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$58+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis (DTW - MSP)

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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — MSP
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Thu 3/13
Thu 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Minneapolis St Paul are usually found in September or November, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis (MSP). 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 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$116
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One-way from

$58
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Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$204

Good round-trip deal

$254 or less

Good one-way deal

$162 or less
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 8, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/157:00 pmDTW - MSP
Nonstop1h 56mSun Country Air
Sun 5/186:24 amMSP - DTW
Nonstop1h 45mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/7$116
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/107:35 pmDTW - MSP
Nonstop1h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/126:00 amMSP - DTW
Nonstop1h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$123
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/129:59 pmDTW - MSP
Nonstop1h 49mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/168:05 amMSP - DTW
Nonstop1h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/7$126
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Tue 5/137:00 amDTW - MSP
Nonstop1h 58mDelta
Sun 5/187:45 pmMSP - DTW
Nonstop1h 44mDelta
Deal found 3/6$139
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Thu 4/107:55 pmDTW - MSP
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Mon 4/1412:25 pmMSP - DTW
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 3/7$159
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Tue 4/12:43 pmDTW - MSP
1 stop9h 45mFrontier
Thu 4/36:00 amMSP - DTW
1 stop6h 52mFrontier
Deal found 3/7$160
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 3/2411:14 amDTW - MSP
1 stop12h 54mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/265:30 amMSP - DTW
1 stop10h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/6$183
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Thu 6/196:00 amDTW - MSP
1 stop4h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/236:35 pmMSP - DTW
1 stop4h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/7$188

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Minneapolis 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 8, 2025.

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DetroitMinneapolis

DTW - MSP

DTWMSP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/15

7:00 pm-7:56 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 5/18

6:24 am-9:09 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$116

DetroitMinneapolis

DTW - MSP

DTWMSP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/10

7:35 pm-8:31 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 4/12

6:00 am-8:43 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$123

DetroitMinneapolis

DTW - MSP

DTWMSP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/12

9:59 pm-10:48 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/16

8:05 am-10:48 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$126

DetroitMinneapolis

DTW - MSP

DTWMSP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-7:58 am

Nonstop1h 58m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 5/18

7:45 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$139

DetroitMinneapolis

DTW - MSP

DTWMSP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/10

7:55 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/14

12:25 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$159

DetroitMinneapolis

DTW - MSP

DTWMSP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/1

2:43 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/3

6:00 am-1:52 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$160

DetroitMinneapolis

DTW - MSP

DTWMSP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/24

11:14 am-11:08 pm

1 stop12h 54m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 3/26

5:30 am-4:57 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$183

DetroitMinneapolis

DTW - MSP

DTWMSP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/13

5:55 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/20

10:00 am-4:53 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$229

DetroitMinneapolis

DTW - MSP

DTWMSP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/14

12:02 pm-12:58 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$58

DetroitMinneapolis

DTW - MSP

DTWMSP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/28

10:13 pm-11:06 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$62

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Minneapolis in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Minneapolis flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Minneapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Minneapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Minneapolis flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Minneapolis flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis flights

Find out what our experts recommend to make the most of your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis trip
Airports
DTW

Security lines at DTW are pleasantly short, often under 10 minutes at McNamara Terminal. Plan accordingly to save time before your flight.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
MSP

Take the light rail from MSP to downtown Minneapolis in under 30 minutes. It's affordable and runs every 15 minutes from 5 am to midnight.

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Brandon Schultz

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Brandon Schultz

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 Detroit to Minneapolis

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Minneapolis

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to Minneapolis including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis, you should look to book at least 44 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 DTW to MSP?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Minneapolis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 8, 2025.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 71% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on March 2, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon 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 Minneapolis by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Minneapolis ranges from 0.8 - 4.3 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.3 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Minneapolis when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Minneapolis by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Minneapolis, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Minneapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis. Reviews last updated March 8, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Detroit to Minneapolis have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8,024 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8,649 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
7.0
Good
358 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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 Detroit to Minneapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis?

    If you book a flight from Detroit to Minneapolis, you will be flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Minneapolis St Paul. Flights to Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) take 1h 44m for a nonstop flight. There are 14 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Minneapolis per day from 4 airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis is Sun Country Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $116 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Delta, starting at $126 and $139 round-trip. Sun Country Air is priced at 27% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Sun Country Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $58. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis?

    Before booking your flight to Minneapolis from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Korean Air (91%), Spirit Airlines (88%), KLM( 84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis? While on average our users pay $643, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $57. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Minneapolis St Paul), is priced around $104.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Minneapolis 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 4 airlines flying from Detroit to Minneapolis

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Minneapolis. 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 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$49Average$106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$64Average$114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$178Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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