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Today’s best flight deals from Minneapolis to Houston

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October 28 - November 4

Cheapest
Best

MSP - Houston

$293

$165

Round trip

October 20 - November 4

Cheapest

MSP - Houston

$263

$165

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October 13 - November 4

MSP - Houston

$258

$172

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October 13 - October 21

MSP - Houston

$285

$172

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August 17 - August 25

MSP - Houston

$263

$177

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September 22 - October 21

MSP - Houston

$242

$181

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October 20 - October 21

MSP - Houston

$298

$185

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October 21 - November 4

MSP - Houston

$267

$186

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October 20 - October 26

MSP - Houston

$289

$186

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August 10 - August 19

Earliest

MSP - Houston

$254

$199

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Insights for flights from Minneapolis to Houston

For flights from Minneapolis to Houston, a meaningful share are non-stop, with 46.5% of recent fares offering direct service. When itineraries do include connections, most involve 3 stopovers.
Right now, cheap flights from Minneapolis to Houston typically range from $238–$624, with a median fare of $299. Current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Houston? The most affordable months to fly are July, September, and August, all with a median fare of $238. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting a price alert can be beneficial.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Houston? A typical journey from Minneapolis to Houston takes about 18h 33m, including connections. This reflects the common occurrence of connecting itineraries on this route.
The distance between Minneapolis and Houston is 1667 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves several hours of flight time, often with connections.

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to Houston

Regular price: $235 - $301

Prices for flights from Minneapolis to Houston are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Minneapolis to Houston is $235 to $301. The current lowest deal is $165 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 28 to Nov 4.

now $165

Low $235

High $301

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Houston

The cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Houston is July, with a median price of $238. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1279. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $238

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,279

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Direct flights from Minneapolis to Houston

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Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to Houston

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Frontier Airlines

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$319

$251

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Sun Country Airlines

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (HOU)

Sun Country Airlines

$382

$299

One-way

Fri, Jun 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Frontier Airlines

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$317

$260

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Frontier Airlines

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$244

$231

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Frontier Airlines

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$304

$238

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Frontier Airlines

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$302

$240

One-way

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

7 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 4

$293  →  $165

44%

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

$342  →  $221

35%

6 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 18

$324  →  $207

36%

8 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 21

$285  →  $172

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Houston

Minneapolis - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Minneapolis to Houston are above the typical level, with a median price of $299.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July, August, or September for the best prices.

Historically, July, August, and September offer the lowest median prices at $238 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 18h 33m.

The median flight duration for Minneapolis to Houston is 18 hours and 33 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct flights.

Approximately 46.5% of deals are for direct flights, with connecting flights typically having 3 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines offer direct flights.

Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines have historically offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Minneapolis to Houston appear frequently, averaging 1.03 per day.

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$165

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental is a good alternative for flights from Minneapolis to Houston.

📍 ~27 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$165

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Minneapolis to Houston.

📍 ~13 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$165

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International offers extensive domestic and growing international route networks for your trip.

📍 ~200 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$196

San Antonio International (SAT)

San Antonio International is a large international airport with reliable service and multiple carriers.

📍 ~300 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$215

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

Dallas/Fort Worth International is a massive global hub offering many destinations not served by Houston.

📍 ~380 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$169

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Dallas Love Field is a major domestic hub, particularly useful for Southwest Airlines passengers.

📍 ~370 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$253

Easterwood (CLL)

Easterwood is the closest geographical alternative for residents in Northwest Houston suburbs.

📍 ~140 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$515

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Historically, the optimal time to purchase flights from Minneapolis to Houston is 60 or more days before departure. Flights booked within this window typically average around $260. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $995. For those purchasing within 0-6 days of travel, the average price rises to $1140.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Minneapolis to Houston is considered to be $238 or less. The median price for this route was $299. Prices can go up to $624 or more for the higher end of fares.

Historically, July, September, and August have offered the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Houston, with a median price of $238 for each of these months. The annual median price for this route is $299. While July is listed as one of the cheapest months, it also appears as the most expensive month, indicating significant price fluctuations within that period.