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

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 8:12 am
• Latest: departs at 9:37 pm and lands at 11:44 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 07m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Cincinnati to Minneapolis takes 2h 07m, covering 595 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 Cincinnati to Minneapolis range from $329 to $639, with an average of $469 over the past 12 months. Anything below $329 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 53% above the $469 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $262 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $484 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 Boeing 737-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cincinnati to Minneapolis flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $159 to $1,080. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Cincinnati to Minneapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $185, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

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 Cincinnati to Minneapolis usually depart from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) and arrive at Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

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

• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 18% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $424 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $783, a difference of $359.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Cincinnati and Minneapolis. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Sun Country Air

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 55m, compared with 4h 35m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 14h 41m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Cincinnati (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 Cincinnati 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 Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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