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

Over the trailing 90 days, approximately 12.6% of flights from Houston to Minneapolis were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that direct routes are less common for this particular journey.

How many hours is the flight from Houston to Minneapolis?

The typical direct flight from Houston to Minneapolis has a median duration of 2 hours and 50 minutes. This route covers a distance of 1667 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 7 hours and 13 minutes, reflecting the additional time spent during layovers.

How often do Houston to Minneapolis flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Houston to Minneapolis route typically experience regular price drops. This suggests that travelers may frequently find opportunities to secure more favorable fares. Price fluctuations are a common characteristic for this route across the trailing 30 days.

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Houston to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Minneapolis

Fares for flights from Houston to Minneapolis typically range from $349–$920, with a median price of $557. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. While new deals show up several times a week, there are currently no recent fares classified as a good price for this journey.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Minneapolis? You'll find the most affordable options in July, with a median fare of $238. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $269. Another relatively inexpensive month to consider is August, where the median fare is $377.

A typical journey from Houston to Minneapolis takes about 2h 50m for direct flights. However, most itineraries on this route connect at least once. For connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 7h 13m, reflecting the additional time involved for layovers.

This route covers a distance of 1,667 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance means you are traveling a significant but not extremely long distance, often involving several hours in the air.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Minneapolis

Regular price: $178 - $422

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

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Minneapolis is $178 to $422. The current lowest deal is $130 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 15-Jan 6.

now $130

Low $178

High $422

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Minneapolis

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Minneapolis is January, with a median price of $269. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1873. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $269

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,873

Jan

Feb

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Minneapolis

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Minneapolis

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Minneapolis

Houston (HOU) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$312

$260

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Minneapolis

Houston (HOU) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$287

$261

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Minneapolis

Houston (HOU) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$287

$261

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Minneapolis

Houston (HOU) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$287

$289

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Minneapolis

Houston (IAH) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$269

$234

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Minneapolis

Houston (IAH) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$260

$250

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 14

$259 → $134

48%

17 nights

Nov 22 - Dec 9

$268 → $162

40%

1 night

Dec 8 - Dec 9

$276 → $172

38%

3 nights

Feb 17 - Feb 20

$239 → $136

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Minneapolis

Houston - Minneapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Houston to Minneapolis are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July has the lowest median price at $238 for flights from Houston to Minneapolis.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 50m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Houston to Minneapolis is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

About 12.6% of recent flights from Houston to Minneapolis are direct, with most having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights from Houston to Minneapolis recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are regular for this route

Deals for flights from Houston to Minneapolis are regularly available, with frequent price changes.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers flights to Minneapolis, providing a convenient departure option from Houston.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$127

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Houston.

📍 ~11 km from Minneapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$138

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 ~$388

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Houston to Minneapolis is typically 14-27 days before departure. Within this period, the average price observed was around $620. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $1760. Conversely, booking too far in advance, such as 60+ days out, also shows slightly higher average prices of $694 compared to the 14-27 day window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Houston to Minneapolis is considered to be $349 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $557. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $920 or less over the trailing 90 days.

Historically, July has been the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Minneapolis, with a median price of $238. January also offers competitive prices, with a median of $269. While August shows a median of $377, it was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, indicating price variability. The annual median price for this route is $557.

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Houston to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Minneapolis

How much is a round trip from Houston to Minneapolis

Regular price: $178 - $422

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

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Minneapolis is $178 to $422. The current lowest deal is $130 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 15-Jan 6.

now $130

Low $178

High $422

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Minneapolis

January

Cheapest

Flights from $269

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,873

Jan

Feb

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Minneapolis

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Minneapolis

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Minneapolis

Houston (HOU) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$312

$260

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Minneapolis

Houston (HOU) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$287

$261

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Minneapolis

Houston (HOU) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$287

$261

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Minneapolis

Houston (HOU) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$287

$289

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Minneapolis

Houston (IAH) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$269

$234

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Minneapolis

Houston (IAH) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$260

$250

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 14

$259 → $134

48%

17 nights

Nov 22 - Dec 9

$268 → $162

40%

1 night

Dec 8 - Dec 9

$276 → $172

38%

3 nights

Feb 17 - Feb 20

$239 → $136

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Minneapolis

Houston - Minneapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Houston to Minneapolis are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July has the lowest median price at $238 for flights from Houston to Minneapolis.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 50m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Houston to Minneapolis is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

About 12.6% of recent flights from Houston to Minneapolis are direct, with most having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights from Houston to Minneapolis recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are regular for this route

Deals for flights from Houston to Minneapolis are regularly available, with frequent price changes.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers flights to Minneapolis, providing a convenient departure option from Houston.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$127

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Houston.

📍 ~11 km from Minneapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$138

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 ~$388

Minneapolis, United States

46% AI deal score

$2,974

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

Cheap Flights from Houston to Minneapolis

Today’s best flight deals from Houston to Minneapolis

Houston to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Minneapolis

How much is a round trip from Houston to Minneapolis

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Minneapolis

Direct flights from Houston to Minneapolis

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Minneapolis

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

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Minneapolis

Houston - Minneapolis route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are regular for this route

Houston 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 should I buy Houston to Minneapolis tickets?

How much should a flight from Houston to Minneapolis cost?

What's the best month to fly from Houston to Minneapolis?

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

How many hours is the flight from Houston to Minneapolis?

How often do Houston to Minneapolis flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Houston

Flights to Minneapolis from other cities

Houston to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Minneapolis

How much is a round trip from Houston to Minneapolis

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Minneapolis

Direct flights from Houston to Minneapolis

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Minneapolis

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

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Minneapolis

Houston - Minneapolis route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are regular for this route

Houston 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 14

Dec 13

Dec 15

Dec 09

Dec 13

Dec 08

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 06

Dec 13

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

When should I buy Houston to Minneapolis tickets?

How much should a flight from Houston to Minneapolis cost?

What's the best month to fly from Houston to Minneapolis?