Are there direct flights from Minneapolis to Tampa?

Yes, direct flights are available from Minneapolis to Tampa. Historically, direct flights have accounted for 43.5% of all flights on this route. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2.

What's the flight time from Minneapolis to Tampa?

The typical direct flight time from Minneapolis to Tampa is 3 hours and 7 minutes, covering a distance of 2105 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally have a median duration of 6 hours and 58 minutes. This represents a significant increase compared to direct flights, which have a median duration of 187 minutes.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Minneapolis to Tampa?

Historically, good prices on flights from Minneapolis to Tampa are frequent. This route is classified as one with a high occurrence of favorable fares across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can often find competitive pricing for this destination.

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Minneapolis to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to Tampa

For those looking for cheap flights from Minneapolis to Tampa, the most affordable times to fly are April, June, and May, with median fares of $178 for each of these months. These prices represent the lowest median fares observed, making these months particularly attractive for budget-conscious travelers.

Fares for flights from Minneapolis to Tampa typically range from $178–$841, with a median price of $388. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Approximately 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals do appear, and new deals appear almost daily.

When flying from Minneapolis to Tampa, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest connect once. Specifically, 43.5% of recent fares were for direct flights from Minneapolis to Tampa. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Minneapolis to Tampa takes about 3h 7m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median flight time is also 3h 7m. However, if your itinerary includes connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 7h 37m.

The distance between Minneapolis and Tampa is approximately 2105 kilometers. This route is classified as a medium-haul flight, meaning it falls within the typical range for domestic travel that often includes both direct and connecting options.

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to Tampa

Regular price: $178 - $305

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

Regularly, flights from Minneapolis to Tampa range from $178 to $305. The current lowest deal is $140 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 17-Oct 8.

now $140

Low $178

High $305

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Tampa

The cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Tampa is May, with a median price of $159. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $854. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $159

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $854

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Direct flights from Minneapolis to Tampa

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to Tampa

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Tampa

Minneapolis (MSP) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$565

$365

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Tampa

Minneapolis (MSP) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$539

$349

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Tampa

Minneapolis (MSP) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$543

$375

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Tampa

Minneapolis (MSP) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$543

$366

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Tampa

Minneapolis (MSP) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$539

$367

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Tampa

Minneapolis (MSP) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$555

$360

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 16

$539 → $349

35%

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

$543 → $366

33%

2 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 16

$555 → $379

32%

3 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 17

$543 → $370

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Tampa

Minneapolis - Tampa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Minneapolis to Tampa are below the typical level at $388.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Tampa, with a median price of $159.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 7m

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Tampa typically take 3h 7m, while connecting flights average 7h 37m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

43.5% of recent flights are direct

43.5% of recent flights from Minneapolis to Tampa are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Sun Country Airlines is one airline that offers direct flights on the Minneapolis to Tampa route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Minneapolis to Tampa are frequent, appearing 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 choice for flights from Minneapolis to Tampa.

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

💸 Flights from ~$175

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International is a convenient arrival airport for your flight from Minneapolis to Tampa.

📍 ~8 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$140

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

Orlando International (MCO) is a major international hub with significantly more flight options and often lower fares.

📍 ~135 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$144

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Minneapolis to Tampa is typically 14-27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $172. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise to an average of $349. Even booking more than 60 days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $268.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Minneapolis to Tampa is considered to be $178 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $388. Prices can go higher, with 75% of fares being $841 or less.

Historically, April, June, and May have been the cheapest months to fly from Minneapolis to Tampa, with a median price of $178 in each of these months. The annual median price for this route is $388. While April is listed as one of the cheapest months, it also represents the most expensive month based on historical data, indicating price variability within that month.

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Minneapolis to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to Tampa

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to Tampa

Regular price: $178 - $305

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

Regularly, flights from Minneapolis to Tampa range from $178 to $305. The current lowest deal is $140 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 17-Oct 8.

now $140

Low $178

High $305

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Tampa

May

Cheapest

Flights from $159

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $854

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

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Dec