Flying from Seattle to Minneapolis: what you need to know
Seattle's main airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Check out your options for leaving from this terminal when booking flights from Seattle to Minneapolis.
Come in for landing at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). This is the major gateway to Minneapolis.
The average time for a direct flight from Seattle to Minneapolis is 3 hours 21 minutes. Minneapolis's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Minneapolis 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are 75 departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Seattle to Minneapolis is with Sun Country Airlines at 23:59. Choose the first SEA to MSP departure operated by Delta Air Lines at 00:25 if you want to get going early.
For a stress-free journey, arrive 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 Seattle to Minneapolis.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. A good general rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
When flying within United States, you don't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to present some form of identification, like a driver's license or ID card. Once you've found cheap flights from Seattle to Minneapolis, make sure your ID is up to date.
Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Depart from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on a nonstop flight from Seattle to Minneapolis. From SEA, you can travel directly to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
Popular airlines that have direct flights from Seattle to Minneapolis out of SEA include:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Seattle to Minneapolis. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Spokane International Airport (GEG)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Located around 23 kilometers from central Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 18 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 54 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Seattle to Minneapolis? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Get the most out of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Seattle to Minneapolis. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you want to do, here's where you can stop between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Minneapolis:
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Spokane International Airport (GEG)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
LKE is about 3 kilometers from central Seattle. It'll take you 11 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 23 minutes.
You're going on vacation, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Consider kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your flight from Seattle to Minneapolis:
Arriving in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to the center of Minneapolis takes about 19 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometers away.
It'll take around 26 minutes to get there using public transport.
Book a hotel close to MSP if you have a late flight from Seattle to Minneapolis. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Minneapolis
$81 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Minneapolis. A return flight starts at $130. These prices may change based on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from Seattle to Minneapolis, book your journey 9 months ahead of the departure date.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Seattle to Minneapolis. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Best time to go to Minneapolis
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Seattle to Minneapolis. July is the busiest month for a trip to Minneapolis. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Seattle to Minneapolis for July if you'd like to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Minneapolis to range from 14ºC to 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC and -1ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Minneapolis sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Minneapolis
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Minneapolis, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Minneapolis:
Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Institute of Arts are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Minneapolis itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
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