What percentage of Minneapolis to Seattle flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 34.7% of flights from Minneapolis to Seattle have been direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers has historically been 2. This indicates 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?

The typical direct flight from Minneapolis to Seattle takes approximately 3 hours and 49 minutes, or 229 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends significantly to about 9 hours and 27 minutes, which is 567 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 2245 kilometers.

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 better deals. Price fluctuations are a common characteristic of this route.

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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, with a median fare of $238. Planning your trip around these months could lead to significant savings on your journey.

Fares for flights from Minneapolis to Seattle typically range from $342–$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 may require some flexibility. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

When flying from Minneapolis to Seattle, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 34.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect a journey with at least one stop.

A typical journey from Minneapolis to Seattle takes about 7h 17m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover. The total travel time can vary depending on the number and length of connections.

The distance between Minneapolis and Seattle is approximately 2245 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul flight. This distance typically translates into a journey that is neither very short nor very long, often involving several hours in the air and potential connections.

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to Seattle

Regular price: $190 - $305

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

The regular price range for flights from Minneapolis to Seattle is between $190 and $305. The current lowest deal is $164 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 4-Sep 19.

now $164

Low $190

High $305

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

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Seattle

Minneapolis (MSP) - Seattle (SEA)

Sun Country Airlines

$315

$247

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Seattle

Minneapolis (MSP) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$314

$195

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Seattle

Minneapolis (MSP) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$294

$195

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Seattle

Minneapolis (MSP) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$341

$273

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Seattle

Minneapolis (MSP) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$315

$194

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Seattle

Minneapolis (MSP) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$337

$194

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 21

$337 → $194

42%

7 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 24

$315 → $194

38%

2 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 21

$339 → $219

35%

6 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 21

$314 → $195

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Seattle

Minneapolis - Seattle route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 7h 17m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers when not flying direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Sun Country Airlines is one airline that offers direct flights from Minneapolis to Seattle.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from Minneapolis to Seattle appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

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.

📍 ~15 km from Minneapolis city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$189

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Minneapolis to Seattle.

📍 ~20 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$189

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

Paine Field Everett is a closer alternative for travelers in North Seattle or Snohomish County, with less congestion.

📍 ~40 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$359

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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. During this period, the average price is typically around $351. Booking 7-13 days out sees prices rise to an average of $784. Even booking 60 or more days in advance tends to result in higher average prices, around $432.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Minneapolis to Seattle is considered to be $342 or less. The median price for this route has historically been $507. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this point, with 75% of prices observed at $721 or higher.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Seattle, with a median price of $222. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $228. While September is listed among the cheapest months with a median of $238, it is also noted as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, indicating price variability. The annual median price for this route is typically $507.

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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: $190 - $305

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

The regular price range for flights from Minneapolis to Seattle is between $190 and $305. The current lowest deal is $164 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 4-Sep 19.

now $164

Low $190

High $305

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

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Seattle

Minneapolis (MSP) - Seattle (SEA)

Sun Country Airlines

$315

$247

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Seattle

Minneapolis (MSP) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$314

$195

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Seattle

Minneapolis (MSP) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$294

$195

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Seattle

Minneapolis (MSP) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$341

$273

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Seattle

Minneapolis (MSP) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$315

$194

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Seattle

Minneapolis (MSP) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$337

$194

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 21

$337 → $194

42%

7 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 24

$315 → $194

38%

2 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 21

$339 → $219

35%

6 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 21

$314 → $195

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Seattle