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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 40.5% of flights from Minneapolis to Houston were non-stop. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers historically observed is 2. This indicates that a significant portion of the available routes includes at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Houston?

The typical direct flight from Minneapolis to Houston has a median duration of 2 hours and 54 minutes. This route covers an approximate distance of 1667 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases considerably to 8 hours and 33 minutes, reflecting the additional time spent during layovers.

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

Historically, deals for flights from Minneapolis to Houston are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for savings occur regularly across the trailing 30 days. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to capture these frequent price drops as they happen.

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Minneapolis to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to Houston

A meaningful share of recent fares from Minneapolis to Houston are non-stop, with 40.5% of itineraries flying direct. For the remaining itineraries, most connect at least once, with a typical number of 2 stopovers when connecting.

Right now, cheap flights from Minneapolis to Houston typically range from $238–$1090, with a median of $360. Current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare can be challenging.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Houston? The most affordable months to fly are July, September, and August, all with a median fare of $238. This consistent pricing across these three months offers travelers flexibility in planning their trips during periods with historically lower fares.

A typical journey from Minneapolis to Houston takes about 2h 54m, including connections. This duration represents the median travel time across all observed itineraries, encompassing both direct and connecting flights. For those itineraries that include connections, the median travel time is significantly longer, at 25h 41m.

The distance between Minneapolis and Houston is approximately 1667 kilometers. This places the route in the medium-haul category, meaning you can expect a flight duration that is longer than short domestic hops but not as extensive as international or transcontinental journeys.

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to Houston

Regular price: $209 - $281

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

The regular price range for flights from Minneapolis to Houston is typically between $209 and $281. The current lowest deal is $158 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 5-Sep 7.

now $158

Low $209

High $281

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Houston

The cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Houston is July, with a median price of $238. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $1349. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $238

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,349

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Houston

Sun Country Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to Houston

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$459

$307

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$472

$310

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$462

$310

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$354

$245

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$352

$249

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$347

$239

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$472 → $310

34%

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

$459 → $307

33%

3 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 4

$462 → $310

33%

1 night

Aug 18 - Aug 19

$364 → $217

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Houston

Minneapolis - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Current fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest months: July, August, September

Historically, the lowest median prices for this route are found in July, August, and September.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 54m

The typical direct flight from Minneapolis to Houston takes 2 hours and 54 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct flights

Approximately 40.5% of recent flights on this route are direct, with others having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers deals from $158

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $158 from Minneapolis to Houston.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Minneapolis to Houston are frequently available.

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is a great choice for flights from Minneapolis to Houston.

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

💸 Flights from ~$165

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental is a good alternative for flights from Minneapolis to Houston.

📍 ~27 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$165

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International offers extensive route networks and high flight frequency as a major international airport.

📍 ~230 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$139

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

76% AI deal score

$892

$699

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Minneapolis to Houston is typically 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $260. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $346. For last-minute bookings within 0-6 days of travel, the average price can rise significantly to $1140.

A good price for a flight from Minneapolis to Houston is considered to be around $238 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route historically stands at $360, while prices in the upper quartile can reach $1090 or more.

Historically, July, August, and September have offered the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Houston, with a median price of $238 for each of these months. This is notably lower than the annual median price of $360 for this route. While July appears on the list of cheapest months, it also represents the most expensive month in terms of median price, indicating variability within the month.

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Minneapolis to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to Houston

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to Houston

Regular price: $209 - $281

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

The regular price range for flights from Minneapolis to Houston is typically between $209 and $281. The current lowest deal is $158 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 5-Sep 7.

now $158

Low $209

High $281

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Houston

July

Cheapest

Flights from $238

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,349

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Houston

Sun Country Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to Houston

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$459

$307

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$472

$310

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$462

$310

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$354

$245

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$352

$249

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$347

$239

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$472 → $310

34%

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

$459 → $307

33%

3 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 4

$462 → $310

33%

1 night

Aug 18 - Aug 19

$364 → $217

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Houston