Lines at 06:00 to make the most of your arrival in Minneapolis.
To ensure you catch your Houston to Minneapolis flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Minneapolis
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Flying from Houston
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
You can get a direct flight from Houston to Minneapolis leaving from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH). Begin your journey at IAH and land at Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP).
Secure your Houston to Minneapolis plane tickets with Delta Air Lines. This carrier is a popular choice for direct flights from IAH.
Travelling from central Houston to IAH takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Houston to Minneapolis? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport:
When it comes to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Consider booking your direct flight from Houston to Minneapolis out of Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Nonstop services from HOU will take you to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP).
Sun Country Airlines offers direct Houston to Minneapolis plane tickets from HOU. Book your preferred aisle (or window) seat and arrive at your destination without any detours.
You can reach HOU from the centre of Houston in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes to travel the 16 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Houston to Minneapolis, kick back in one of these hotels near Houston Hobby Airport:
79% of flights leaving Houston Hobby Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Minneapolis
Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Minneapolis. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take around 20 minutes.
It usually takes 25 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Houston to Minneapolis. Book one of these accommodation options near MSP instead:
Grab a Minneapolis St Paul Airport rental car and discover Minneapolis and beyond with your own wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty and Dollar are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Minneapolis St Paul Airport about two weeks in advance of your Houston to Minneapolis flight.
MSP is situated at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Minneapolis Downtown Heliport Airport (JDT)
Central Minneapolis is around 0.64 kilometres from Minneapolis Downtown Heliport Airport (JDT). Step off your flight from Houston to Minneapolis and then look for any airport signs that'll help you get to the centre.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to JDT. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Houston to Minneapolis:
Best time to go to Minneapolis
July is the busiest month for flights from Houston to Minneapolis. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Minneapolis in March.
Book a Houston to Minneapolis ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Minneapolis to range from 14ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Houston to Minneapolis in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC and -1ºC on average.
More about Minneapolis
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Minneapolis right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Minneapolis:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Walker Art Centre, Minneapolis Institute of Art and Minnehaha Regional Park are top sights which should be on any well-planned Minneapolis itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Milwaukee is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Minneapolis. Around 483 kilometres to the southeast, popular attractions include Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, American Family Field and Milwaukee County Zoo.
If you're ready to explore another side of the United States, head for Omaha, roughly 467 kilometres southwest of Minneapolis. Kiewit Luminarium, OUR BODY: The Universe Within and Orpheum Theatre are the start of reasons to visit.