Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport.
Minneapolis's timezone is UTC-6, making Minneapolis one hour behind Washington DC.
Each week, there are 26 Washington Dulles Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, jump on the 06:00 Delta Air Lines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 18:52 with Delta Air Lines.
Give yourself enough time to make your IAD to MSP flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
With direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Minneapolis (and then other corners of the United States) is a breeze. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Most travellers choose to travel with Delta on this route.
With a reliable 84.09% of services landing on schedule, Delta has the best on-time performance for IAD to MSP flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport. These are the top stopovers between IAD and MSP:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
81 € is currently the best price for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport flight. A return flight starts at 181 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from IAD to MSP. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from IAD to MSP by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Dulles Airport, 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near IAD? If you're catching an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MSP if you're on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Minneapolis St Paul Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty or Dollar and see more of Minneapolis and beyond.
Booking your ride from Minneapolis St Paul Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Minneapolis St Paul Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Minneapolis. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Minneapolis in March.
The warmest month in Minneapolis is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to MSP in January. Average temperatures are between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Minneapolis has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres south-east of Minneapolis, a trip to Milwaukee will keep you on the move. Start with leading 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 favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Kiewit Luminarium, OUR BODY: The Universe Within and Orpheum Theatre.