Travelling from Frankfurt to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Frankfurt. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Frankfurt to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) out of here.
Hop on a direct Frankfurt to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 30 minutes.
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is located in Minneapolis. The city runs on the UTC-6 timezone and is seven hours behind Frankfurt.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is the busiest route, with 2 direct services every week. Travel from FRA to MSP on EW Discover's 11:30am departure.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Frankfurt to MSP. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can take a direct flight from Frankfurt to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
EW Discover is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Frankfurt to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport jetting out of FRA.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Discover Airlines from FRA to MSP.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Frankfurt to MSP leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Travelling from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Frankfurt to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Frankfurt Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Frankfurt Airport, 74% touch down on time at their destination.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at Dublin Airport (DUB). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Frankfurt to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) leaving Frankfurt Hahn Airport.
You can arrive at HHN from central Frankfurt in approximately 1 hour 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to cover the 121 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Frankfurt Hahn Airport the day before your Frankfurt to MSP flight:
Flights from Frankfurt Hahn Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 82% of them landing as planned.
About Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Frankfurt to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near MSP instead:
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Getting from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
Central Minneapolis is roughly 11 kilometres from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is $692. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,094. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Frankfurt to MSP, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Frankfurt to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). July is the busiest month to visit Minneapolis. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in January.
The warmest month in Minneapolis is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Frankfurt to MSP plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport in January when temperatures are between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF).
More about Minneapolis
Start your Minneapolis trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Walker Art Centre, Minneapolis Institute of Art and Minnehaha Regional Park are top attractions which should be on any good Minneapolis itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Minneapolis, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey about 113 kilometres southeast to Rochester to tick off its must-visit sights. From Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist to Minnesota Children's Museum and The Plummer Building - Mayo Clinic Historical Suite, your itinerary will be busy.
Duluth is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 225 kilometres north of Minneapolis. No trip is complete without dropping by Skyline Parkway, Aerial Lift Bridge and Skyline Scenic Overlook.