Flying from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Minneapolis's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as St Louis.
Each week, there are 98 Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, take the 06:04 Delta Air Lines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 22:25 with Southwest Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your STL to MSP flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
With direct flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Minneapolis (and then other destinations in United States) is a breeze. You can fly nonstop with:
Delta Air Lines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With 77.06% of services landing on schedule, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier offering STL to MSP flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. These are the top stopovers between STL and MSP:
Chicago Midway International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
$121 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight. Return flights start at $264. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from STL to MSP, book your trip seven months ahead of your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
STL is located at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
Of the flights that depart from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, 78.04% land on schedule at their destination.
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central St Louis. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near STL? If you're catching an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MSP instead:
Pick up a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car and discover Minneapolis and beyond with your own wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty and Dollar are leading providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
From Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Minneapolis is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Minneapolis in February.
Book your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Minneapolis during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STL to MSP in January. Temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Minneapolis, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel about 483 kilometres south-east to Milwaukee to check off its popular sights. From Miller Park to Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in United States, consider Omaha, about 467 kilometres south-west of Minneapolis. Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park are among the biggest draws.