What percentage of Phoenix to Minneapolis flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 28.3% of flights from Phoenix to Minneapolis have been direct. This indicates that a significant portion of travelers on this route will typically involve at least one stopover. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers has been observed to be 2. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and evaluating flight options.

How long is the flight from Phoenix to Minneapolis?

The typical direct flight from Phoenix to Minneapolis has a duration of approximately 3 hours and 4 minutes. This corresponds to a median flight time of 184 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the travel time is considerably longer, with a median duration of 10 hours and 29 minutes, or 629 minutes. The distance covered by this route is approximately 2052 kilometers.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Phoenix to Minneapolis have been frequent. This route is classified as one that regularly offers favorable deals to travelers. Over the trailing 30 days, this route has consistently shown opportunities for finding well-priced flights. Travelers planning to fly this route can often find competitive fares.

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Phoenix to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Phoenix to Minneapolis

Flights from Phoenix to Minneapolis typically range from $204–$703, with a median fare of $487. Right now, fares for this route are below the typical level, and about 13% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for cheap flights from Phoenix to Minneapolis.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to Minneapolis, November stands out with a median fare of just $89. Other affordable months include March, with a median fare of $174, and September, where the median fare is $178.

A typical journey from Phoenix to Minneapolis covers a distance of 2052 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This means you can expect a flight that is longer than a short regional hop but generally shorter than intercontinental travel.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 28.3% of recent fares being direct flights from Phoenix to Minneapolis. The remaining itineraries typically involve 2 connections. For connecting flights, the median journey time is 13h 29m, while non-stop flights have a median duration of 3h 4m. Overall, a typical journey, including connections, takes about 3h 4m.

How much is a round trip from Phoenix to Minneapolis

Regular price: $206 - $387

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

The regular price range for flights from Phoenix to Minneapolis is between $206 and $387. The current lowest deal is $170 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 16-Sep 21.

now $170

Low $206

High $387

The cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to Minneapolis

The cheapest month to fly from Phoenix to Minneapolis is November, with a median price of $89. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $646. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $89

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $646

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Mar

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Sep

Oct

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Dec

Direct flights from Phoenix to Minneapolis

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Phoenix to Minneapolis

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Minneapolis

Phoenix (PHX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$246

$204

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Minneapolis

Phoenix (PHX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$272

$226

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Minneapolis

Phoenix (PHX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$262

$222

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Minneapolis

Phoenix (PHX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$254

$197

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Minneapolis

Phoenix (PHX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$271

$211

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Minneapolis

Phoenix (PHX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$252

$194

One-way

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

5 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 21

$249 → $170

32%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$255 → $176

31%

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$255 → $176

31%

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

$255 → $176

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Phoenix to Minneapolis

Phoenix - Minneapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Phoenix to Minneapolis are below the typical level at $170.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $89

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix to Minneapolis, at $89.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 4m

Direct flights from Phoenix to Minneapolis typically average 3h 4m, while connecting flights average 13h 29m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 71.7% of recent flight options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is among the carriers offering direct flights from Phoenix to Minneapolis.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

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

Phoenix main airports to depart from

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a convenient and often more affordable option for flights to Minneapolis.

📍 ~6 km from Phoenix city center (reachable by car or shuttle).

💸 Flights from ~$130

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is ideal for direct access to Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, and light rail).

💸 Flights from ~$130

Airports nearby Minneapolis used as alternative

Rochester International (RST)

Rochester International can be a reliable alternative for travelers in the southern Twin Cities metro.

📍 ~135 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$317

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Phoenix to Minneapolis is typically 60+ days before departure. During this booking window, the average price for a flight has been observed at approximately $192. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure has shown a significantly higher average price of around $779. Prices tend to fluctuate, with flights booked 14-27 days out averaging $533, and those booked 28-59 days out averaging $614.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Phoenix to Minneapolis is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $204. This threshold represents the lower quartile of prices observed over a 90-day period. The median price for this route has historically been around $487, while prices in the upper quartile have reached approximately $703. Travelers can use the $204 benchmark to identify favorable pricing.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix to Minneapolis, with a median flight price of $89. Other months that have shown more affordable prices include March, with a median of $174, and September, where the median price was $178. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price for this route, which stands at $487. Planning your travel during these months could lead to significant savings.

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Phoenix to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Phoenix to Minneapolis

How much is a round trip from Phoenix to Minneapolis

Regular price: $206 - $387

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

The regular price range for flights from Phoenix to Minneapolis is between $206 and $387. The current lowest deal is $170 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 16-Sep 21.

now $170

Low $206

High $387

The cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to Minneapolis

November

Cheapest

Flights from $89

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $646

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Phoenix to Minneapolis

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Phoenix to Minneapolis

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Minneapolis

Phoenix (PHX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$246

$204

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Minneapolis

Phoenix (PHX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$272

$226

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Minneapolis

Phoenix (PHX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$262

$222

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Minneapolis

Phoenix (PHX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$254

$197

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Minneapolis

Phoenix (PHX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$271

$211

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Minneapolis

Phoenix (PHX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$252

$194

One-way

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

5 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 21

$249 → $170

32%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$255 → $176

31%

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$255 → $176

31%

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

$255 → $176

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Phoenix to Minneapolis