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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 6.5% of flights from Minneapolis to Houston were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This data reflects flight patterns observed over a 90-day period.

How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Houston?

The typical direct flight from Minneapolis to Houston has a duration of 5 hours and 51 minutes, covering a distance of 1667 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally take longer, with a median duration of 8 hours and 46 minutes. These durations are based on historical flight data for this route.

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

Based on historical trends over the trailing 30 days, flights from Minneapolis to Houston are classified as a regular deal route. This suggests that price fluctuations are common enough that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers seeking to find optimal fares. Monitoring prices can help identify favorable booking opportunities.

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MSP - Houston
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Minneapolis to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to Houston

Most itineraries for flights from Minneapolis to Houston connect at least once, with only 6.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is two. This means you'll usually find yourself with at least one layover on your journey, and often two, which can significantly extend travel time.

A typical journey from Minneapolis to Houston takes about 5h 53m, including connections. While the non-stop flight time is also 5h 53m, the median connecting journey can be substantially longer, with some connecting itineraries extending to 34h 19m. This duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect when flying this route, accounting for layovers.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Houston? You'll find the most affordable fares in August, with a median price of $252. May also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $265. January follows as another relatively cheaper month, with a median fare of $450. These months present the best opportunities for securing lower prices on this route.

Fares for flights from Minneapolis to Houston typically range from $426–$981, with a median of $632. Right now, fares are significantly above the typical level. New deals show up several times a week, so setting a price alert could help you find a better price. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding a bargain might require some patience.

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to Houston

Regular price: $153 - $267

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

The regular price range for flights from Minneapolis to Houston is between $153 and $267. The current lowest deal is $128 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Jan 6-Jan 16.

now $128

Low $153

High $267

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Houston

Flights from Minneapolis to Houston are cheapest in August, with a median price of $252. The most expensive month to fly is March, with a median price of $1341. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $252

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,341

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Houston

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to Houston

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$467

$426

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$213

$243

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$196

$207

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$192

$260

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$197

$208

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$193

$260

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 15 - Dec 16

$281 → $176

37%

4 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 16

$278 → $194

30%

3 nights

Jan 6 - Jan 9

$204 → $129

37%

6 nights

Jan 6 - Jan 12

$200 → $128

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Houston

Minneapolis - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Minneapolis to Houston are above the typical level, with a median of $632.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August offers the lowest median prices at $252, followed by May at $265.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 34h 19m

Connecting flights from Minneapolis to Houston typically take 34h 19m, while direct flights average 5h 53m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights make up 93.5% of recent routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $128

Frontier Airlines offers a deal for $128 from January 6 to January 16, 2027.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Minneapolis to Houston appear regularly, so check frequently for offers.

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$125

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is an alternative arrival airport for flights from Minneapolis to Houston.

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

💸 Flights from ~$131

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport offers an extensive route network and high flight frequency as an alternative.

📍 ~230 km from Houston (reachable by car, but traffic can impact travel time).

💸 Flights from ~$135

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

46% AI deal score

$1,252

$1,240

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Minneapolis to Houston is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $523. In contrast, booking 0-6 days out saw average prices rise to $618, while booking 60+ days in advance resulted in an average price of $1106. These trends are based on pricing data collected across a 90-day trailing period.

A good price for a flight from Minneapolis to Houston is considered to be around $426 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed over a 90-day trailing period. The median price for this route historically stands at $632, with prices in the higher range reaching up to $981.

Historically, August and May have offered the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Houston. In August, the median price was $252, while May saw a median price of $265. These figures are significantly lower than the annual median price of $632 for this route, based on data from a 270-day trailing period. January also presented a lower median price of $450, though it was also the most expensive month in the trailing quarter.

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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: $153 - $267

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

The regular price range for flights from Minneapolis to Houston is between $153 and $267. The current lowest deal is $128 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Jan 6-Jan 16.

now $128

Low $153

High $267

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Houston

August

Cheapest

Flights from $252

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,341

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Houston

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to Houston

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$467

$426

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$213

$243

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$196

$207

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$192

$260

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$197

$208

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Houston

Minneapolis (MSP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$193

$260

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 15 - Dec 16

$281 → $176

37%

4 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 16

$278 → $194

30%

3 nights

Jan 6 - Jan 9

$204 → $129

37%

6 nights

Jan 6 - Jan 12

$200 → $128

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Houston