Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP): what you need to know
Minneapolis is seven hours behind Zurich and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ZRH to MSP flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
Right now, R 7,656 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 11,802. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ZRH to MSP if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Zurich Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
76% of flights that leave from Zurich Airport reach their destination on time.
Zurich Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 10 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near ZRH? If you're boarding an early flight from Zurich Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
If you're getting in on a late Zurich Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MSP:
Pick up a Minneapolis St Paul Airport rental car and discover Minneapolis and beyond with your own wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty and Dollar are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Minneapolis St Paul Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
Minneapolis St Paul Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Minneapolis. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Zurich Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Minneapolis in March.
The warmest month in Minneapolis is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Zurich Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from ZRH to MSP in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
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