How many flights from Detroit to Minneapolis are non-stop?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 8.9% of flights from Detroit to Minneapolis have been non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route will involve at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from Detroit to Minneapolis?

The typical direct flight from Detroit to Minneapolis has a median duration of 1 hour and 50 minutes. This route covers a distance of 848 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases to 3 hours and 49 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when planning their journey.

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

Based on historical trends, prices for flights from Detroit to Minneapolis are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations occur regularly, making price alerts a useful tool. Setting an alert can help travelers monitor changes and potentially secure a better deal on this route across the trailing 30 days.

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Detroit to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Minneapolis

The journey from Detroit to Minneapolis covers a distance of 848 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Detroit to Minneapolis are below the typical level, with recent prices typically ranging from $351 to $498, and a median fare of $403. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals are not common.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis? Historically, January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $334. Following January, May also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $362. October presents another option for more budget-conscious travel, with a median fare of $403.

For flights from Detroit to Minneapolis, most itineraries connect at least once, as only 8.9% of recent fares were for direct flights. When a connection is necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Detroit to Minneapolis, including connections, takes approximately 3h 49m. For those rare direct flights from Detroit to Minneapolis, the flight time is considerably shorter, at 1h 50m.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Minneapolis

Regular price: $97 - $310

Prices for flights from Detroit to Minneapolis are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Minneapolis is between $97 and $310. The current lowest deal is $153 with Sun Country Airlines for travel from Nov 6-Nov 8.

now $153

Low $97

High $310

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis

The cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis is April, with a median price of $311. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $619. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $311

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $619

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Detroit to Minneapolis

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Minneapolis

Wed, Aug 12

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DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$462

$320

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$379

$243

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$475

$331

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$410

$294

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$164

$177

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$261

$179

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 20

$416 → $207

50%

5 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 22

$412 → $227

45%

4 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 21

$416 → $237

43%

6 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 22

$400 → $230

43%

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Detroit - Minneapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent roundtrip fares from Detroit to Minneapolis have been around $351 to $498.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the cheapest prices.

Historically, January, May, and October have offered more affordable fares for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 50m.

Connecting flights typically take 3h 49m, with a median of 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 8.9% of recent flights from Detroit to Minneapolis were direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights.

Sun Country Airlines is a carrier that has offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Historically, flight deals for this route appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a good option for flights from Detroit to Minneapolis.

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

💸 Flights from ~$156

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is a good option for flights from Detroit to Minneapolis.

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

💸 Flights from ~$156

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 ~$291

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Detroit to Minneapolis is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this booking window, the average price for flights has been observed at approximately $357. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging around $370. Similarly, booking too far in advance, such as 28-59 days or 60+ days prior, has shown average prices of $406 across the trailing quarter.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Detroit to Minneapolis is considered to be around $351 or less. The median price for this route has been $403. Travelers can expect to pay closer to $498 for flights in the higher price range. These figures provide a useful benchmark for evaluating flight deals on this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis include January, with a median price of $334, and May, with a median price of $362. While October also shows a median of $403, it has been identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route is $403, indicating that prices can fluctuate significantly throughout the year.

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Detroit to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Minneapolis

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Minneapolis

Regular price: $97 - $310

Prices for flights from Detroit to Minneapolis are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Minneapolis is between $97 and $310. The current lowest deal is $153 with Sun Country Airlines for travel from Nov 6-Nov 8.

now $153

Low $97

High $310

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis

April

Cheapest

Flights from $311

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $619

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Detroit to Minneapolis

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Minneapolis

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$462

$320

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$379

$243

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$475

$331

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$410

$294

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$164

$177

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$261

$179

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 20

$416 → $207

50%

5 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 22

$412 → $227

45%

4 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 21

$416 → $237

43%

6 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 22

$400 → $230

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis

Detroit - Minneapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent roundtrip fares from Detroit to Minneapolis have been around $351 to $498.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the cheapest prices.

Historically, January, May, and October have offered more affordable fares for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 50m.

Connecting flights typically take 3h 49m, with a median of 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 8.9% of recent flights from Detroit to Minneapolis were direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights.

Sun Country Airlines is a carrier that has offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Historically, flight deals for this route appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a good option for flights from Detroit to Minneapolis.

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

💸 Flights from ~$156

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is a good option for flights from Detroit to Minneapolis.

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

💸 Flights from ~$156

Airports nearby Minneapolis used as alternative

Rochester International (RST)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

Cheap Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis

Today’s best flight deals from Detroit to Minneapolis

Detroit to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Minneapolis

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Minneapolis

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis

Direct flights from Detroit to Minneapolis

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Minneapolis

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

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis

Detroit - Minneapolis route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Fly in April for the cheapest prices.

Direct flights take 1h 50m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

Detroit 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 is the best time to book flights from Detroit to Minneapolis?

How much should a flight from Detroit to Minneapolis cost?

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

How many flights from Detroit to Minneapolis are non-stop?

How many hours is the flight from Detroit to Minneapolis?

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

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Flights to Minneapolis from other cities

Detroit to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Minneapolis

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Minneapolis

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis

Direct flights from Detroit to Minneapolis

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Minneapolis

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

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis

Detroit - Minneapolis route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Fly in April for the cheapest prices.

Direct flights take 1h 50m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

Detroit 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 is the best time to book flights from Detroit to Minneapolis?

How much should a flight from Detroit to Minneapolis cost?

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