Flying from Reykjavik to Minneapolis: what you need to know
Reykjavik's main base, Keflavik International Airport (KEF), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Reykjavik to Minneapolis.
Come in for landing at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), the chief entry point to Minneapolis.
Hop on a direct Reykjavik to Minneapolis flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 35 minutes.
Minneapolis is five hours behind Reykjavik and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from Reykjavik to Minneapolis is from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). There are seven services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to be on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from KEF to MSP is the 09:30 Delta Air Lines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last scheduled departure is at 16:45 with Icelandair.
Leave plenty of time to make your Reykjavik to Minneapolis flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Minneapolis
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Flying from Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
You can book a direct flight from Reykjavik to Minneapolis jetting off from Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Begin your trip at KEF and come in for landing at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
Icelandair is a well-known airline that offers direct Reykjavik to Minneapolis plane tickets from KEF.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Reykjavik to Minneapolis flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Keflavik International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The journey from central Reykjavik to KEF takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Reykjavik to Minneapolis? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Keflavik International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Keflavik International Airport, 66.96% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Arriving in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The distance from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis is roughly 11 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Reykjavik to Minneapolis, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near MSP:
Grab a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car and explore Minneapolis and beyond with your own wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty and Dollar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Best time to go to Minneapolis
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Reykjavik to Minneapolis. July is the most popular month for a trip to Minneapolis. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in a Reykjavik to Minneapolis ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Minneapolis to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Reykjavik to Minneapolis in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF).
More about Minneapolis
Once you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Minneapolis, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Minneapolis:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Walker Art Centre, Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden are attractions you won't want to skip in Minneapolis.
Explore more of United States
Minneapolis has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. Around 483 kilometres south-east of Minneapolis, a visit to Milwaukee will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum.
Around 467 kilometres south-west of Minneapolis, Omaha is another favourite stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park.