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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:53 am
• Latest: departs at 8:06 pm and lands at 10:59 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 53m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to Minneapolis takes 2h 53m, covering 1,051 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 Houston to Minneapolis range from $275 to $468, with an average of $341 over the past 12 months. Anything below $275 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 40% above the $341 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $253 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $348 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Minneapolis flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Houston to Minneapolis flights:

• 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 Houston to Minneapolis may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Houston to Minneapolis. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $303 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $513, a difference of $210.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Houston and Minneapolis. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• United Airlines
• Sun Country Air

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 11m, compared with 5h 29m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 33m 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 Houston to Minneapolis flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: 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
• United Airlines: 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.