What percentage of Minneapolis to Seattle flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 34.7% of flights from Minneapolis to Seattle were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

How long does it take to fly from Minneapolis to Seattle?

A direct flight from Minneapolis to Seattle typically takes 3 hours and 49 minutes. This is based on a median direct flight duration of 229 minutes. Flights with one stop, however, historically have a significantly longer median duration of 9 hours and 27 minutes, or 567 minutes.

How often do Minneapolis to Seattle flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Minneapolis to Seattle route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities to secure more favorable fares. The pricing for this route tends to be dynamic, with frequent fluctuations observed in the trailing 30 days.

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Minneapolis to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to Seattle

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Minneapolis to Seattle, the data shows that January is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $222. Other cost-effective options include April, with a median fare of $228, and September, where the median fare is $238. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more favorable prices.

Fares for this route typically range from $342 to $721, with a median of $507. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals might require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When considering how long is the flight from Minneapolis to Seattle, a typical journey, including connections, takes about 7h 17m. This duration reflects that most itineraries connect at least once. Only 34.7% of recent fares were for direct flights from Minneapolis to Seattle, with connecting itineraries typically involving 2 stopovers.

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to Seattle

Regular price: $192 - $345

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regularly, flights from Minneapolis to Seattle range from $192 to $345. Currently, the lowest deal is $137 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 27-Nov 14.

now $137

Low $192

High $345

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Seattle

The cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Seattle is January, with a median price of $222. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $711. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $222

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $711

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Seattle

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to Seattle

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Seattle

Minneapolis (MSP) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$481

$387

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Seattle

Minneapolis (MSP) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$471

$376

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Seattle

Minneapolis (MSP) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$463

$378

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Seattle

Minneapolis (MSP) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$381

$341

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Seattle

Minneapolis (MSP) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$473

$387

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Seattle

Minneapolis (MSP) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$471

$387

One-way

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

3 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 7

$305 → $155

49%

7 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 14

$290 → $142

51%

4 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 7

$304 → $162

47%

10 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 14

$266 → $142

47%

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Minneapolis - Seattle route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Minneapolis to Seattle are above the typical level at $507.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, April, and September offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 7h 17m

The median flight duration from Minneapolis to Seattle is 7 hours and 17 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 65.3% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Sun Country Airlines provides direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Minneapolis to Seattle are frequently available.

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 Seattle.

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

💸 Flights from ~$202

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International is a convenient option for flights from Minneapolis to Seattle.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$238

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

Paine Field Everett is a useful alternative for travelers located in North Seattle or Snohomish County.

📍 ~30 km from Seattle (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$377

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

Historically, the best prices for flights from Minneapolis to Seattle are found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. Across the trailing quarter, prices averaged around $351 in this booking window. Booking 7-13 days out typically saw prices rise to an average of $784. Even booking 60+ days out was generally more expensive, with an average price of $432.

A flight from Minneapolis to Seattle is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $342. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed in the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route historically sits around $507, while prices in the upper 25% typically exceed $721.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Seattle, with a median price of $222. April also offered competitive prices, with a median of $228. While September was identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, it also appeared among the cheapest months with a median price of $238, indicating variability in pricing trends.

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Minneapolis to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to Seattle

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to Seattle

Regular price: $192 - $345

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regularly, flights from Minneapolis to Seattle range from $192 to $345. Currently, the lowest deal is $137 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 27-Nov 14.

now $137

Low $192

High $345

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Seattle

January

Cheapest

Flights from $222

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $711

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Seattle

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to Seattle

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Seattle

Minneapolis (MSP) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$481

$387

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Seattle

Minneapolis (MSP) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$471

$376

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Seattle

Minneapolis (MSP) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$463

$378

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Seattle

Minneapolis (MSP) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$381

$341

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Seattle

Minneapolis (MSP) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$473

$387

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Seattle

Minneapolis (MSP) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$471

$387

One-way

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

3 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 7

$305 → $155

49%

7 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 14

$290 → $142

51%

4 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 7

$304 → $162

47%

10 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 14

$266 → $142

47%

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Seattle