Travelling from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): what you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of New York's main airports, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) or John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Check out your options for booking a flight from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) departing from either of these.
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 1 minute. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is located in Minneapolis. The city operates in the UTC-5 timezone and is 1 hour behind New York.
The busiest route is from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), with 72 direct services every week. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from EWR to MSP is the 06:00 Sun Country Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 21:55 with United.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from New York to MSP.
August is a busy time to fly out. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Fourth of July, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Get to your destination in one go from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Nonstop flights from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) operate from here.
At EWR, you can choose from various carriers that offer direct flights from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, including:
EWR is around 24 kilometres from central New York. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the best route and available public transport options.
Looking for a handy hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Looking to fly out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)? You can book a direct flight from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) departing from this hub.
There are numerous airlines that operate direct flights from New York to MSP. Compare your options below to find out which carrier best fits your holiday plans leaving from JFK:
JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 48 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away from home? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near John F. Kennedy International Airport the day before your flight from New York to MSP:
About Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Consider staying in a hotel near MSP if you're taking a late flight from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
From Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Minneapolis is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 19 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 26 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
For a one-way ticket from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, R 1,468 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from R 2,873. These are the lowest fares right now but may change based on availability.
Book 8 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from New York to MSP.
You'll land the biggest savings on your tickets from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport if you take off in May. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest day to fly.
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The best time to fly from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Minneapolis, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Minneapolis. July is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from New York to MSP during then and you can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC and -1ºC. Search for cheap flights from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Minneapolis
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Minneapolis:
Walker Art Centre and Minneapolis Institute of Arts are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Minneapolis to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
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