Travelling from Minneapolis to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in Minneapolis. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Minneapolis to Zurich Airport (ZRH) leaving from here.
Zurich Airport is located in Zurich. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Minneapolis.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Minneapolis to ZRH.
Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Minneapolis to ZRH. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The journey from central Minneapolis to MSP takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis to Zurich Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
77.37% of flights that depart Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport reach their destination on time.
MSP's address is 6040 28th Avenue South.
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Have a late flight from Minneapolis to Zurich Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near ZRH and get cosy, quick:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Zurich and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Minneapolis to Zurich Airport flight.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Central Zurich is about 10 kilometres from Zurich Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Zurich Airport is R 5,754. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 8,034. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Minneapolis to ZRH if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Minneapolis to Zurich Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Find a cheap flight from Minneapolis to Zurich Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Minneapolis to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Minneapolis to Zurich Airport (ZRH). July is the most popular month to visit Zurich. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in February.
Book a Minneapolis to ZRH plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Zurich to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Minneapolis to Zurich Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Zurich
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Zurich right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Minneapolis to Zurich Airport:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Zurich when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for Bahnhofstrasse followed by Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres south-west of Zurich, a visit to Lausanne will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Olympic Park, Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Switzerland, consider Lugano, about 161 kilometres south of Zurich. Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano are key reasons to visit.
