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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York to Minneapolis:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 09:10
• Latest: departs at 21:40 and lands at 00:50.

The flight takes about 3h 10m.

A direct flight from New York to Minneapolis takes 3h 10m, covering 2,620 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from New York to Minneapolis range from ₹ 28,436 to ₹ 51,540, with an average of ₹ 37,052 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 28,436 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the ₹ 37,052 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 20,103 return via Orlando (MCO), compared with ₹ 37,245 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 3,316–₹ 9,475 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York to Minneapolis flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York to Minneapolis flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 2,377 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Budget

Flights from New York to Minneapolis may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York to Minneapolis route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 35m.

One-stop flights from New York to Minneapolis most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from New York to Minneapolis. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 35,249 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at ₹ 53,347, a difference of ₹ 18,098.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between New York and Minneapolis. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Delta
• United Airlines
• Sun Country Air

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 20m, compared to 5h 22m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 47m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

Minneapolis is 1 hour behind New York (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Minneapolis are Minneapolis Convention Center and Qwest Building. These are among the most viewed places in Minneapolis on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New York to Minneapolis flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Sun Country Air: a checked bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

The only on-airport hotel at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is the InterContinental Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Hotel. The hotel features two dining spaces, the La Voya Brasserie and Bradstreet Craftshouse, event spaces, and a cocktail bar. The hotel is pet-friendly and allows three pets at most. You can take the skyway link from Terminal 1 to the hotel on Concourse C near Gate C25 if you don’t have to go to the baggage claim area.

There are several direct flights from the various airports in New York to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). Some of the airlines flying nonstop from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) include Delta Air Lines and Republic Airways. If you are flying out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), you can fly nonstop using United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. For people flying out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), some of the airlines offering direct flights include Delta Air Lines and JetBlue.

The fastest and most convenient way to get to JFK is through the AirTrain. You can hop on the AirTrain at the Jamaica and Howard Beach stations for a fee of $8. On arrival at the airport, the AirTrain is free and connects all the airport parking lots, all the terminals, the rental car center, and the hotel shuttle pick-up area.

You can take the METRO Blue Line at MSP to downtown Minneapolis to the north and the Mall of America to the south. The METRO Blue Line is convenient since it offers free complimentary shuttle services between terminal buildings. The METRO Blue Line station at Terminal 1 is below the Red, Blue, and Silver parking ramps. The METRO Blue Line station at Terminal 2 is on the north side of the Orange Ramp.