Flying from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): What you need to know
Start your trip planning by checking out where you'll catch your flight from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Explore your options for taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), two of the city's main airports.
3 hours 15 minutes is the average duration of a direct New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight.
Minneapolis is one hour behind New York. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is located in Minneapolis, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the most popular route. There are 24 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer to head out later, hop on the last flight with Delta Air Lines at 6:30pm. Go for the first JFK to MSP departure operated by Delta Air Lines at 7:05am if you'd rather get a move on.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from New York to MSP. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Get to your destination in one go from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Direct flights from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) are available from here.
When jetting out of JFK, you can catch a direct flight from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport with Delta Air Lines.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Delta Air Lines between JFK and MSP.
Delta Air Lines stands out as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 85.16% of services arriving on schedule.
Located around 48 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
74.1% of flights that leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Think about kicking off your trip from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). You can book a direct New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) plane ticket with departures from here.
The most popular airlines that operate direct flights from New York to MSP taking off from EWR include:
Delta Air Lines ranks number one in bookings on the EWR to MSP route.
Among the carriers operating flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, United Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your New York to MSP flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.3%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Begin your trip at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and go straight to your destination without any layovers. You can book direct flights from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from here.
Fly out of LGA with Delta Air Lines. This reputable carrier offers direct New York to MSP plane tickets.
Most passengers choose to book seats with Delta Air Lines from LGA to MSP.
Delta Air Lines shines when it comes to on-time performance. An exceptional 86.73% of its services on this route complete the journey on schedule.
LGA is around 18 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 25 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight:
LGA has a solid on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on course and touch down as expected.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
If you have a late flight from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near MSP:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty or Dollar and venture far and wide through Minneapolis and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight.
The street address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
Getting from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to the centre of Minneapolis is around 11 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Right now, R 1,142 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,624. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to MSP, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Minneapolis. July is when most people book flights from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Minneapolis is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your New York to MSP plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in January when temperatures are between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF).
More about Minneapolis
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Minneapolis:
Walker Art Centre and Minneapolis Institute of Arts are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Minneapolis must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Minnehaha Regional Park.
Explore more of the United States
Rochester is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Minneapolis. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr Park, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park and Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in the United States, consider Duluth, roughly 225 kilometres north of Minneapolis. Skyline Parkway, Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive and Glensheen Estate are among its highlights.
