Cheap Flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Minneapolis (MSP)

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Minneapolis St Paul flights are currently cheapest in November.

Direct flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Minneapolis St Paul

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Minneapolis St Paul: Alternative routes

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

New Orleans to Minneapolis: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$233
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time2 hrs, 52 mins
Most popular airlineWestJet
Average flights per week34

Finding cheap flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Minneapolis St Paul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Minneapolis St Paul is $233. 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 52 minutes is the average flight time from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Minneapolis St Paul.
WestJet, KLM and Delta fly direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Minneapolis St Paul.
As of August 2025, there are 34 flights per week flying from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Minneapolis St Paul.
The cheapest month to fly from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Minneapolis St Paul is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport on Friday, 31 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 52 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, Spirit Airlines and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to Minneapolis St Paul.

Flying from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

  • New Orleans and Minneapolis share the UTC-5 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.

  • Take your pick of 11 weekly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with Sun Country Airlines is the earliest you can take. Sun Country Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 20:55.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your MSY to MSP flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Delta Air Lines is your gateway to discovering Minneapolis (and perhaps some other exciting corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport offered by this airline.

  • Delta Air Lines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier operating MSY to MSP flights. An impressive 93.33% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MSY and MSP:

    • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport

    • Chicago Midway International Airport

    • Nashville International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight is $116. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $233. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • To score cheap tickets from MSY to MSP, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from MSY to MSP by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Handy information about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

  • MSY is located at 900 Airline Highway.

  • 81.19% of flights leaving Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from MSY.

  • To get to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport from central New Orleans, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes on public transport.

  • Have an early flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to MSY:

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

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

  • MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.

  • From Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Minneapolis is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It takes around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.

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

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Minneapolis in February.

  • Book your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Minneapolis during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MSY to MSP sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • Minneapolis is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres south-east of Minneapolis, a trip to Milwaukee will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum.

  • If you're interested in discovering another major destination in United States, head for Omaha, about 467 kilometres south-west of Minneapolis. Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park are highlights.

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