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. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant majority of routes on this corridor involve at least one stop. Planning accordingly for potential layovers is advisable.

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

A direct flight from Austin to Minneapolis typically takes about 2 hours and 44 minutes, covering a distance of 1679 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for travelers prioritizing shorter journey durations.

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 averaged $198 across the trailing 90 days. This represents a premium of 16% for direct routes. Although direct flights make up 23.4% of the options, travelers looking for more economical fares might consider routes with one or more stops.

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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 last 90 days, 30% of observed fares were classified as a good price. Prices for this route typically range from $185–$576, with a median of $230. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Austin to Minneapolis, the most affordable times to fly are typically December, with a median fare of $153, September at $154, and July also at $154. These months offer the lowest median prices compared to other times of the year.

A typical journey from Austin to Minneapolis takes approximately 5h 32m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only 15.3% of recent fares over the last 90 days were for direct flights from Austin to Minneapolis, indicating that connecting flights are the norm for this route.

The distance between Austin and Minneapolis is 1679 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that often includes at least one stop, as reflected in the prevalence of connecting itineraries.

How much is a round trip from Austin to Minneapolis

Regular price: $227 - $304

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

The regular price range for flights from Austin to Minneapolis is typically between $227 and $304. The current lowest deal is $118 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 3-Oct 7.

now $118

Low $227

High $304

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

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Austin to Minneapolis

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Minneapolis

Austin (AUS) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$289

$218

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Minneapolis

Austin (AUS) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$525

$309

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Minneapolis

Austin (AUS) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$444

$276

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Minneapolis

Austin (AUS) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$434

$200

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Minneapolis

Austin (AUS) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$280

$216

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Minneapolis

Austin (AUS) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$214

$229

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 29

$402 → $129

68%

4 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 30

$402 → $129

68%

3 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 27

$405 → $141

65%

2 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 27

$408 → $147

64%

Popular Airports to fly from Austin to Minneapolis

Austin - Minneapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Austin to Minneapolis are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December has offered the lowest median prices at $153 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 5h 32m

The median flight duration for connecting flights on this route is 5 hours 32 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $118

Frontier Airlines offers a deal for $118 from October 3 to October 7.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Austin to Minneapolis appear frequently.

Austin main airports to depart from

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is a good choice for flights from Austin to Minneapolis.

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

💸 Flights from ~$196

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is ideal for reaching Minneapolis and the wider Twin Cities area.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$196

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 Minneapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$331

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Minneapolis

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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 for a ticket is around $179. Prices tend to increase significantly for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $507. Even flights booked 7-13 days in advance are notably higher, with an average price of $411.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Austin to Minneapolis is considered to be $185 or less. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed over a 90-day period. The median price for this route was $230, indicating that half of all tickets were sold at or below this amount. Prices above $576 typically fall into the higher end of the spectrum.

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, making these months notably more affordable. While September appears twice, it represents different data points within the trailing 270 days. Travelers seeking lower fares might consider these months.

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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: $227 - $304

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

The regular price range for flights from Austin to Minneapolis is typically between $227 and $304. The current lowest deal is $118 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 3-Oct 7.

now $118

Low $227

High $304

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

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Austin to Minneapolis

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Minneapolis

Austin (AUS) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$289

$218

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Minneapolis

Austin (AUS) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$525

$309

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Minneapolis

Austin (AUS) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$444

$276

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Minneapolis

Austin (AUS) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$434

$200

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Minneapolis

Austin (AUS) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$280

$216

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Minneapolis

Austin (AUS) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$214

$229

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 29

$402 → $129

68%

4 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 30

$402 → $129

68%

3 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 27

$405 → $141

65%

2 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 27

$408 → $147

64%

Popular Airports to fly from Austin to Minneapolis