Travelling from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Kansas City International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Minneapolis's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Kansas City.
Every week, there are 83 Kansas City International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, select the 06:00 Delta Air Lines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 22:10 with Sun Country Airlines.
To ensure you catch your MCI to MSP flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Kansas City International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, so getting to Minneapolis (and then exploring more of United States!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Delta Air Lines.
Delta Air Lines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for MCI to MSP flights, with 82.73% of services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kansas City International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MCI and MSP:
Chicago Midway International Airport
General Mitchell International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
72 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kansas City International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight. Return flights start at 223 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
To get cheap tickets from MCI to MSP, book your trip seven months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kansas City International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Finding cheap flights from MCI to MSP is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Kansas City International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Handy information about Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
MCI is located at 601 Brasilia Avenue.
Kansas City International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81.34% of flights that depart MCI arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Kansas City to Kansas City International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near MCI. Whether you've booked an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kansas City International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MSP instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty or Dollar and explore beyond Minneapolis's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to the centre of Minneapolis has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It takes around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Minneapolis. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Minneapolis is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Kansas City International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from MCI to MSP in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Minneapolis, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel about 483 kilometres south-east to Milwaukee to check off its popular sights. From Miller Park to Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another great destination in United States, consider Omaha, roughly 467 kilometres south-west of Minneapolis. Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park are among the biggest draws.
