Travelling from Minneapolis to Bismarck Airport (BIS): What you need to know
Start your adventure at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), the main airport in Minneapolis. Search for flights from Minneapolis to Bismarck Airport (BIS) that leave from this base.
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Minneapolis to Bismarck Airport flight.
Bismarck Airport is located in Bismarck. The city's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Minneapolis.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bismarck Airport (BIS) is the most popular route. There are 34 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with Delta Air Lines at 10:05pm. Go for the first MSP to BIS departure operated by Delta Air Lines at 8:50am if you'd rather not wait around.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Minneapolis to BIS.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's a good idea to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
You can hop on a direct flight from Minneapolis to Bismarck Airport (BIS) leaving from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
When leaving from MSP, you can catch a direct flight from Minneapolis to Bismarck Airport with Delta Air Lines.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Delta Air Lines from MSP to BIS.
The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is Delta Air Lines. Its services land as scheduled 76.26% of the time.
The journey from central Minneapolis to MSP takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Minneapolis to Bismarck Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
About Bismarck Airport (BIS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Minneapolis to Bismarck Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BIS instead:
BIS is located at 2301 University Drive Bldg 17.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Bismarck Airport (BIS)
Right now, $415 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Bismarck Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $580. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Minneapolis to BIS.
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The best time to fly from Minneapolis to Bismarck Airport (BIS)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Bismarck. October is when most people book flights from Minneapolis to Bismarck Airport (BIS), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Minneapolis to BIS flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Bismarck, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 32ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -18ºC and 0ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Minneapolis to Bismarck Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Bismarck
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Bismarck right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Minneapolis to Bismarck Airport:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Bismarck when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to State Capitol Building followed by Cathedral of the Holy Spirit and North Dakota Heritage Centre.
Explore more of the United States
Bismarck has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres north of Bismarck, a trip to Minot will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Scandinavian Heritage Park, Railroad Museum & Magic City Express and Rainbow Gardens.
If you want to check out another corner of the United States, consider West Fargo, roughly 290 kilometres east of Bismarck. Wilds Park, Maple Ridge Park and Flatland Brewery are among the biggest draws.
