CVG - MSP

$88 Find Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis

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Cheapest round-trip
$180
Overall average: $399
Frontier
Thu 4/30Sat 5/2
CVG - MSP • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$178
Typical prices: $179-$339
Sun Country Air
Fri 7/10Mon 7/13
CVG - MSP • Non-stop
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Delta's Main Cabin offers 32 inches of pitch.
Sun Country's best seats have 34 inches of legroom.
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Cheapest • Avg $210 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis (CVG-MSP)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cincinnati to Minneapolis

Thu, Apr 30 - Sat, May 2
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6:00 am - 12:45 pm
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MSP
7h 45m
1 stop
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10:45 am - 10:19 pm
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CVG
10h 34m
1 stop
$180Frontier
Sun, May 31 - Sun, Jun 7
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8:29 pm - 9:24 pm
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MSP
1h 55mnonstop
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3:35 pm - 6:23 pm
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CVG
1h 48mnonstop
$188Sun Country Air
Fri, May 15 - Sun, May 17
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12:55 pm - 9:19 am
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MSP
21h 24m
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4:30 pm - 7:17 pm
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CVG
1h 47mnonstop
$190Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Fri, May 1
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9:29 pm - 11:58 pm
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MSP
27h 29m
1 stop
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10:34 am - 11:20 pm
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CVG
11h 46m
1 stop
$191Frontier
Thu, Jun 11 - Thu, Jun 18
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6:42 pm - 7:42 pm
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MSP
2h 00mnonstop
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3:00 pm - 5:48 pm
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CVG
1h 48mnonstop
$197Sun Country Air
Fri, May 15 - Sun, May 17
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5:20 pm - 9:50 am
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MSP
17h 30m
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4:30 pm - 7:17 pm
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CVG
1h 47mnonstop
$198Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 3
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6:00 am - 12:45 pm
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MSP
7h 45m
1 stop
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11:47 am - 7:23 pm
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CVG
6h 36m
1 stop
$201Frontier
Tue, May 5 - Fri, May 8
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12:15 pm - 8:44 pm
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MSP
9h 29m
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9:39 pm - 12:00 pm
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CVG
13h 21m
1 stop
$212Frontier
Fri, Apr 24 - Fri, May 1
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8:17 pm - 11:58 pm
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28h 41m
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10:45 am - 7:12 pm
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CVG
7h 27m
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$217Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Mon, May 25
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12:55 pm - 9:19 am
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21h 24m
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4:25 pm - 7:12 pm
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1h 47mnonstop
$221Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cincinnati to Minneapolis flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Minneapolis on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Cincinnati, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis is July, where tickets cost $208 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $599 and $549 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $419, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cincinnati to Minneapolis, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Cincinnati to Minneapolis

 
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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$88
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 50% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cincinnati to Minneapolis based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cincinnati to Minneapolis was $88 for a one-way ticket and $178 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Cincinnati and Minneapolis?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Cincinnati to Minneapolis. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

    Cincinnati airport is called Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky and the only airport in Minneapolis is Minneapolis St Paul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

    Delta, American Airlines, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cincinnati to Minneapolis flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cincinnati to Minneapolis flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Cincinnati and Minneapolis, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

    There are nonstop flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $416 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $459 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Minneapolis from Cincinnati is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Minneapolis with an airline and back to Cincinnati with another airline. Booking your flights between Cincinnati and MSP can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Minneapolis from Cincinnati up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cincinnati to Minneapolis

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $214 or less one-way and $423 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Minneapolis St Paul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

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Direct returns

Minneapolis St Paul to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Monday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Cincinnati to Minneapolis

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cincinnati to Minneapolis. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cincinnati to Minneapolis? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4318 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

4.0 OkayKenny, Mar 2026
TPA - BWI
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

I realize they are still working out kinks with the new boarding process, but by the time I boarded in group 5, most of the bins were full. All airlines should better enforce small bags and jackets going under the seats until everyone has boarded.

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

My seatback screen didn’t work so that sucked because that’s what I was going to do on the plane.

An awesome flight crew. FC seat cushion just doesn’t cut it for a 3+ hour flight.

The staff was frielndly. The plane was terrible, it was too small and should be decommissioned. There were no back seat screens at all. The only beverages we had a choice from was coffee, tea or water. The only bathroom in the back was behind the flight attendant's jump seat and wasn't working. And I literally felt like I was sitting on top of the guy next to me. It was terribly hot in the plane and we had to sit on the tarmac in Chicago for 1/2 hour due to congestion in Mpls. Wouldn't they have know that before they even boarded us so that we could have sat in comfort in the terminal?

