Travelling from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Tampa is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MSP to PIE flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Tampa — and maybe even more of the United States if you have time.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Sun Country Airlines.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MSP and PIE include:
Nashville Airport
Indianapolis Airport
Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
122 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport flight. Return flights start at 328 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from MSP to PIE, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
MSP's address is 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Minneapolis St Paul Airport, 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis St Paul Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to MSP:
Arriving at St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PIE instead:
Grab a St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport rental car and explore Tampa and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Alamo and Avis are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your ride from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates typically rise as your departure date approaches.
When to fly to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Tampa in November.
The warmest month in Tampa is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSP to PIE in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Tampa. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Around 338 kilometres south-east of Tampa, Miami is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.
