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Cheapest round-trip
$281
Typical prices: $381-$575
American Airlines
Fri 12/7Sat 12/8
ALB - MSP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$127
Typical prices: $200-$410
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/8
ALB - MSP • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Albany and Minneapolis. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
16 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 16 weeks in advance save around 56% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 17% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Nashville Intl (BNA)
Cheapest • Avg $386 (round-trip)
Chicago Midway (MDW)
Shortest trip • 4h 53m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Albany to Minneapolis (ALB-MSP)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Albany to Minneapolis

Mon, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 8
American Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 11:35 pmALB  Albany Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 25m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
American Airlines Logo
3:47 pm - 11:59 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ALB Albany Intl
7h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$281American Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 10
Southwest Logo
3:05 pm - 11:00 pmALB  Albany Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
8h 55m1 stop Nashville Intl
Southwest Logo
3:30 pm - 9:25 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ALB Albany Intl
4h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway
$281Southwest
Mon, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 8
Southwest Logo
3:05 pm - 11:00 pmALB  Albany Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
8h 55m1 stop Nashville Intl
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 3:20 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ALB Albany Intl
8h 50m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl
$286Southwest
Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 14
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:27 amALB  Albany Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
3:18 pm - 9:28 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ALB Albany Intl
5h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$301United Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 21
Delta Logo
6:55 pm - 12:43 amALB  Albany Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
6h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
1:14 pm - 6:56 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ALB Albany Intl
4h 42m1 stop New York LaGuardia
$301Delta
Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27
Delta Logo
5:50 am - 9:40 amALB  Albany Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
4h 50m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
4:46 pm - 11:53 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ALB Albany Intl
6h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$321Delta
Thu, Dec 24 - Wed, Jan 6
American Airlines Logo
7:38 am - 1:18 pmALB  Albany Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
6h 40m1 stop Philadelphia
American Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 11:38 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ALB Albany Intl
7h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$339American Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9
United Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 2:12 pmALB  Albany Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 5:28 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ALB Albany Intl
6h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$381United Airlines
Wed, Dec 23 - Wed, Jan 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:08 pm - 10:03 pmALB  Albany Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
25h 55m1 stop Nashville Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:58 pm - 4:17 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ALB Albany Intl
21h 19m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Raleigh-Durham
$390Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:43 pm - 3:42 pmALB  Albany Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
21h 59m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 3:29 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ALB Albany Intl
6h 19m1 stop Nashville Intl
$406Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Albany to Minneapolis flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Albany to Minneapolis?

Round-trip flights from Albany to Minneapolis typically range from $381 to $575. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $281, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Albany to Minneapolis?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Albany to Minneapolis. It’s 17% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 25% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Albany to Minneapolis?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Albany to Minneapolis at $381 round-trip.
•May ($573) and March ($560) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 50% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Albany to Minneapolis the cheapest?

Flights from Albany to Minneapolis are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 56% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Albany to Minneapolis flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$127
Beat the crowds with an average 53% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 58% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Albany to Minneapolis

When to book flights from Albany to Minneapolis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Albany to Minneapolis based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Albany to Minneapolis flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Albany to Minneapolis?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Albany to Minneapolis:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Albany to Minneapolis?

    A nonstop flight from Albany to Minneapolis takes 00m, covering 975 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Albany to Minneapolis?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Albany to Minneapolis flight?

    Round-trip flights from Albany to Minneapolis range from $381 to $575, with an average of $459 over the past 12 months. Anything below $381 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Albany to Minneapolis flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 67% above the $459 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Albany to Minneapolis changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $281 to $2,469. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Albany to Minneapolis looking right now?

    One-way fares from Albany to Minneapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $142, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)?

    Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $68 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Ace
    • Hertz
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Albany to Minneapolis?

    Flights from Albany to Minneapolis usually depart from Albany Intl (ALB) and arrive at Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Albany to Minneapolis pass through?

    One-stop flights from Albany to Minneapolis most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 43% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 30% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 4% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Albany to Minneapolis?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Albany to Minneapolis. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $381 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $578, a difference of $197.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Albany to Minneapolis?

    Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 53m, compared with 4h 53m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 5h 10m via New York LaGuardia (LGA).

  • What is the time difference between Albany and Minneapolis?

    Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Albany (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Minneapolis?

    Some of the most popular sights in Minneapolis are U.S. Bank Stadium, Target Field and Target Center. These are among the most viewed places in Minneapolis on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Albany to Minneapolis flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $381, about $197 less than Monday fares (34% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 56% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Albany to Minneapolis trip for November. Fares historically average $381 round-trip in that month - typically $192 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).

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