$71 Find Cheap Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Minneapolis - Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 9:54 am
• Latest: departs at 7:50 pm and lands at 11:44 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 54m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Minneapolis:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to Minneapolis takes 3h 54m, covering 1,488 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 Fort Lauderdale to Minneapolis range from $262 to $465, with an average of $344 over the past 12 months. Anything below $262 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 55% above the $344 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $277 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $346 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 Boeing 737-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 757-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Fort Lauderdale to Minneapolis flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, 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 $217 to $1,125. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Fort Lauderdale to Minneapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $111, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Budget

Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Minneapolis usually depart from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and arrive at Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Minneapolis. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $312 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $475, a difference of $163.

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 Fort Lauderdale and Minneapolis. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Sun Country Air

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 06m, compared with 5h 12m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 5h 53m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale (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 Fort Lauderdale 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.

Driving is an easy way to go from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to downtown Minneapolis, as it only takes between 15 and 20 minutes. You can choose to take public transportation instead, like the Blue metro line and bus line 2C, which will bring you to the city center in around 50 minutes.

You will typically not be allowed to check a bag for free when flying in Economy class for flights from Fort Lxxxxxauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). Delta Air Lines will require you to pay an additional fee and the maximum weight permitted for your bag is 50 lb.

In Terminal 1 of Fort Laxxxuderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), you will find the United Airlines Club. In Terminal 2, there is the Delta Air Lines Delta Sky Club. In Terminal 3, there is the Escape Lounge, which is hosted by The Centurion.

You will typically be able to find nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdaxxxxle-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), but there are also many that require layovers. When you fly with Spirit Airlines, you may have a layover in Atlanta. When you fly with Sun Country Air, you may have a layover in Philadelphia instead.