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

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 8.9% of flights from Detroit to Minneapolis were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connections.

How many hours is the flight from Detroit to Minneapolis?

The direct flight from Detroit to Minneapolis typically takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 848 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 3 hours and 49 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

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

Historically, deals for flights from Detroit to Minneapolis are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations occur regularly, making price alerts a useful tool for monitoring fare changes. Setting an alert can help travelers identify opportune moments to book their trip based on price drops observed in 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 km, classifying it as a short-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Detroit to Minneapolis, fares typically range from $351–$498, with a median of $403. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

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 closely, May offers a median fare of $362, while October presents a median of $403. These months generally provide more budget-friendly options for this route.

Most itineraries on this route are connecting flights, with only 8.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of itineraries that include connections, travelers can expect to make two stopovers.

A typical journey from Detroit to Minneapolis takes approximately 1h 50m. However, since most itineraries involve connections, the median connecting journey time is 3h 49m. Non-stop flights from Detroit to Minneapolis have a median duration of 1h 50m.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Minneapolis

Regular price: $175 - $339

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Minneapolis is $175 to $339. The current lowest deal is $143 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 4-Nov 11.

now $143

Low $175

High $339

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

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$459

$316

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$523

$358

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$501

$318

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$494

$337

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$502

$290

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$501

$322

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

$502 → $290

42%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$501 → $318

36%

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$501 → $322

36%

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

$523 → $358

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis

Detroit - Minneapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Detroit to Minneapolis are below the typical level of $403.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis, with a median price of $334.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 50m

Direct flights from Detroit to Minneapolis typically take 1 hour 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights on the Detroit to Minneapolis route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Detroit to Minneapolis appear frequently, with many deals in the last 30 days.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$170

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$171

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 ~$288

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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 period, the average price observed was $357. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees higher average prices, around $370. Prices for bookings made 7-13 days out were approximately $400, while those made 28-59 days or 60+ days in advance both averaged $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 $351 or less. The median price for this route was $403. Travelers might expect to pay around $498 for flights in the higher price range, representing the 75th percentile of prices observed.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis, with a median price of $334. May also offers competitive prices, with a median of $362. The annual median price for this route is $403, based on data collected over 270 days. October has also shown a median price of $403.

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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: $175 - $339

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Minneapolis is $175 to $339. The current lowest deal is $143 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 4-Nov 11.

now $143

Low $175

High $339

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

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$459

$316

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$523

$358

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$501

$318

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$494

$337

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$502

$290

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Minneapolis

Detroit (DTW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$501

$322

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

$502 → $290

42%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$501 → $318

36%

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$501 → $322

36%

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

$523 → $358

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis

Detroit - Minneapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Detroit to Minneapolis are below the typical level of $403.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis, with a median price of $334.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 50m

Direct flights from Detroit to Minneapolis typically take 1 hour 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights on the Detroit to Minneapolis route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Detroit to Minneapolis appear frequently, with many deals in the last 30 days.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$170

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$171

Airports nearby Minneapolis used as alternative

Rochester International (RST)

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

Minneapolis, United States

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$729

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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

January is historically cheapest

Direct flights average 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

January is historically cheapest

Direct flights average 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?