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3 stops
Thu, May 21
Kigali KGLMinneapolis MSP
£815
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Wed, May 20
Kigali KGLMinneapolis MSP
£847
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3 stops
Thu, May 21
Kigali KGLMinneapolis MSP
£867
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3 stops
Thu, May 21
Kigali KGLMinneapolis MSP
£888
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3 stops
Thu, May 21
Kigali KGLMinneapolis MSP
£897
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3 stops
Sun, May 24
Kigali KGLMinneapolis MSP
£921
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Sat, May 23 – Sun, May 31
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£1,891
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Fri, May 22 – Fri, May 29
Kigali KGLMinneapolis MSP
£1,935
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Fri, May 22 – Fri, May 29
Kigali KGLMinneapolis MSP
£1,935
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Sat, May 23 – Fri, May 29
Kigali KGLMinneapolis MSP
£1,971
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Sat, May 23 – Fri, May 29
Kigali KGLMinneapolis MSP
£1,992
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Kigali KGLMinneapolis MSP
£1,995
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How much do flights to Minneapolis cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£815

Cheapest round-trip

£1,891

Average round-trip

£1,917

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Rwandair

Getting from Minneapolis airport to the city center

Fastest option: Light Rail (Blue Line). Best value: Metro Transit bus and Light Rail.

Minneapolis is served by Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), located approximately 16 km (10 miles) south of downtown Minneapolis. The airport offers convenient airport transfers to city center destinations via the METRO Blue Line light rail, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. The Light Rail provides a direct, affordable connection to downtown Minneapolis in about 25 minutes, making it a popular choice for travelers. Journey times by road vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-35 min

standard fare; reduced fare available

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to downtown

35-50 min

standard fare

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

connecting neighborhoods

20-40 min

metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

flexible pickup locations

20-40 min

pre-booked; varies by provider

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

20-40 min

per day; varies by vehicle and provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond the city

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The METRO Blue Line connects both Terminal 1 (Lindbergh) and Terminal 2 (Humphrey) to downtown Minneapolis.
  • Taxis and ride-hailing services pick up at designated areas outside baggage claim at both terminals.
  • Road travel times vary significantly during rush hours (7–9 AM and 4–6 PM on weekdays).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Minneapolis

Depart from
Kigali International
Arrive to
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Kigali to Minneapolis

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RwandairRWDWBYes
Sun Country AirlinesSCXSYYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
WestJetWJAWSNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Minneapolis

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-5°C-13°C
February-3°C-11°C
March4°C-3°C
April11°C2°C
May19°C10°C
June25°C15°C
July28°C18°C
August27°C17°C
September23°C13°C
October14°C6°C
November5°C-1°C
December-2°C-8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
-13°C
January
Sunny days
267
days per year
Snow days
20
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
15 May
31°C13°C
22 May
86%
21°C13°C
Saturday
16 May
26°C12°C
23 May
76%
29°C15°C
Sunday
17 May
85%
14°C10°C
24 May
24°C17°C
Monday
18 May
88%
16°C13°C
25 May
28°C15°C
Tuesday
19 May
86%
12°C8°C
26 May
76%
28°C18°C
Wednesday
20 May
13°C6°C
27 May
82%
25°C16°C
Thursday
21 May
88%
19°C7°C
28 May
89%
26°C19°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Rwandair, Sun Country Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, and WestJet. Kigali and Minneapolis have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Kigali?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kigali and London, Nairobi, Cape Town, Dar es Salaam, Johannesburg, Kabul, Addis Ababa, Lagos, Kuala Lumpur, Entebbe, Monrovia, Casablanca, Boston, Warsaw, Baku, Mombasa, Phoenix, Sydney, Dubai, Larnaca.
What are the most popular routes to and from Minneapolis?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Minneapolis and London, Manchester, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Edmonton, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Bangkok, Phoenix, Edinburgh, Denver, New York, Vientiane, Orlando, Bogotá, Calgary, Toronto, Dallas, Santiago de Querétaro, Lima.
What airports are near Kigali?
The main airport in Kigali is Kigali International. It is also served by Kigali International, Goma International.
What airports are near Minneapolis?
The main airport in Minneapolis is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International. It is also served by Minneapolis–Saint Paul International, La Crosse Regional, Duluth International, Rochester International, Chippewa Valley Regional, St. Cloud Regional, Mason City Municipal, Brainerd Lakes Regional.
Which airlines fly between Kigali and Minneapolis?
Currently, you can fly between Kigali and Minneapolis with Rwandair, Sun Country Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, WestJet.
When’s the best time to travel between Kigali and Minneapolis?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kigali and Minneapolis, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Kigali and Minneapolis?
Traveling between Kigali and Minneapolis, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Kigali?
There are a number of airports in and around Kigali. The main one is Kigali International and other nearby airports include Kigali International, Goma International
How many airports are there near Minneapolis?
There are a number of airports in and around Minneapolis. The main one is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International and other nearby airports include Minneapolis–Saint Paul International, La Crosse Regional, Duluth International, Rochester International, Chippewa Valley Regional, St. Cloud Regional, Mason City Municipal, Brainerd Lakes Regional.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kigali and Minneapolis depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kigali and Minneapolis arrive?
What time do flights between Kigali and Minneapolis depart?
What time do flights between Kigali and Minneapolis arrive?

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