Which airports can I use when flying from Fresno to Minneapolis?

Flights from Fresno to Minneapolis usually depart from Fresno Airterminal (FAT) and arrive at Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Fresno to Minneapolis?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Fresno to Minneapolis: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Fresno to Minneapolis pass through?

One-stop flights from Fresno to Minneapolis most commonly connect through: • Denver Intl (DEN) - 31% of one-stop connections • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 20% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 17% of one-stop connections • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 15% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Fresno to Minneapolis?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Fresno to Minneapolis. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $419 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $540, a difference of $121. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Minneapolis?

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.

How expensive are last-minute Fresno to Minneapolis flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 55% above the $469 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Fresno to Minneapolis?

A nonstop flight from Fresno to Minneapolis takes 00m, covering 1,485 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Fresno to Minneapolis?

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.

Have flight prices from Fresno to Minneapolis changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $267 to $2,625. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Fresno to Minneapolis looking right now?

One-way fares from Fresno to Minneapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $202, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Fresno to Minneapolis?

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 50m, compared with 6h 05m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 6h 17m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

What is the time difference between Fresno and Minneapolis?

Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of Fresno (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)?

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

How much should I expect to pay for a Fresno to Minneapolis flight?

Round-trip flights from Fresno to Minneapolis range from $391 to $570, with an average of $469 over the past 12 months. Anything below $391 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Fresno to Minneapolis?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Fresno to Minneapolis. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Fresno to Minneapolis?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Fresno to Minneapolis at $369 round-trip. •February ($539) and March ($538) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 46% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Fresno to Minneapolis the cheapest?

Flights from Fresno to Minneapolis are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 48% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Fresno to Minneapolis?

Southwest ($341) and United Airlines ($369) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Fresno to Minneapolis according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Fresno to Minneapolis?

Denver Intl (DEN) is the most popular layover for the Fresno to Minneapolis route. 31% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DEN.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Fresno to Minneapolis?

Flights via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $447. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Fresno to Minneapolis which airport offers the shortest layover?

Denver Intl (DEN) had the shortest average connection time for Fresno to Minneapolis layovers at 3h 32m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $391-$570

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$151

Typical prices: $195-$403

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Cheap Flights from Fresno to Minneapolis (FAT-MSP)

Cheap flights from Fresno to Minneapolis with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

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Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2

3:18 pm - 12:12 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

18h 54m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

12:10 pm - 8:08 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-FAT Fresno Airterminal

9h 58m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$267Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 13

9:01 pm - 2:54 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

15h 53m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

2:08 pm - 3:01 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-FAT Fresno Airterminal

26h 53m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$293Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 31 - Tue, Jan 5

9:00 am - 4:24 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 24m1 stop Denver Intl

7:00 am - 11:28 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-FAT Fresno Airterminal

6h 28m1 stop San Francisco

$369United Airlines

Thu, Dec 31 - Tue, Jan 5

2:04 pm - 11:44 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

7h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

7:00 am - 11:28 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-FAT Fresno Airterminal

6h 28m1 stop San Francisco

$374United Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7

10:00 am - 6:55 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

6:40 am - 2:00 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-FAT Fresno Airterminal

9h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

$374Southwest

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7

10:00 am - 10:20 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

10h 20m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago Midway

6:40 am - 2:00 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-FAT Fresno Airterminal

9h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

$380Southwest

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

4:16 pm - 11:59 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 43m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

5:43 am - 1:56 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-FAT Fresno Airterminal

10h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$382American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

7:06 pm - 8:22 amFAT Fresno Airterminal-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

11h 16m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:43 am - 1:56 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-FAT Fresno Airterminal

10h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$387American Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

7:00 am - 11:55 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

14h 55m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:40 pm - 1:09 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-FAT Fresno Airterminal

24h 29m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$576Alaska Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

7:13 pm - 11:55 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

26h 42m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:01 am - 11:28 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-FAT Fresno Airterminal

18h 27m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego

$577Alaska Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

8:37 am - 9:30 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

10h 53m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:25 am - 8:35 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-FAT Fresno Airterminal

16h 10m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$469Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Fri, Oct 30

8:37 am - 9:30 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

10h 53m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:35 am - 1:59 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-FAT Fresno Airterminal

9h 24m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$475Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Thu, Oct 29

12:36 pm - 8:32 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 56m1 stop Denver Intl

6:40 am - 11:20 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-FAT Fresno Airterminal

6h 40m1 stop San Francisco

$537United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

12:00 pm - 10:33 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

8h 33m1 stop San Francisco

1:34 pm - 5:30 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-FAT Fresno Airterminal

5h 56m1 stop Denver Intl

$537United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

6:10 am - 1:40 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 30m1 stop Salt Lake City

6:07 pm - 9:29 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-FAT Fresno Airterminal

5h 22m1 stop Salt Lake City

$537Delta

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

12:00 pm - 9:20 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

7h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

6:50 am - 1:10 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-FAT Fresno Airterminal

8h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

$537Southwest

Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 31

2:07 pm - 11:59 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

7h 52m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:00 am - 1:11 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-FAT Fresno Airterminal

8h 11m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$537Alaska Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

7:08 am - 6:25 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

9h 17m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:00 am - 1:11 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-FAT Fresno Airterminal

8h 11m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$537Alaska Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

11:05 am - 8:00 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 55m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl

7:15 am - 2:50 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-FAT Fresno Airterminal

9h 35m2 stops Chicago Midway Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$547Southwest

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

5:16 pm - 5:03 amFAT Fresno Airterminal-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

9h 47m2 stops Salt Lake City Seattle/Tacoma Intl

10:25 am - 9:29 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-FAT Fresno Airterminal

13h 04m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Salt Lake City

$1,814Delta

Price, demand and travel trends for Fresno to Minneapolis flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Fresno to Minneapolis?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Fresno to Minneapolis. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Fresno to Minneapolis? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Fresno to Minneapolis, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •April is the cheapest month to fly from Fresno to Minneapolis at $369 round-trip.
•February ($539) and March ($538) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 46% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Fresno to Minneapolis the cheapest?: Flights from Fresno to Minneapolis are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 48% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Fresno to Minneapolis?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Fresno to Minneapolis:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Fresno to Minneapolis?
A nonstop flight from Fresno to Minneapolis takes 00m, covering 1,485 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Fresno to Minneapolis?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Fresno to Minneapolis flight?
Round-trip flights from Fresno to Minneapolis range from $391 to $570, with an average of $469 over the past 12 months. Anything below $391 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Fresno to Minneapolis flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 55% above the $469 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
Have flight prices from Fresno to Minneapolis changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $267 to $2,625. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Fresno to Minneapolis looking right now?
One-way fares from Fresno to Minneapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $202, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)?
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
Which airports can I use when flying from Fresno to Minneapolis?
Flights from Fresno to Minneapolis usually depart from Fresno Airterminal (FAT) and arrive at Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).
Which airports do connecting flights from Fresno to Minneapolis pass through?
One-stop flights from Fresno to Minneapolis most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 15% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Fresno to Minneapolis?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Fresno to Minneapolis. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $419 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $540, a difference of $121.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Fresno to Minneapolis?
Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 50m, compared with 6h 05m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 6h 17m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).
What is the time difference between Fresno and Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of Fresno (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Minneapolis?
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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $419, about $121 less than Sunday fares (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 14 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 48% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Fresno to Minneapolis trip for April. Fares historically average $369 round-trip in that month - typically $170 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).

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