Flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Grand Junction Airport (GJT): what you need to know
Leave plenty of time to catch your MSP to GJT flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Grand Junction Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MSP and GJT:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
77% of flights leaving from Minneapolis St Paul Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Minneapolis St Paul Airport from central Minneapolis, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near MSP. Whether you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Grand Junction Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Grand Junction Airport (GJT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Grand Junction Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GJT instead:
Grab a Grand Junction Airport rental car and explore Grand Junction and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Grand Junction Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Grand Junction Airport (GJT) to central Grand Junction
You'll find GJT at 2828 Walker Field Road, Suite 211.
Grand Junction Airport to the centre of Grand Junction has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Grand Junction Airport (GJT)
Before booking your flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Grand Junction Airport, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Grand Junction offers a vibrant atmosphere and lots to do, while the off-season means you'll get better hotel rates and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Grand Junction is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Grand Junction Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -14ºC (7ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MSP to GJT around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Denver is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Grand Junction. Around 322 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Denver Art Museum, Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station and Ballpark.
Albuquerque is another essential stop in the United States and is around 467 kilometres south of Grand Junction. No trip is complete without experiencing Balloon Fiesta Park, Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum and Petroglyph National Monument.
