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

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 7:58 am
• Latest: departs at 9:31 pm and lands at 11:59 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 28m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Dallas to Minneapolis:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Dallas to Minneapolis takes 2h 28m, covering 857 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 Dallas to Minneapolis range from $188 to $374, with an average of $261 over the past 12 months. Anything below $188 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $261 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $221 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $260 for nonstop.

Frontier is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Dallas to Minneapolis flights are:

• Frontier: 87% on time
• Delta: 86% on time
• American Airlines: 72% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 78% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $24–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas to Minneapolis flights, with 46% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, evening flights for 27%, and night flights for 0%.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dallas to Minneapolis flights:

• American Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

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

Flights from Dallas to Minneapolis may depart from several airports in Dallas area, including Dallas Addison (ADS), Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Flights usually arrive at Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dallas to Minneapolis route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 23m.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Austin Bergstrom (AUS) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Dallas to Minneapolis. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $236 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $297, a difference of $61.

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

5 airlines operate flights between Dallas and Minneapolis. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Delta
• Frontier
• Sun Country Air
• Southwest

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 59m, compared with 4h 59m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 07m via Austin Bergstrom (AUS).

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 Dallas to Minneapolis flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: 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:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Yes. There is a landside service that travelers can use to move between terminals. Wheelchair-accessible colored vans are also designated to run every 10min from 5 am to midnight. You will notice an automatic train that travels in the airside in intervals of 2min, taking a maximum of 9min from one area to the other. The Skylink train thus reduces traffic and congestion.

Typically, you find your bags in the bags claim area. However, Delta travelers arriving at St. Paul Minneapolis Airport should check the overhead screens to see which carousel your bag comes in on. Most of the other airlines use carousels 8 to 12. You can get help with any luggage or other requirements from baggage carts and skycaps.

Yes. You can use Metro Transit's blue line train and bus service with your light rail ticket at no extra cost or the Greyhound bus service. The light rail services allow faster connections between terminals. Trains going to downtown Minneapolis have stations at both Terminals 1 and 2. From early in the morning until late at night, trains run around every 10 to 15min.

Ride the underground tram to the parking bay if you're arriving at Terminal 1, then follow the signs to the on-airport rental car facility. You'll find the Silver Ramp entrance under the Prince mural. You will also find rental car offices on the ground level of the Purple Ramp, across from the terminal building, if you're coming from Terminal 2.