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Cheap Flights from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Minneapolis (MSP)

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Minneapolis.$284 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Jul, returning Sun, 20 Jul.Return flight with Sun Country Airlines and Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Sun Country Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 17 Jul, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sun, 20 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $284, select.
Minneapolis.$305 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Aug, returning Mon, 25 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 22 Aug, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Mon, 25 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $305, select.
Minneapolis.$309 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Jul, returning Sun, 3 Aug.Return flight with Sun Country Airlines and Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Sun Country Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sun, 3 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $309, select.
Minneapolis.$312 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Sep, returning Sat, 13 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $312, select.
Minneapolis.$312 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Jun, returning Tue, 17 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 15 Jun, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $312, select.
Minneapolis.$313 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Jul, returning Fri, 11 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Fri, 11 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $313, select.
Minneapolis.$327 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Sun, 5 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sun, 5 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $327, select.
Minneapolis.$327 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Nov, returning Sun, 9 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $327, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Minneapolis St Paul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington Dulles to Minneapolis St Paul flights are currently cheapest in July.
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Direct flights from Washington Dulles to Minneapolis St Paul

Washington Dulles to Minneapolis St Paul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Washington Dulles to Minneapolis below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Minneapolis St Paul.

Washington D.C. to Minneapolis: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$284
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time2 hrs, 49 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week169

Finding cheap flights from Washington Dulles to Minneapolis St Paul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington Dulles to Minneapolis St Paul is $284. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 49 minutes is the average flight time from Washington Dulles to Minneapolis St Paul.
Delta, WestJet and Virgin Atlantic fly direct from Washington Dulles to Minneapolis St Paul.
As of June 2025, there are 169 flights per week flying from Washington Dulles to Minneapolis St Paul.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Minneapolis St Paul is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport on Thursday, 17 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 49 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Minneapolis St Paul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Minneapolis is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Sun Country Airlines and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to Minneapolis St Paul.

Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

  • Minneapolis is one hour behind Washington DC and is in the UTC-5 timezone.

  • Choose from 49 weekly Washington Dulles International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest you can take. Sun Country Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 20:45.

  • To ensure you get on your IAD to MSP flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Minneapolis holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of United States:

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Delta Air Lines on this route.

  • United Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for IAD to MSP flights, with 85.87% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. These are the top stopovers between IAD and MSP:

    • General Mitchell International Airport

    • O'Hare International Airport

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

  • Currently, $114 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $284. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To get cheap tickets from IAD to MSP, book your journey six months before your departure date.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from IAD to MSP.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.

  • 74.39% of flights that depart Washington Dulles International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • Washington Dulles International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes on public transport.

  • Need a handy hotel near IAD? If you've booked an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

Getting from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis

  • You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.

  • Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to the centre of Minneapolis has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 25 minutes.

When to fly to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Minneapolis based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • The warmest month in Minneapolis is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • January has average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IAD to MSP sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of United States

  • Minneapolis has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres south-east of Minneapolis, a trip to Milwaukee will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum.

  • If you're interested in discovering another side of United States, head for Omaha, roughly 467 kilometres south-west of Minneapolis. Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park are the start of reasons to visit.

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