Flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Auckland International Airport (AKL): what you need to know
The timezone in Auckland is UTC+13, which is 19 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
To ensure you catch your MSP to AKL flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Auckland International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MSP and AKL:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Auckland International Airport (AKL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Auckland International Airport flight is $936. A return plane ticket right now is $1,619. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MSP to AKL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Auckland International Airport.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Auckland International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
77% of flights that depart Minneapolis St Paul Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Minneapolis St Paul Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Auckland International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MSP:
Arriving at Auckland International Airport (AKL)
Reserve a hotel close to AKL if you're catching a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Auckland International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Auckland International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Yes homes or Bargain Rental Cars and venture far and wide through Auckland and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Auckland International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Auckland International Airport (AKL)
December is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Auckland International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Auckland in March.
The warmest month in Auckland is February, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Auckland International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSP to AKL in July. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand waiting to be discovered. About 499 kilometres south of Auckland, a trip to Wellington will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington Botanic Gardens and Weta Workshop.