Travelling from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport.
Minneapolis's timezone is UTC-6, making Minneapolis seven hours behind Frankfurt.
To ensure you catch your FRA to MSP flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to Minneapolis (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a cinch with Discover Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport.
Discover Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between FRA and MSP include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
417 € is currently the best price for a one-way Frankfurt am Main Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport flight. Return flights start from 658 €. These fares may change based on demand.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from FRA to MSP. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from FRA to MSP by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
When it comes to Frankfurt am Main Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Frankfurt am Main Airport from central Frankfurt, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 20 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near FRA:
Arriving at Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
Book a hotel near MSP if you're on a late Frankfurt am Main Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Minneapolis St Paul Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty or Dollar and chase adventure across Minneapolis and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Minneapolis St Paul Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
The quietest month for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Minneapolis based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport for July if you'd like to go to Minneapolis during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FRA to MSP in January. Average temperatures are between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Minneapolis has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 483 kilometres south-east of Minneapolis, a trip to Milwaukee will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
Around 467 kilometres south-west of Minneapolis, Omaha is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Kiewit Luminarium, OUR BODY: The Universe Within and Orpheum Theatre.