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September 3 - September 6

Cheapest

Earliest

DTW - Minneapolis

$161

$156

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November 6 - November 8

DTW - Minneapolis

$156

$157

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November 13 - November 15

DTW - Minneapolis

$156

$157

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November 6 - November 15

DTW - Minneapolis

$148

$158

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November 8 - November 15

DTW - Minneapolis

$151

$158

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September 3 - September 13

Earliest

DTW - Minneapolis

$144

$159

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October 9 - October 11

DTW - Minneapolis

$206

$167

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October 16 - October 19

Best

DTW - Minneapolis

$211

$167

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September 10 - September 13

DTW - Minneapolis

$168

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September 3 - September 10

Earliest

DTW - Minneapolis

$157

$168

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Insights for flights from Detroit to Minneapolis

For cheap flights from Detroit to Minneapolis, fares typically range from $361–$471, with a median of $403. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding lower prices may require careful timing. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to monitor for price changes.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis? The most affordable month to fly is January, with a median fare of $334. Following closely, May offers a median fare of $362, while October also presents a competitive median of $403. These months tend to offer better value compared to the overall median.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 8.1% of recent fares being direct flights from Detroit to Minneapolis. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means travelers should anticipate at least one stop when planning their journey between these two cities.

A typical journey from Detroit to Minneapolis takes 15h 2m, including connections. This median duration accounts for itineraries that involve one or more stopovers, which are common on this route. Travelers should factor in this total travel time when making their plans.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Minneapolis

Regular price: $116 - $219

Prices for flights from Detroit to Minneapolis are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Minneapolis is between $116 and $219. The current lowest deal is $156 with Sun Country Airlines for travel from September 3 to September 6.

now $156

Low $116

High $219

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis

The cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis is January, with a median price of $334. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $619. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $334

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $619

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Direct flights from Detroit to Minneapolis

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Minneapolis

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$302

$303

One-way

Mon, Jul 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$126

$206

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$231

$226

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$227

$235

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$243

$202

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$236

$207

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Detroit to Minneapolis

7 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 13

$331 → $211

36%

4 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 10

$341 → $240

30%

5 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 29

$299 → $204

32%

7 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 12

$329 → $234

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis

Detroit - Minneapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Detroit to Minneapolis are above the typical level of $403.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis, with a median price of $334.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 15h 2m.

Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis typically take 15h 2m, with most flights having 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 8.1% of recent deals are for direct flights, making connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights.

Sun Country Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on the Detroit to Minneapolis route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, about 1 per day.

Deals for flights from Detroit to Minneapolis appear frequently, at about 1 deal per day.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Minneapolis.

📍 ~30 km from Detroit city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$156

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is a great arrival choice for flights from Detroit to Minneapolis.

📍 ~11 km from Minneapolis city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$156

Airports nearby Minneapolis used as alternative

Rochester International (RST)

Rochester International is a reliable alternative for domestic connections with easy highway access to Minneapolis.

📍 ~135 km from Minneapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$278

Duluth International (DLH)

Duluth International is a major regional hub for Northern Minnesota, offering consistent daily service.

📍 ~235 km from Minneapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$267

Sioux Falls Regional (FSD)

Sioux Falls Regional is a large regional airport that can be a price-competitive alternative for travelers.

📍 ~290 km from Minneapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$309

St. Cloud Regional (STC)

St. Cloud Regional is the closest alternative and convenient for travelers on the northwest side of the metro area.

📍 ~90 km from Minneapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$470

Dane County Regional (MSN)

Cheapest

Dane County Regional is a highly rated airport offering a full range of cabin classes, despite the longer drive.

📍 ~380 km from Minneapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$266

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Minneapolis

Minneapolis, United States

42% AI deal score

$819

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Detroit to Minneapolis is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $357. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $370, while booking 7-13 days out showed an average price of $400. Prices for flights booked 28-59 days or 60+ days in advance were both around $406 on average, suggesting that booking too far in advance may not yield the lowest fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Detroit to Minneapolis is considered to be $361 or less. The median price for this route was $403. Historically, 25% of all observed prices were at or below $361. Conversely, 75% of prices were at or below $471, indicating that prices above this amount are less common.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis, with a median price of $334. May also offers lower fares, with a median price of $362. The annual median price for this route is $403. October, with a median price of $403, has been observed as one of the more expensive months for this route.

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