Travelling from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP): what you need to know
The timezone in Minneapolis is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of El Paso.
To ensure you get on your ELP to MSP flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as October, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from El Paso International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between ELP and MSP include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
San Antonio International Airport
Handy information about El Paso International Airport (ELP)
The address for ELP is 6701 Convair Dr..
El Paso International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from ELP make it to their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
El Paso International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central El Paso. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near ELP? If you're catching an early flight from El Paso International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
If you have a late El Paso International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near MSP:
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Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Minneapolis St Paul Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
From Minneapolis St Paul Airport, Minneapolis is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
The quietest month for a flight from El Paso International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Minneapolis based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from El Paso International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport for July if you'd like to explore Minneapolis during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ELP to MSP sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Minneapolis has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres south-east of Minneapolis, a visit to Milwaukee will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in the United States, consider Omaha, roughly 467 kilometres south-west of Minneapolis. Kiewit Luminarium, OUR BODY: The Universe Within and Orpheum Theatre are among its highlights.
