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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.

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

• Delta
• Sun Country Air

Flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis usually depart from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) 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 Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class 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 Cincinnati to Minneapolis:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $245 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $463 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $34–$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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

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

• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 2% of one-stop connections

Chicago Midway (MDW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Cincinnati to Minneapolis route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 46%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $399 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $737: a $338 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cincinnati to Minneapolis flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

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 Cincinnati to Minneapolis:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:03 am
• Latest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 11:18 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 03m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 53% above the route average of $445. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Cincinnati to Minneapolis takes 2h 03m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $138 to $948. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cincinnati to Minneapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $150, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 54m, compared with 4h 32m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 10h 56m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Cincinnati (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 Cincinnati to Minneapolis range from $304 to $588, with an average of $445 over the past 12 months. Anything below $304 counts as a good deal.

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