Travelling from Nairobi to Minneapolis: what you need to know
Nairobi has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Nairobi to Minneapolis flying out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or Wilson Airport (WIL).
Come in for landing at Minneapolis's major arrival point, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
The timezone in Minneapolis is UTC-5, which is eight hours behind Nairobi.
To ensure you catch your Nairobi to Minneapolis flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Minneapolis
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap Nairobi to Minneapolis flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your plane ticket from Nairobi to Minneapolis.
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Flying from Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Nairobi to Minneapolis flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey from central Nairobi to NBO takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Nairobi to Minneapolis? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport:
67.1% of flights that take off from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Arriving in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The distance from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis is approximately 13 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Nairobi to Minneapolis, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MSP:
Hit the road running by picking up a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty or Dollar to explore Minneapolis and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport about two weeks ahead of your Nairobi to Minneapolis flight.
MSP is situated at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Best time to go to Minneapolis
July is the busiest month for flights from Nairobi to Minneapolis. To escape the crowds, visit Minneapolis in February.
The warmest month in Minneapolis is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Nairobi to Minneapolis ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Look for cheap flights from Nairobi to Minneapolis around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Minneapolis
Start your Minneapolis trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Nairobi to Minneapolis, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Walker Art Centre, Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Minneapolis itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Minneapolis has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres south-east of Minneapolis, a visit to Milwaukee will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum.
If you want to check out another major destination in United States, head for Omaha, roughly 467 kilometres south-west of Minneapolis. Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park are key highlights.
