Travelling from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
The timezone in Tel Aviv is UTC+2, which is eight hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your MSP to TLV flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between MSP and TLV include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
New York Newark Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight is R 5,571. A round-trip ticket right now is R 15,240. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MSP to TLV if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MSP to TLV.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
MSP's address is 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to Minneapolis St Paul Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Minneapolis St Paul Airport from central Minneapolis, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near MSP:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Consider staying in a hotel close to TLV if you have a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and venture far and wide through Tel Aviv and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Ben Gurion Intl Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
From Ben Gurion Intl Airport, Tel Aviv is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
August is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Tel Aviv in March.
Before locking in your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tel Aviv, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MSP to TLV sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Israel
Jerusalem is just one of the many cities in Israel waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Tel Aviv. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Old City of Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Israel, head for Haifa, about 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place) are among its highlights.