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$58+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Minneapolis (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 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MSP
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Minneapolis

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FlightHub
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$97
(Delta)

One-way from

$58
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$181

Good round-trip deal

$137 or less

Good one-way deal

$96 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/156:24 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Mon 5/195:45 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 37mDelta
Deal found 4/17$97
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/141:55 pmMDW - MSP
Nonstop1h 40mDelta
Wed 5/214:15 pmMSP - MDW
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/17$97
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/810:28 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/125:28 amMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$98
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 5/145:05 pmMDW - MSP
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Wed 5/214:00 pmMSP - MDW
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/17$107
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 5/28:05 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 44mSun Country Air
Sun 5/45:30 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 39mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/16$116
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 5/95:21 pmORD - MSP
1 stop7h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/195:30 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$144
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sun 5/48:00 amSTL - MSP
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/168:19 pmMSP - STL
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$150
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 5/95:21 pmORD - MSP
1 stop7h 12mFrontier
Mon 5/126:00 amMSP - ORD
1 stop17h 41mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$161
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Fri 5/96:53 pmSTL - MSP
1 stop5h 40mFrontier
Sun 5/118:25 pmMSP - STL
1 stop12h 44mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$170
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/18:03 pmMDW - MSP
1 stop28h 30mFrontier
Thu 5/86:00 amMSP - MDW
1 stop13h 08mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$171
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/155:00 amSTL - MSP
1 stop9h 48mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/225:28 amMSP - STL
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$183
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/216:00 amSTL - MSP
Nonstop1h 37mDelta
Wed 5/289:15 amMSP - STL
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Deal found 4/17$217

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Minneapolis that are best for you.

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Illinois

Fly to

Minneapolis

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/15

6:24 am-7:54 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 5/19

5:45 pm-7:22 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$97

ChicagoMinneapolis

MDW - MSP

MDWMSP

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/13

5:05 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/14

2:25 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$97

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

10:28 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 5/12

5:28 am-6:59 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$98

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/2

8:05 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 5/4

5:30 pm-7:09 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$116

ChicagoMinneapolis

MDW - MSP

MDWMSP

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/8

1:55 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 5/11

7:03 am-8:36 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$140

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/9

5:21 pm-12:33 am

1 stop7h 12m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 5/19

5:30 pm-7:09 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$144

St. LouisMinneapolis

STL - MSP

STLMSP

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/4

8:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/16

8:19 pm-9:59 am

1 stop13h 40m

$150

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/9

5:21 pm-12:33 am

1 stop7h 12m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 5/12

6:00 am-11:41 pm

1 stop17h 41m

$161

St. LouisMinneapolis

STL - MSP

STLMSP

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/9

6:53 pm-12:33 am

1 stop5h 40m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 5/11

8:25 pm-9:09 am

1 stop12h 44m

$170

ChicagoMinneapolis

MDW - MSP

MDWMSP

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/1

8:03 pm-12:33 am

1 stop28h 30m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 5/8

6:00 am-7:08 pm

1 stop13h 08m

$171

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Minneapolis

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Minneapolis

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to MSP?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 April 17, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Minneapolis, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Minneapolis

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Minneapolis. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to MSP are scheduled on a Thursday (92 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

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 April 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Illinois to Minneapolis to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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
7,917 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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
8,667 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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 Illinois to Minneapolis. 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 into for flights to Minneapolis from Illinois?

    Most people fly into Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) if they book a flight to Minneapolis from Illinois. Minneapolis St Paul is conveniently located just 7.3 mi from Minneapolis’s city center.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Illinois to Minneapolis are Sun Country Air ($58), Southwest ($59), and Frontier ($79).

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Minneapolis?

    The most popular flight routes from Illinois to Minneapolis are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Minneapolis St Paul, Chicago Midway - Minneapolis St Paul and Lambert-St Louis - Minneapolis St Paul.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Minneapolis?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Illinois to Minneapolis consider choosing SkyWest Airlines (100%), Copa Airlines (86%) or Aeromexico (84%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Minneapolis?

    On average you can expect to pay $573 for a flight from Illinois to Minneapolis. The cheapest flight overall is $48 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Minneapolis St Paul) is currently priced at $97.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Minneapolis?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from Illinois 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 5 airlines flying from Illinois to Minneapolis

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$65Average$148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$69Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$94Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$96Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$103Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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