Flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
The timezone in Alicante is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Minneapolis.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MSP to ALC flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Alicante Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MSP and ALC:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Alicante Airport (ALC)
At the moment, $710 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Alicante Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,028. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from MSP to ALC. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Alicante Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MSP to ALC.
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Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
77% of flights taking off from Minneapolis St Paul Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis St Paul Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near MSP. Whether you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Alicante Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
Book a hotel close to ALC if you're catching a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Alicante Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and see more of Alicante and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Alicante Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Alicante Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Alicante. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It'll take around 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Alicante Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Alicante in February.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Alicante Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSP to ALC in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Alicante, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Travel about 370 kilometres north to Zaragoza to check off its leading sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another side of Spain, head for Logroño, about 483 kilometres north of Alicante. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are the start of reasons to visit.