Can I fly direct from Nashville to Minneapolis?

Yes, direct flights from Nashville to Minneapolis are commonly available. Historically, approximately 69.4% of all flights on this route have been direct. For those flights that do include stopovers, the median number of stopovers across the trailing 90 days was 2. This suggests that while connecting flights exist, a significant majority of options are direct.

Should I set a price alert for Nashville to Minneapolis flights?

Historically, flights from Nashville to Minneapolis are frequently discounted. This route is classified as one with frequent deal availability across the trailing 30 days. Given the consistent appearance of deals, setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers looking to secure a favorable fare.

Flights From Nashville

To Minneapolis

Cheap Flights from Nashville to Minneapolis

Q: How long is the flight from Nashville to Minneapolis?

The typical direct flight from Nashville to Minneapolis has a median duration of 2 hours and 7 minutes, covering a distance of 1119 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 4 hours and 33 minutes. Travelers can expect a significant difference in travel time depending on whether they choose a direct or connecting option.

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Nashville to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Nashville to Minneapolis

For cheap flights from Nashville to Minneapolis, fares typically range from $198–$329, with a median price of $218. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a significant discount may require careful timing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Nashville to Minneapolis? The most affordable month to fly is typically February, with a median fare of $164. Other cost-effective options include April and September, both with median fares of $178. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track these fluctuations.

A meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, though many flights from Nashville to Minneapolis do involve connections. Approximately 69.4% of recent fares were for direct flights. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How long is the flight from Nashville to Minneapolis? A typical journey, including connections, takes about 4h 9m. This duration accounts for both direct and connecting itineraries on this route.

The distance between Nashville and Minneapolis is 1119 km, classifying this as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Nashville to Minneapolis

Regular price: $210 - $300

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

The regular price range for flights from Nashville to Minneapolis is typically between $210 and $300. The current lowest deal is $186 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 14-Sep 19.

now $186

Low $210

High $300

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to Minneapolis

The cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Minneapolis is February, with a median price of $164. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $218. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $164

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $218

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nashville to Minneapolis

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to Minneapolis

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Minneapolis

Nashville (BNA) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$322

$238

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Minneapolis

Nashville (BNA) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$317

$238

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Minneapolis

Nashville (BNA) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$330

$248

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Minneapolis

Nashville (BNA) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$336

$248

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Minneapolis

Nashville (BNA) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$483

$258

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Minneapolis

Nashville (BNA) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$394

$258

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$792 → $321

59%

3 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 6

$633 → $291

54%

7 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 8

$648 → $309

52%

2 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 10

$562 → $239

57%

Popular Airports to fly from Nashville to Minneapolis

Nashville - Minneapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Nashville to Minneapolis are near the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $164

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Minneapolis, with a median price of $164.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 4h 9m

The median flight time for this route is 4 hours and 9 minutes, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals, mixed direct flights

Deals on this route are frequent, with 69.4% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines is one carrier providing direct flights from Nashville to Minneapolis.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 4% of the time

Historically, good prices for flights on this route are available 4% of the time.

Nashville main airports to depart from

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

Nashville International is a good option for flights from Nashville to Minneapolis.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$215

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Nashville.

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

💸 Flights from ~$215

Airports nearby Minneapolis used as alternative

Rochester International (RST)

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

📍 ~135 km from Minneapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$367

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Minneapolis

78% AI deal score

$1,000

$641

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

Historically, booking flights from Nashville to Minneapolis 60 or more days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, prices for this booking window averaged around $192. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $287. For those planning 7-13 days out, the average price was $254, indicating that earlier booking generally offers better value over a 90-day period.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Nashville to Minneapolis is considered to be $198 or less. The median price for this route across the same period was $218. Prices typically begin to increase significantly above the $198 threshold, with 75% of prices observed being $329 or less.

Historically, February, April, and September have shown to be the cheapest months to fly from Nashville to Minneapolis, with median prices of $164 and $178 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $218, indicating that these months offer notable savings. While April is listed as a cheapest month, it also represents the most expensive month with a median price of $178, suggesting price variability even within typically cheaper periods over a 270-day window.

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Nashville to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Nashville to Minneapolis

How long is the flight from Nashville to Minneapolis? A typical journey, including connections, takes about 4h 9m. This duration accounts for both direct and connecting itineraries on this route.

The distance between Nashville and Minneapolis is 1119 km, classifying this as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Nashville to Minneapolis

Regular price: $210 - $300

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

The regular price range for flights from Nashville to Minneapolis is typically between $210 and $300. The current lowest deal is $186 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 14-Sep 19.

now $186

Low $210

High $300

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to Minneapolis

February

Cheapest

Flights from $164

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $218

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nashville to Minneapolis

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to Minneapolis

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Minneapolis

Nashville (BNA) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$322

$238

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Minneapolis

Nashville (BNA) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$317

$238

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Minneapolis

Nashville (BNA) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$330

$248

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Minneapolis

Nashville (BNA) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$336

$248

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Minneapolis

Nashville (BNA) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$483

$258

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Minneapolis

Nashville (BNA) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$394

$258

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$792 → $321

59%

3 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 6

$633 → $291

54%

7 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 8

$648 → $309

52%

2 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 10

$562 → $239

57%

Popular Airports to fly from Nashville to Minneapolis