What percentage of Austin to Minneapolis flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 15.3% of flights from Austin to Minneapolis were direct. The majority of flights on this route involve at least one stop. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This suggests that travelers should anticipate layovers when planning their journey.

How long does it take to fly from Austin to Minneapolis?

A direct flight from Austin to Minneapolis typically takes approximately 2 hours and 44 minutes, covering a distance of 1679 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to about 5 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference in duration when choosing between direct and connecting options.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Austin to Minneapolis?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly with a layover from Austin to Minneapolis. Connecting flights had a median price of $170, while direct flights had a median price of $198. This represents a premium of 16% for direct flights. Although direct flights accounted for 23.4% of the observed flights, opting for a connecting flight typically offered a more economical option.

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Austin to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Austin to Minneapolis

Right now, fares for flights from Austin to Minneapolis are above the typical level. Over the past 90 days, fares typically ranged from $185–$576, with a median of $230. About 30% of recent fares from Austin to Minneapolis were classified as a good price.

For those wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Austin to Minneapolis, the data shows that December is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $153. September and July also offer competitive pricing, both with a median of $154.

A typical journey from Austin to Minneapolis takes about 5h 32m, including connections. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

The distance between Austin and Minneapolis is 1679 kilometers, making this a medium-haul flight. This distance means you can expect a journey that is longer than a short regional hop but not a full transcontinental or international flight.

How much is a round trip from Austin to Minneapolis

Regular price: $220 - $337

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

The regular price range for flights from Austin to Minneapolis is between $220 and $337. The current lowest deal is $195 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 21.

now $195

Low $220

High $337

The cheapest time to fly from Austin to Minneapolis

The cheapest month to fly from Austin to Minneapolis is December, with a median price of $153. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $445. Prices are generally lower from May to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $153

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $445

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Austin to Minneapolis

Frontier Airlines

Sun Country Airlines

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Last-minute flights going from Austin to Minneapolis

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Minneapolis

Austin (AUS) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$702

$385

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Minneapolis

Austin (AUS) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$671

$348

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Minneapolis

Austin (AUS) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$555

$367

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Minneapolis

Austin (AUS) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$494

$348

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Minneapolis

Austin (AUS) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$675

$364

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Minneapolis

Austin (AUS) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$607

$358

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$671 → $348

48%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$508 → $186

63%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$702 → $385

45%

5 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 9

$526 → $211

60%

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Austin - Minneapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $195.

Recent fares for Austin to Minneapolis are below the typical level, with 30% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for prices as low as $153.

Historically, December, September, and July offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 5h 32m.

The median flight duration for this medium-haul route is 5 hours and 32 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 15.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers 59 direct deals.

Frontier Airlines has the most direct deals, followed by Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, with 30-day patterns.

Deals for this route are frequent, appearing regularly within a 30-day window.

Austin main airports to depart from

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Minneapolis.

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

💸 Flights from ~$169

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is the primary airport serving the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area.

📍 ~11 km from Minneapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$181

Airports nearby Minneapolis used as alternative

Rochester International (RST)

Rochester International is a reliable alternative for travelers in the southern Twin Cities metro.

📍 ~135 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$338

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$1,168

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Minneapolis, United States

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$1,197

$843

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Sep 28

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Minneapolis, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,028

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Austin to Minneapolis is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $179. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $507. Even flights booked 60+ days in advance were slightly more expensive, averaging $181.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Austin to Minneapolis was considered to be $185 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $230. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $576 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $185 threshold.

Historically, December, September, and July have been among the cheapest months to fly from Austin to Minneapolis, with median prices around $153 to $154. The annual median price for this route is $230. While September appears twice in the data, indicating potential variability, these months generally offer more economical options compared to the overall annual average.

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Austin to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Austin to Minneapolis

How much is a round trip from Austin to Minneapolis

Regular price: $220 - $337

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

The regular price range for flights from Austin to Minneapolis is between $220 and $337. The current lowest deal is $195 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 21.

now $195

Low $220

High $337

The cheapest time to fly from Austin to Minneapolis

December

Cheapest

Flights from $153

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $445

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Austin to Minneapolis

Frontier Airlines

Sun Country Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Austin to Minneapolis

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Minneapolis

Austin (AUS) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$702

$385

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Minneapolis

Austin (AUS) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$671

$348

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Minneapolis

Austin (AUS) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$555

$367

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Minneapolis

Austin (AUS) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$494

$348

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Minneapolis

Austin (AUS) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$675

$364

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Minneapolis

Austin (AUS) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$607

$358

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$671 → $348

48%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$508 → $186

63%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$702 → $385

45%

5 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 9

$526 → $211

60%

Popular Airports to fly from Austin to Minneapolis

Austin - Minneapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $195.

Recent fares for Austin to Minneapolis are below the typical level, with 30% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for prices as low as $153.

Historically, December, September, and July offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 5h 32m.

The median flight duration for this medium-haul route is 5 hours and 32 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 15.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers 59 direct deals.

Frontier Airlines has the most direct deals, followed by Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, with 30-day patterns.

Deals for this route are frequent, appearing regularly within a 30-day window.

Austin main airports to depart from

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Minneapolis.

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

💸 Flights from ~$169

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is the primary airport serving the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area.

📍 ~11 km from Minneapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$181

Airports nearby Minneapolis used as alternative

Rochester International (RST)

Rochester International is a reliable alternative for travelers in the southern Twin Cities metro.

Minneapolis, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,028

$833

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

Cheap Flights from Austin to Minneapolis

Today’s best flight deals from Austin to Minneapolis

Austin to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Austin to Minneapolis

How much is a round trip from Austin to Minneapolis

The cheapest time to fly from Austin to Minneapolis

Direct flights from Austin to Minneapolis

Last-minute flights going from Austin to Minneapolis

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

Popular Airports to fly from Austin to Minneapolis

Austin - Minneapolis route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $195.

Fly in December for prices as low as $153.

Expect a median flight time of 5h 32m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Frontier Airlines offers 59 direct deals.

Deals appear frequently, with 30-day patterns.

Austin main airports to depart from

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Minneapolis used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Minneapolis

Best Elite deals to Minneapolis

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

When should I buy Austin to Minneapolis tickets?

How do I know if a Austin to Minneapolis flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Austin to Minneapolis?

What percentage of Austin to Minneapolis flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from Austin to Minneapolis?

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Austin to Minneapolis?

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Austin to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Austin to Minneapolis

How much is a round trip from Austin to Minneapolis

The cheapest time to fly from Austin to Minneapolis

Direct flights from Austin to Minneapolis

Last-minute flights going from Austin to Minneapolis

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

Popular Airports to fly from Austin to Minneapolis

Austin - Minneapolis route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $195.

Fly in December for prices as low as $153.

Expect a median flight time of 5h 32m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Frontier Airlines offers 59 direct deals.

Deals appear frequently, with 30-day patterns.

Austin main airports to depart from

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Minneapolis used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Minneapolis

Best Elite deals to Minneapolis

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Dec 30

Oct 14

Sep 30

Oct 06

Sep 29

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

When should I buy Austin to Minneapolis tickets?

How do I know if a Austin to Minneapolis flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Austin to Minneapolis?