Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Seattle and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 21 minutes.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is located in Minneapolis. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, Seattle is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the most popular route, with 75 weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from MSP to SEA is with Delta at 21:59. Go for the first departure operated by Delta at 06:05 if you want to fly out earlier.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from MSP to Seattle.
Peak months like July or high seasons such as Christmas and New Year will mean bigger lines 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 international flights is a smart idea.
You can catch a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Seattle. Start your journey at MSP and touch down at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Well-known carriers that offer direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Seattle include:
For a domestic flight within United States, you won't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to bring another form of identification, such as a driver's licence or ID card. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Seattle, make sure your ID is up to date.
Located around 21 kilometres from central Minneapolis, MSP can be reached in approximately 19 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport is roughly 26 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Seattle? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near MSP:
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Seattle is 78 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 156 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap tickets from MSP to Seattle by booking at least 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Seattle. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle is approximately 23 kilometres. It takes around 18 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 54 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Seattle, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near SEA:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Once your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Seattle has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 11 minutes by car. Central Seattle is approximately 3 kilometres from Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
You can expect the trip to take about 23 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near LKE. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from MSP to Seattle at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Seattle
July is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Seattle. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Seattle in May when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Seattle in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap flights from MSP to Seattle sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Seattle
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Seattle right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Seattle:
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