Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Minneapolis: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 28 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Minneapolis.
The timezone in Minneapolis is UTC-5. The city is 1 hour behind Washington DC, where Washington Dulles International Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). There are 49 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IAD to MSP is the 06:00 Delta service. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 20:45 with Sun Country Airlines.
Leave enough time to make your flight from IAD to Minneapolis. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or high seasons such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.
You can catch a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Minneapolis. Start your journey at IAD and land at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
Well-known airlines that have direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Minneapolis include:
When flying within United States, you don't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to present another kind of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Minneapolis, make sure your ID is up to date.
IAD is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 51 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 3 hours and 26 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Minneapolis? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to IAD:
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Minneapolis
66 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Minneapolis. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 126 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from IAD to Minneapolis.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Minneapolis. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports 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 time of roughly 26 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Minneapolis, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MSP:
Best time to go to Minneapolis
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Minneapolis. To escape the crowds, travel to Minneapolis in February when it's quieter.
Before locking in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Minneapolis, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Minneapolis, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 29ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from IAD to Minneapolis in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -1ºC.
More about Minneapolis
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Minneapolis right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Minneapolis:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Walker Art Centre, Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden are top sights which should be on any well-planned Minneapolis itinerary.
Complete your Minneapolis trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Minneapolis and see the sights in your own time. Easily compare options in one go to find your ideal ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Minneapolis.