Flying from Cincinnati to Minneapolis: what you need to know
All great adventures kick off from Cincinnati's main airport, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG). Explore the options for catching a flight from Cincinnati to Minneapolis leaving from this terminal.
Touch down at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). This is the primary arrival point in Minneapolis.
The average duration of a direct flight from Cincinnati to Minneapolis is 2 hours. Minneapolis's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Minneapolis 1 hour behind Cincinnati.
The busiest route for flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis is from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). There are 43 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CVG to MSP is the 06:05 Delta Air Lines option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 21:41 with Sun Country Airlines.
To ensure you catch your flight from Cincinnati to Minneapolis, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
For a domestic flight within United States, you won't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to bring another kind of identification, such as an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've found cheap flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis, make sure your ID is up to date.
Flying from Cincinnati
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Cincinnati to Minneapolis, you can board one at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG). Fly from CVG to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) in one continuous trip.
You'll have your choice of airlines that operate direct flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis leaving from CVG. Book your seat with one of these:
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from Cincinnati to Minneapolis that includes a stopover. To see the options departing from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Cincinnati, CVG can be reached in approximately 18 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 38 minutes.
Arriving in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is around 21 kilometres from central Minneapolis. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 19 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 26 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Cincinnati to Minneapolis. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MSP instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis
At the moment, $142 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Cincinnati to Minneapolis. The cheapest price for a return flight is $288. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Cincinnati to Minneapolis.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Cincinnati to Minneapolis is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the best deal.
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Best time to go to Minneapolis
July is the most popular month for flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis. To escape the crowds, visit Minneapolis in February.
Lock in your flight from Cincinnati to Minneapolis for July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Minneapolis to range from 14ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -1ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Cincinnati to Minneapolis sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Minneapolis
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Minneapolis right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Cincinnati to Minneapolis:
Walker Art Centre and Minneapolis Institute of Arts are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Minneapolis itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
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