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$88+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — HOU
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Houston are usually found in August or September, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston (HO1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

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$185
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$88
(Cheapflightsfares)

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Average price

$379
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/296:00 amMSP - IAH
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/309:03 pmIAH - MSP
1 stop26h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$185
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/162:45 pmMSP - IAH
1 stop20h 06mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/232:24 pmIAH - MSP
1 stop23h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$187
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/32:42 pmMSP - HOU
Nonstop2h 54mSun Country Air
Sun 7/66:35 pmHOU - MSP
Nonstop2h 44mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/24$188
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/126:00 amMSP - HOU
1 stop5h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/138:00 amHOU - MSP
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$218
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/168:00 pmMSP - IAH
Nonstop3h 04mDelta
Tue 4/226:20 amIAH - MSP
Nonstop2h 55mDelta
Deal found 3/24$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1610:00 amMSP - IAH
1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/2310:00 amIAH - MSP
Nonstop3h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$239
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/66:00 amMSP - HOU
1 stop27h 32mFrontier
Wed 4/910:36 amHOU - MSP
1 stop12h 52mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$241
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/145:40 amMSP - HOU
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Tue 4/155:25 amHOU - MSP
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/171:31 pmMSP - IAH
1 stop6h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/216:00 amIAH - MSP
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/287:07 pmMSP - HOU
1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/305:00 amHOU - MSP
1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$257
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/710:30 pmMSP - IAH
1 stop11h 48mFrontier
Wed 4/98:28 pmIAH - MSP
1 stop14h 06mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$258
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/94:50 pmMSP - HOU
1 stop5h 37mDelta
Sat 4/126:00 amHOU - MSP
1 stop5h 48mDelta
Deal found 3/24$339

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis to Houston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Houston that are best for you.

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MSP - IAH

MSPIAH

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/29

6:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/30

9:03 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop26h 08m

$185

MinneapolisHouston

MSP - IAH

MSPIAH

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/14

2:45 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/15

8:02 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops17h 38m

$187

MinneapolisHouston

MSP - HOU

MSPHOU

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 7/3

2:42 pm-5:36 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

Houston Hobby

Sun 7/6

6:35 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$188

MinneapolisHouston

MSP - HOU

MSPHOU

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 4/12

6:00 am-11:37 am

1 stop5h 37m

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/13

8:00 am-10:50 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$218

MinneapolisHouston

MSP - IAH

MSPIAH

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/15

8:00 pm-11:04 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/19

6:00 am-8:55 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$229

MinneapolisHouston

MSP - IAH

MSPIAH

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/16

5:38 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop3h 11m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/19

5:00 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$239

MinneapolisHouston

MSP - HOU

MSPHOU

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 4/6

6:00 am-9:32 am

1 stop27h 32m

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/9

10:36 am-11:28 pm

1 stop12h 52m

$241

MinneapolisHouston

MSP - HOU

MSPHOU

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/14

5:40 am-11:10 am

1 stop5h 30m

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/15

5:25 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 20m

$249

MinneapolisHouston

MSP - HOU

MSPHOU

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/28

7:07 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/30

5:00 am-9:52 am

1 stop4h 52m

$257

MinneapolisHouston

MSP - IAH

MSPIAH

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/7

10:30 pm-10:18 am

1 stop11h 48m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/9

8:28 pm-10:34 am

1 stop14h 06m

$258

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The best insider tips for Minneapolis to Houston flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Minneapolis to Houston trip
Airports
MSP

Expect efficient security lanes at MSP, but peak times can see waits up to an hour. Check live wait estimates online for shorter lines.

Read more about MSPby Brandon Schultz
IAH

For a quick ride to downtown Houston, Uber or Lyft is recommended. Pickups are available at Terminals A, B, and C.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
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Evie Carrick

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Brandon Schultz

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Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from Minneapolis with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Minneapolis to Houston

How far ahead should I book a flight from Minneapolis to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Houston. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Minneapolis to Houston. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minneapolis to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Minneapolis to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSP to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Minneapolis to Houston in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 45% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Minneapolis to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to Houston. Price data was last updated on October 6, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to Houston flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Houston. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Minneapolis to Houston, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
348 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minneapolis to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Minneapolis to Houston?

    Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), located 7.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Minneapolis to Houston. 7 airlines have flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Houston on a regular basis. Booking flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Houston should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Houston per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Minneapolis to Houston round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($187), Sun Country Air ($195), and Delta ($229) offers the cheapest pricing from Minneapolis to Houston. You may be able to fly from Minneapolis to Houston for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Minneapolis to Houston one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $88 on Sun Country Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $90 and Delta from $119 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Houston?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Minneapolis to Houston? While on average our users pay $120, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $40. The most popular route (Minneapolis St Paul - Houston Hobby), is priced around $155.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Minneapolis to Houston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Minneapolis to Houston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Minneapolis to Houston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Minneapolis to Houston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Minneapolis to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis to Houston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minneapolis to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Minneapolis to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Houston

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis to Houston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$79Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$95Average$145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$133Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$208Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$209Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$211Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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