Travelling from London to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): What you need to know
You can choose from numerous airports when organising your flight from London to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Explore your options for flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Around 8 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct London to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight.
Minneapolis is five hours behind London. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is located in Minneapolis, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Choose from 7 direct services every week. Delta Air Lines operates a 8:50am departure between LHR and MSP.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from London to MSP.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) are available from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from London to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport with Delta Air Lines. This popular carrier operates departures from LHR.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between LHR and MSP is Delta Air Lines.
Delta Air Lines sets the standard for punctuality. An exceptional 84.75% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from London to MSP that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between LHR and MSP include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and MSP are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to MSP flight:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Lock in a plane ticket from London to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) out of Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between STN and MSP are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Book a hotel close to MSP if you have a late flight from London to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty or Dollar and explore beyond Minneapolis's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your London to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
The street address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
Getting from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Minneapolis. How long it takes to get there in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is 281 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 461 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to MSP if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Affordable London to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from London to MSP.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from London to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from London to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from London to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). July is when most people visit Minneapolis. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Minneapolis is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your London to MSP plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF).
More about Minneapolis
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Minneapolis right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from London to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Walker Art Centre, Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Minnehaha Regional Park are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Minneapolis itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Minneapolis has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres south-east of Minneapolis, a trip to Rochester will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr Park, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park and Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.
Duluth is another standout destination in the United States and is around 225 kilometres north of Minneapolis. No journey is complete without visiting Skyline Parkway, Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive and Glensheen Estate.
