What percentage of Denver to Minneapolis flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 22.3% of flights from Denver to Minneapolis were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This means that a significant portion of travelers on this route typically experience at least one connection.

How long is the flight from Denver to Minneapolis?

The typical direct flight from Denver to Minneapolis has a duration of 2 hours and 0 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, at 12 hours and 0 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 1092 kilometers.

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

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, deals for flights from Denver to Minneapolis are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for savings occur regularly on this route. Travelers may benefit from monitoring prices.

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Denver to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to Minneapolis

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Denver to Minneapolis, the data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $327. Following closely, April offers a median fare of $357, and September presents a median of $404. These months generally provide more budget-friendly options compared to other times of the year.

Fares for this route typically range from $271 to $783, with a median of $453. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, indicating that prices are higher than the historical median. There is currently a 0% share of recent fares classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a bargain might be challenging at present.

When flying from Denver to Minneapolis, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 22.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect to make at least one stop on your journey.

A typical journey from Denver to Minneapolis takes about 2h 0m including connections. This median duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights. For non-stop flights, the median time is also 2h 0m, while connecting flights have a significantly longer median duration of 18h 59m. This route covers a distance of 1092 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Denver to Minneapolis

Regular price: $69 - $193

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

The regular price range for flights from Denver to Minneapolis is typically between $69 and $193. The current lowest deal is $55 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Jan 27-Feb 6.

now $55

Low $69

High $193

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Minneapolis

The cheapest month to fly from Denver to Minneapolis is February, with a median price of $327. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1399. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $327

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,399

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Denver to Minneapolis

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Denver to Minneapolis

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Minneapolis

Denver (DEN) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$216

$467

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Minneapolis

Denver (DEN) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$384

$406

One-way

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

3 nights

Feb 20 - Feb 23

$114 → $55

52%

8 nights

Feb 9 - Feb 17

$111 → $53

52%

3 nights

Feb 3 - Feb 6

$115 → $58

50%

7 nights

Feb 10 - Feb 17

$112 → $56

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to Minneapolis

Denver - Minneapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Denver to Minneapolis are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $327.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 0m

Direct flights to Minneapolis typically take 2h 0m, while connecting flights average 18h 59m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

22.3% of recent flights are direct

22.3% of recent flights from Denver to Minneapolis are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has direct flights available from Denver to Minneapolis.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights to Minneapolis from Denver are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Denver main airports to depart from

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Minneapolis.

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

💸 Flights from ~$86

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is ideal for reaching Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

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

💸 Flights from ~$55

Airports nearby Minneapolis used as alternative

Rochester International (RST)

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

📍 ~135 km from Minneapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$457

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Mar 11

Minneapolis, United States

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From DEN

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Dec 08

Minneapolis, United States

75% AI deal score

$2,936

$1,722

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Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Dec 08

Minneapolis, United States

70% AI deal score

$2,927

$1,758

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Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Dec 08

Minneapolis, United States

70% AI deal score

$2,905

$1,774

Save $1,131

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Dec 08

Minneapolis, United States

70% AI deal score

$2,963

$1,783

Save $1,180

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Dec 08

Minneapolis, United States

70% AI deal score

$2,900

$1,830

Save $1,070

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Nov 17

Minneapolis, United States

70% AI deal score

$2,989

$1,882

Save $1,107

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Dec 17

Minneapolis, United States

70% AI deal score

$3,287

$1,905

Save $1,382

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Nov 26

Minneapolis, United States

69% AI deal score

$2,673

$1,801

Save $872

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Nov 26

Minneapolis, United States

69% AI deal score

$2,640

$1,838

Save $802

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Nov 22

Minneapolis, United States

69% AI deal score

$2,640

$1,847

Save $793

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Nov 17

Minneapolis, United States

69% AI deal score

$2,640

$1,852

Save $788

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Denver to Minneapolis are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was around $512. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise significantly, with an average of $868. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be slightly more expensive, averaging $548.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Denver to Minneapolis was considered to be $271 or less. The median price for this route was $453, while prices could go up to $783 or more. These figures are based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Denver to Minneapolis include February, with a median price of $327, and April, with a median price of $357. September also tends to offer competitive prices, with a median of $404. The annual median price for this route is $453, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Denver to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to Minneapolis

How much is a round trip from Denver to Minneapolis

Regular price: $69 - $193

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

The regular price range for flights from Denver to Minneapolis is typically between $69 and $193. The current lowest deal is $55 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Jan 27-Feb 6.

now $55

Low $69

High $193

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Minneapolis

February

Cheapest

Flights from $327

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,399

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Denver to Minneapolis

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Denver to Minneapolis

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Minneapolis

Denver (DEN) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$216

$467

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Minneapolis

Denver (DEN) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$384

$406

One-way

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

3 nights

Feb 20 - Feb 23

$114 → $55

52%

8 nights

Feb 9 - Feb 17

$111 → $53

52%

3 nights

Feb 3 - Feb 6

$115 → $58

50%

7 nights

Feb 10 - Feb 17

$112 → $56

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to Minneapolis

Denver - Minneapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Denver to Minneapolis are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $327.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 0m

Direct flights to Minneapolis typically take 2h 0m, while connecting flights average 18h 59m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

22.3% of recent flights are direct

22.3% of recent flights from Denver to Minneapolis are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has direct flights available from Denver to Minneapolis.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights to Minneapolis from Denver are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Denver main airports to depart from

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Minneapolis.

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

💸 Flights from ~$86

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is ideal for reaching Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

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

💸 Flights from ~$55

Airports nearby Minneapolis used as alternative

Rochester International (RST)

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

Minneapolis, United States

69% AI deal score

$2,640

$1,852

Save $788

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

Cheap Flights from Denver to Minneapolis

Today’s best flight deals from Denver to Minneapolis

Denver to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to Minneapolis

How much is a round trip from Denver to Minneapolis

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Minneapolis

Direct flights from Denver to Minneapolis

Last-minute flights going from Denver to Minneapolis

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

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to Minneapolis

Denver - Minneapolis route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

February is historically cheapest

Direct flights take 2h 0m

22.3% of recent flights are direct

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Denver 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 08

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

How early should I book Denver to Minneapolis flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Denver to Minneapolis cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Denver to Minneapolis?

What percentage of Denver to Minneapolis flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Denver to Minneapolis?

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

Related routes

More routes from Denver

Flights to Minneapolis from other cities

Denver to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to Minneapolis

How much is a round trip from Denver to Minneapolis

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Minneapolis

Direct flights from Denver to Minneapolis

Last-minute flights going from Denver to Minneapolis

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

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to Minneapolis

Denver - Minneapolis route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

February is historically cheapest

Direct flights take 2h 0m

22.3% of recent flights are direct

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Denver 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

Mar 11

Dec 08

Dec 08

Dec 08

Dec 08

Dec 08

Nov 17

Dec 17

Nov 26

Nov 26

Nov 22

Nov 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

How early should I book Denver to Minneapolis flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Denver to Minneapolis cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Denver to Minneapolis?