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Flight taking off must have been behind, because there was no pre-departure drink for first class like normal. Also, person in front of mine’s seat got stuck in the as far back as it normally goes position for the whole flight even during landing, flight attendant unable to fix it. Gate was not empty when we arrived, but that is MSP’s fault since was overdue for push back, not Delta’s, so had to sit on tarmac for a while and international flight so then still had to go through customs. Flight crew was excellent throughout though!

Probably not the fault of Delta but there was delay after delay after delay and I ended up getting home 4 hours later then I should have at 1:30 in the morning

The gate attendants and the crew were terrible. Because of high winds, they needed to carry more fuel, so they had to get volunteers to take the next flight at 6 am the next day. They did a terrible job of it - our flight ended up taking off just under 3 hours of the scheduled time. I hope to never fly Delta again.

Did not realize internet screen was hidden between seats and no info printed!!!!

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

After changing the departure gate 5 times making us mo e from one side of the airport to the other and then back the flight was delayed nearly 2 hours. The male flight attendant had a bad attitude with the guest being condescending, disrespectful with people who were already on edge.

Easy boarding. Rows are smaller but that may be an older and bigger me now :)

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

American Airlines did everything they could with the high Spring Break crowd. I was frustrated to be changed from 1st class to a middle seat at the back of the plane. This has happened before, not sure booking 1st class and paying the extra actually works.

I booked 1st class, my flights were changed and I was sitting in the middle at the back of the plane. A far cry from the 1st class I purchased for my flights. I am grateful I arrived on time.

There was no beverage service and the only time I saw a crew member walk through the cabin is when we were preparing to land.

Our flight was delayed 3 times and this is why I am giving such low reviews. Everything else was okay but being in the airport at 4:30pm for my initial flight at 7pm to not leave until after 9:30pm is insane,

Flights were constantly delayed. CRW took 50 minutes to get bags

Flight has been delayed every time I've ever taken it. Seats uncomfortable. Children behind me yelling the entire flight. Some of this is out of their control but overall just consistently not a great experience.

Check in was rough because the check in crew did not know how to manage my international visa documents. Required a long process and 4 people to finally be able to proceed to security. They told us incorrect information several times before acknowledging we did indeed have everything we needed from the start.

Crew members great. Everything else a 0! Got on plane at 530am. Got de boarded for mechanical issue. Supposed to leave by 830 am. Zero communication from gate agents. Then supposed to leave by 230pm. Then delayed till 330pm. Still zero communication with gate agents. All they would say is if you have an issue call the 1800 number. You call and sit on hold minimum 45 minutes for zero answer. Finally board at 345pm didn’t take off till after 4pm! Sat in airport for 11 hours with 4 adults and 3 kids. Finally offered a $100 (we are sorry) voucher for next trip. Missed whole day in Florida had to change reservations in Florida! Absolute joke of an airline! And I usually really like sun country.

Booked through Kayak for $236. They canceled the flight unknown to me; retaining $100 for canceling it. Found out when I went to check in. Rebooked the same flight for $400. Incredibly disappointed. The Sun Country part was as to be expected. Crowded, no food, no arm room but got me where I wanted to go.

3 seperate extremely rude unhelpful staff. Delayed flight. Lost my bag

Sat between 2 big men. I was uncomfortable. Flight was delayed twice. About 2 hours altogether.

It was a good experience. I do wish the seats were roomier. Also, I did not like being charged for my carry on bag

Exceptional take off and landing in snow and wind…thank you to the well skilled pilots!

I liked entertainment system being downloaded on my iPad. The selections were limited but I appreciated being able to use my own screen. The flight was just fine. My only issue was both terminals being far from the main airport. Especially stoning at LAX near midnight and having to wait for a bus to take us to baggage pickup. Very inconvenient.

Just fine but comfort is always an issue since the seats are so close

The Flight was fine, the staff treated me well, the flight got delayed over 5 1/2 hours for maintenance issues....but it worked out OK,, they were very apologetic about it, and it is better to not fly if there is any issue than endanger peoples lives, so in reality that was a good thing, It did cost me extra for parking because I went beyond the time I had purchased for parking at MSP. But all in all, Good flight

I did not take this flight because the reservation made by Kayak was wrong! Kayak owes me a trip from Minneapolis to Duluth.

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

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