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$50+ 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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MSP
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$132
(Delta)

One-way from

$50
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$296

Good round-trip deal

$216 or less

Good one-way deal

$99 or less
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 3/712:15 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Mon 3/108:15 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Deal found 2/20$132
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/121:16 pmMDW - MSP
Nonstop1h 39mDelta
Fri 3/217:59 amMSP - MDW
Nonstop1h 46mDelta
Deal found 2/20$132
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/318:33 pmORD - MSP
1 stop17h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/24:27 pmMSP - ORD
1 stop16h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$135
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 6/68:10 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 40mSun Country Air
Sun 6/85:30 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 41mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/19$136
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/38:10 amMDW - MSP
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Mon 4/75:45 pmMSP - MDW
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$137
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/36:30 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/56:00 amMSP - ORD
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$139
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/176:45 amORD - MSP
1 stop16h 48mFrontier
Mon 4/216:00 amMSP - ORD
1 stop18h 37mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$152
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/176:45 amMDW - MSP
1 stop16h 48mFrontier
Mon 4/216:00 amMSP - MDW
1 stop18h 21mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$160
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/236:30 amSTL - MSP
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/74:27 pmMSP - STL
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$181
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 5/18:45 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/310:00 amMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$193
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/139:40 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 28mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/175:30 amMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$197
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Sun 3/235:24 pmSTL - MSP
1 stop15h 30mFrontier
Mon 4/72:42 pmMSP - STL
1 stop9h 04mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$200

Find flights from Illinois to Minneapolis within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

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ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/7

12:15 pm-1:50 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 3/10

8:15 pm-9:47 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$132

ChicagoMinneapolis

MDW - MSP

MDWMSP

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/12

1:16 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 3/21

7:59 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 46m

$132

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/31

8:33 pm-2:18 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/2

4:27 pm-8:44 am

1 stop16h 17m

$135

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/6

8:10 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 6/8

5:30 pm-7:11 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$136

ChicagoMinneapolis

MDW - MSP

MDWMSP

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/3

8:10 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/7

5:45 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$137

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/3

6:30 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 4/5

6:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$139

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/17

6:45 am-11:33 pm

1 stop16h 48m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/21

6:00 am-12:37 am

1 stop18h 37m

$152

ChicagoMinneapolis

MDW - MSP

MDWMSP

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/17

6:45 am-11:33 pm

1 stop16h 48m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/21

6:00 am-12:21 am

1 stop18h 21m

$160

St. LouisMinneapolis

STL - MSP

STLMSP

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 3/23

6:30 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/7

4:27 pm-5:52 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$181

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/1

8:45 am-10:18 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 5/3

10:00 am-11:37 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$193

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Minneapolis

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Minneapolis

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

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 February 20, 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to MSP are scheduled on a Thursday (83 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 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 February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta 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
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Frontier ($50), Sun Country Air ($59), and Southwest ($69).

  • 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 Air France (91%), SkyWest Airlines (90%) or Copa Airlines (90%) 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 $1,018 for a flight from Illinois to Minneapolis. The cheapest flight overall is $68 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Minneapolis St Paul) is currently priced at $116.

  • 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$58Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$61Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$92Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$96Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$109Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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