What percentage of Denver to Minneapolis flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, 54.6% of flights from Denver to Minneapolis were direct. For flights that included a stopover, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that a significant portion of travelers on this route can find non-stop options.

How long is the flight from Denver to Minneapolis?

A direct flight from Denver to Minneapolis typically takes 2 hours and 0 minutes. This route covers a distance of 1092 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 12 hours and 34 minutes.

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

Based on historical trends, deals for flights from Denver to Minneapolis are frequent. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers looking to secure a lower fare. The route consistently shows opportunities for price drops.

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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 April is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $66. This is followed by May, with a median fare of $69, and September, with a median fare of $91. Planning your trip around these months could result in significant savings.

Fares for the Denver to Minneapolis route typically range from $109 to $540, with a median of $298. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 17% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that while deals are available, they represent a smaller portion of the overall market. New deals appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices regularly.

When flying from Denver to Minneapolis, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest connect once. Specifically, 54.6% of recent fares were for direct flights from Denver to Minneapolis. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Denver to Minneapolis takes approximately 2h 0m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 2h 0m. Connecting flights, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 14h 51m, so choosing a direct option can save considerable travel time.

The distance between Denver and Minneapolis is 1092 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul flight, meaning you can expect a relatively quick journey compared to longer international or transcontinental routes.

How much is a round trip from Denver to Minneapolis

Regular price: $92 - $242

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 $92 and $242. The current lowest deal is $36 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 23-Sep 26.

now $36

Low $92

High $242

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Minneapolis

The cheapest month to fly from Denver to Minneapolis is May, with a median price of $77. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $422. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $77

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $422

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Denver to Minneapolis

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Denver to Minneapolis

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Minneapolis

Denver (DEN) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$429

$253

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Minneapolis

Denver (DEN) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$531

$298

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Minneapolis

Denver (DEN) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$430

$253

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Minneapolis

Denver (DEN) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$543

$298

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Minneapolis

Denver (DEN) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$531

$329

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Minneapolis

Denver (DEN) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$469

$253

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 31

$285 → $139

51%

3 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 8

$229 → $110

52%

5 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 9

$224 → $110

51%

5 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 14

$224 → $110

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to Minneapolis

Denver - Minneapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Denver to Minneapolis are above the typical level at $298.

📅 Best time to fly

April, May, and September offer the lowest median prices

Historically, April ($66), May ($69), and September ($91) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2 hours 0 minutes

Direct flights from Denver to Minneapolis typically take 2 hours 0 minutes, while connecting flights average 14 hours 51 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines provides direct flights on this route, with 54.6% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $36

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $36 from September 23-September 26.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Denver to Minneapolis appear frequently, with many available in the last 30 days.

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 Denver city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$73

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 ~$73

Airports nearby Minneapolis used as alternative

Rochester International (RST)

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

📍 ~135 km from Minneapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$311

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From DEN

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Dec 05

Minneapolis, United States

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$3,138

$1,307

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From DEN

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Oct 20

Minneapolis, United States

82% AI deal score

$3,083

$1,311

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From DEN

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Oct 22

Minneapolis, United States

82% AI deal score

$3,181

$1,314

Save $1,867

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Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Oct 22

Minneapolis, United States

82% AI deal score

$3,261

$1,348

Save $1,913

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Oct 20

Minneapolis, United States

81% AI deal score

$2,956

$1,310

Save $1,646

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Oct 28

Minneapolis, United States

81% AI deal score

$2,939

$1,320

Save $1,619

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Oct 14

Minneapolis, United States

81% AI deal score

$3,034

$1,321

Save $1,713

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Nov 10

Minneapolis, United States

80% AI deal score

$2,891

$1,320

Save $1,571

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Nov 04

Minneapolis, United States

80% AI deal score

$2,843

$1,320

Save $1,523

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Oct 20

Minneapolis, United States

80% AI deal score

$2,997

$1,409

Save $1,588

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Oct 14

Minneapolis, United States

80% AI deal score

$2,967

$1,419

Save $1,548

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Oct 28

Minneapolis, United States

80% AI deal score

$3,065

$1,419

Save $1,646

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

Historically, the best prices for flights from Denver to Minneapolis are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $119. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $217. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out shows an average price of $197, while flights booked 14-27 days in advance average $456.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Denver to Minneapolis is considered to be $109 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $298. Travelers can expect 75% of prices to be $540 or below, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Denver to Minneapolis are April, May, and September. In April, the median price was $66, while in May it was $69. September also offered competitive pricing with a median of $91. The annual median price for this route is $298, 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: $92 - $242

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 $92 and $242. The current lowest deal is $36 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 23-Sep 26.

now $36

Low $92

High $242

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Minneapolis

May

Cheapest

Flights from $77

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $422

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Denver to Minneapolis

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Denver to Minneapolis

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Minneapolis

Denver (DEN) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$429

$253

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Minneapolis

Denver (DEN) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$531

$298

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Minneapolis

Denver (DEN) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$430

$253

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Minneapolis

Denver (DEN) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$543

$298

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Minneapolis

Denver (DEN) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$531

$329

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Minneapolis

Denver (DEN) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$469

$253

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 31

$285 → $139

51%

3 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 8

$229 → $110

52%

5 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 9

$224 → $110

51%

5 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 14

$224 → $110

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to Minneapolis

Denver - Minneapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Denver to Minneapolis are above the typical level at $298.

📅 Best time to fly

April, May, and September offer the lowest median prices

Historically, April ($66), May ($69), and September ($91) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2 hours 0 minutes

Direct flights from Denver to Minneapolis typically take 2 hours 0 minutes, while connecting flights average 14 hours 51 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines provides direct flights on this route, with 54.6% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $36

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $36 from September 23-September 26.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Denver to Minneapolis appear frequently, with many available in the last 30 days.

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 Denver city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$73

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 ~$73

Airports nearby Minneapolis used as alternative

Rochester International (RST)

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

Minneapolis, United States

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$3,065

$1,419

Save $1,646

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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

April, May, and September offer the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 2 hours 0 minutes

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $36

Deals appear frequently 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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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?

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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

April, May, and September offer the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 2 hours 0 minutes

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $36

Deals appear frequently 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

Dec 05

Oct 20

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Oct 22

Oct 20

Oct 28

Oct 14

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Oct 20

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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?