Are there direct flights from Minneapolis to Tampa?

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Tampa are not very common, historically making up only 3% of all flights on this route across the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. Travelers should anticipate connecting flights when planning this route.

What's the flight time from Minneapolis to Tampa?

The typical direct flight time from Minneapolis to Tampa is 3 hours and 9 minutes, covering a distance of 2105 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 8 hours and 31 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in travel time when planning their journey.

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

Historically, flights from Minneapolis to Tampa frequently offer good prices. This route is classified as one that regularly presents opportunities for travelers to find favorable fares. Across the trailing quarter, this route has consistently shown a high frequency of good deals, making it a reliable option for budget-conscious travelers.

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Minneapolis to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to Tampa

For cheap flights from Minneapolis to Tampa, July stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $480. Other cost-effective options include March, where the median fare is $516, and September, with a median of $542. Planning your trip during these months can help secure more favorable prices.

Fares for flights from Minneapolis to Tampa typically range from $398–$922, with a median of $629. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. However, new deals appear almost daily, offering opportunities to find better prices.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you will likely have at least one stop on your journey from Minneapolis to Tampa.

A typical journey from Minneapolis to Tampa, including connections, takes approximately 32h 24m. For the few direct flights available, the travel time is around 3h 9m. This route covers a distance of 2105 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to Tampa

Regular price: $223 - $390

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

The regular price range for flights from Minneapolis to Tampa is typically between $223 and $390. Currently, the lowest deal found is $114 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 8-Dec 9.

now $114

Low $223

High $390

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Tampa

The cheapest month to fly from MSP to TPA is March, with a median price of $516. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $883. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $516

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $883

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Tampa

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to Tampa

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Tampa

Minneapolis (MSP) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$237

$202

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Tampa

Minneapolis (MSP) - Tampa (TPA)

Sun Country Airlines

$146

$198

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Tampa

Minneapolis (MSP) - Tampa (TPA)

Sun Country Airlines

$180

$198

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Tampa

Minneapolis (MSP) - Tampa (TPA)

Sun Country Airlines

$162

$198

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Tampa

Minneapolis (MSP) - Tampa (TPA)

Sun Country Airlines

$147

$208

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Tampa

Minneapolis (MSP) - Tampa (TPA)

Sun Country Airlines

$146

$208

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 9

$278 → $112

60%

4 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 16

$277 → $112

60%

1 night

Dec 8 - Dec 9

$279 → $114

59%

1 night

Dec 15 - Dec 16

$279 → $123

56%

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Tampa

Minneapolis - Tampa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July, March, and September offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 9m

Direct flights to Tampa typically take 3h 9m, while connecting flights average 32h 24m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3% of recent flights from Minneapolis to Tampa are direct, with connecting options dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Sun Country Airlines is an option for direct flights on the Minneapolis to Tampa route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Minneapolis to Tampa are frequent, appearing often in 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 Tampa.

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

💸 Flights from ~$137

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Minneapolis to Tampa.

📍 ~8 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$136

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

Orlando International offers significantly more flight options and often lower fares due to high carrier competition.

📍 ~135 km from Tampa (reachable by car, though heavy traffic on I-4 can make the drive unpredictable)

💸 Flights from ~$113

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From MSP

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Tampa, United States

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From MSP

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From MSP

Elite

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Tampa, United States

65% AI deal score

$1,948

WestJet, +1

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From MSP

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65% AI deal score

$1,978

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From MSP

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65% AI deal score

$1,978

WestJet, +1

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From MSP

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

Historically, the best prices for flights from Minneapolis to Tampa are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $602. Booking 14-27 days out typically sees prices around $675, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure can result in average prices as high as $1246. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $752.

Historically, a good price for a flight from Minneapolis to Tampa is considered to be $398 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing 90 days was $629. Prices can go up to $922 or more for the higher end of fares. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares below the $398 threshold.

Historically, July has been the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Tampa, with a median price of $480. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $516. The annual median price for this route is $629. While September has a median of $542, it is also listed as the most expensive month, indicating variability.

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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: $223 - $390

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

The regular price range for flights from Minneapolis to Tampa is typically between $223 and $390. Currently, the lowest deal found is $114 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 8-Dec 9.

now $114

Low $223

High $390

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Tampa

The cheapest month to fly from MSP to TPA is March, with a median price of $516. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $883. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $516

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $883

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Tampa

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to Tampa

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Tampa

Minneapolis (MSP) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$237

$202

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Tampa

Minneapolis (MSP) - Tampa (TPA)

Sun Country Airlines

$146

$198

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Tampa

Minneapolis (MSP) - Tampa (TPA)

Sun Country Airlines

$180

$198

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Tampa

Minneapolis (MSP) - Tampa (TPA)

Sun Country Airlines

$162

$198

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Tampa

Minneapolis (MSP) - Tampa (TPA)

Sun Country Airlines

$147

$208

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Tampa

Minneapolis (MSP) - Tampa (TPA)

Sun Country Airlines

$146

$208

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 9

$278 → $112

60%

4 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 16

$277 → $112

60%

1 night

Dec 8 - Dec 9

$279 → $114

59%

1 night

Dec 15 - Dec 16

$279 → $123

56%

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Tampa

Minneapolis - Tampa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July, March, and September offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 9m

Direct flights to Tampa typically take 3h 9m, while connecting flights average 32h 24m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3% of recent flights from Minneapolis to Tampa are direct, with connecting options dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Sun Country Airlines is an option for direct flights on the Minneapolis to Tampa route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Minneapolis to Tampa are frequent, appearing often in 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 Tampa.

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

💸 Flights from ~$137

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Minneapolis to Tampa.

📍 ~8 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$136

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

Orlando International offers significantly more flight options and often lower fares due to high carrier competition.

📍 ~135 km from Tampa (reachable by car, though heavy traffic on I-4 can make the drive unpredictable)

💸 Flights from ~$113

Tampa, United States

65% AI deal score

$1,978

WestJet, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Tampa

Today’s best flight deals from Minneapolis to Tampa

Minneapolis to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to Tampa

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to Tampa

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Tampa

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Tampa

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to Tampa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Tampa

Minneapolis - Tampa route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 9m

Connecting flights are dominant

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tampa

Best Elite deals to Tampa

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

How far in advance should I book a flight from Minneapolis to Tampa?

What's a cheap fare from Minneapolis to Tampa?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Tampa?

Are there direct flights from Minneapolis to Tampa?

What's the flight time from Minneapolis to Tampa?

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

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More routes from Minneapolis

Flights to Tampa from other cities

Minneapolis to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to Tampa

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to Tampa

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Tampa

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Tampa

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to Tampa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Tampa

Minneapolis - Tampa route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 9m

Connecting flights are dominant

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tampa

Best Elite deals to Tampa

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

How far in advance should I book a flight from Minneapolis to Tampa?

What's a cheap fare from Minneapolis to Tampa?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Tampa?