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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Houston to Minneapolis St Paul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 3,762. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Minneapolis.R 1,904 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,904, select.
Minneapolis.R 1,933 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Jul.One-way flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,933, select.
Minneapolis.R 1,966 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,966, select.
Minneapolis.R 1,971 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,971, select.
Minneapolis.R 1,996 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,996, select.
Minneapolis.R 2,057 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,057, select.
Minneapolis.R 2,285 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun.One-way flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,285, select.
Minneapolis.R 2,368 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,368, select.
Minneapolis.R 3,117 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,117, select.
Minneapolis.R 4,305 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,305, select.
Minneapolis.R 4,327 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Mar.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,327, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Minneapolis St Paul

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

Houston to Minneapolis St Paul: Alternative routes

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

Minneapolis St Paul

11km from central Minneapolis
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Minneapolis Downtown

17km from central Minneapolis
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St Cloud

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Houston to Minneapolis: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,904
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time2 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week188

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Houston to Minneapolis St Paul is R 3,762. 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 48 minutes is the average flight time from Houston to Minneapolis St Paul.
United, KLM and Delta fly direct from Houston to Minneapolis St Paul.
As of June 2026, there are 188 flights per week flying from Houston to Minneapolis St Paul.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Minneapolis St Paul is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Houston to Minneapolis St Paul Airport on Tuesday, 7 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 48 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.

Travelling from Houston to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP): What you need to know

  • The first chapter of your trip begins at one of Houston's main airports, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Houston to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) jetting off from either of these.

  • 2 hours 50 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Houston to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport flight.

  • Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is located in Minneapolis. The city's timezone is UTC-6 — the same as Houston.

  • With 45 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is the busiest route. Delta Air Lines operates the earliest flight at 6am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from IAH to MSP is with United Airlines at 8:21pm.

  • For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Houston to MSP.

  • Getting on a plane during a peak time like July? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Houston

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Houston to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) leave from this terminal.

  • When taking off from IAH, you can take a direct flight from Houston to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport with Delta Air Lines.

  • The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Delta from IAH to MSP.

  • United is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 78.65% of its services arriving as planned.

  • Located around 40 kilometres from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Houston to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

  • When it comes to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

  • IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • You can book a direct Houston to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) plane ticket out of Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Work out whether departing from HOU makes the most sense for you.

  • Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights from Houston to MSP leaving from HOU. Book your favourite window seat and reach your destination in a single hop.

  • Sun Country Airlines is the top choice for bookings on the HOU to MSP route.

  • Flights between Houston Hobby Airport and Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport are more likely to stay on schedule with Sun Country Airlines than with any other carrier.

  • HOU is around 19 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 50 minutes.

  • Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Houston Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to MSP flight:

  • As far as flight punctuality goes, Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 79%.

  • You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.

About Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

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

  • The centre of Minneapolis is around 11 kilometres from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. Journey times by taxi or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.

  • Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

  • Currently, R 1,904 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,762. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Houston to MSP, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.

  • Cheap Houston to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.

  • Be the first to know about deals for plane tickets from Houston to MSP by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Save money on your flight from Houston to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Houston to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

  • July is when most people book flights from Houston to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). Visit Minneapolis in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.

  • Before locking in your Houston to MSP plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Minneapolis, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Houston to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport in January when temperatures are between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF).

More about Minneapolis

Explore more of the United States

  • You've done Minneapolis, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey around 113 kilometres southeast to Rochester to check off its top sights. From Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist to Minnesota Children's Museum and The Plummer Building - Mayo Clinic Historical Suite, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 225 kilometres north of Minneapolis, Duluth is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Skyline Parkway, Aerial Lift Bridge and Skyline Scenic Overlook.

Plan the rest of your trip from Houston to Minneapolis

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