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Among airlines operating Buffalo to Minneapolis flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Delta operates flights between Buffalo and Minneapolis.

Flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis usually depart from Buffalo (BUF) and arrive at Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $237 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $269 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 5% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 42% on the Buffalo to Minneapolis route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $314 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $537, a difference of $223. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Buffalo to Minneapolis:

• Earliest: departs at 4:03 pm and lands at 6:22 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:25 pm and lands at 9:44 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 19m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 22% above the route average of $348. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Buffalo to Minneapolis takes 2h 19m, covering 731 miles.

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.

One-way fares from Buffalo to Minneapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $215, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 20m, compared with 4h 33m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 46m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis range from $268 to $447, with an average of $348 over the past 12 months. Anything below $268 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the Buffalo to Minneapolis route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.