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How much do flights to Minneapolis cost?

Most popular airline

American Airlines

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

$2-$2.50 (standard fare; reduced fare available)

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to downtown

35-50 min

$2-$2.50 (standard fare)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

connecting neighborhoods

20-40 min

$35-$55 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

$25-$50 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

flexible pickup locations

20-40 min

$50-$100 (pre-booked; varies by provider)

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

20-40 min

$40-$100 (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
Waterloo Regional
Arrive to
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International
Average flights per week
5
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Waterloo to Minneapolis

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
American AirlinesAALAANo

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
266
days per year
Snow days
20
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
13 Feb
14°C-1°C
20 Feb
74%
-1°C-5°C
Saturday
14 Feb
6°C-4°C
21 Feb
19%
-7°C-14°C
Sunday
15 Feb
0°C-5°C
22 Feb
20%
-11°C-18°C
Monday
16 Feb
1°C-2°C
23 Feb
71%
-7°C-17°C
Tuesday
17 Feb
82%
6°C-2°C
24 Feb
71%
-7°C-13°C
Wednesday
18 Feb
62%
1°C-2°C
25 Feb
81%
-8°C-16°C
Thursday
19 Feb
19%
0°C-6°C
26 Feb
18%
-5°C-20°C
The most popular airline for this route is American Airlines. Waterloo and Minneapolis have 5 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Waterloo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Waterloo and Allentown, Pensacola, Sydney.
What are the most popular routes to and from Minneapolis?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Minneapolis and London, Mexico City, Salt Lake City, Edinburgh, Denver, Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orlando, Guadalajara, Manchester, Dallas, Philadelphia, Portland, New York, San Diego, Las Vegas, Seattle, Atlanta, Sacramento.
What airports are near Waterloo?
The main airport in Waterloo is Waterloo Regional. It is also served by Des Moines International, The Eastern Iowa, Quad City International, La Crosse Regional, Southeast Iowa Regional, Waterloo Regional, Mason City Municipal, Rochester International, Fort Dodge Regional.
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, St. Cloud Regional, Duluth International, Rochester International, Chippewa Valley Regional, Mason City Municipal, Brainerd Lakes Regional.
Which airlines fly between Waterloo and Minneapolis?
Currently, you can fly between Waterloo and Minneapolis with American Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Waterloo and Minneapolis?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Waterloo 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 Waterloo and Minneapolis?
Traveling between Waterloo 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 Waterloo?
There are a number of airports in and around Waterloo. The main one is Waterloo Regional and other nearby airports include Des Moines International, The Eastern Iowa, Quad City International, La Crosse Regional, Southeast Iowa Regional, Waterloo Regional, Mason City Municipal, Rochester International, Fort Dodge Regional
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, St. Cloud Regional, Duluth International, Rochester International, Chippewa Valley Regional, Mason City Municipal, Brainerd Lakes Regional.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Waterloo and Minneapolis depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Waterloo and Minneapolis arrive?
What time do flights between Waterloo and Minneapolis depart?
What time do flights between Waterloo and Minneapolis arrive?

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