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

• Earliest: departs at 4:03 pm and lands at 6:25 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:05 pm and lands at 6:27 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 22m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Buffalo to Minneapolis takes 2h 22m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis range from $271 to $470, with an average of $358 over the past 12 months. Anything below $271 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $358 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $233 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $268 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 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.

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

One-way fares from Buffalo to Minneapolis are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $220.

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

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

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $300 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $538, a difference of $238.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Delta operates flights between Buffalo and Minneapolis.

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 28m, compared with 4h 28m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 57m 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.

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.

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.