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Cheapest round-trip
$194
Typical prices: $277-$474
Southwest
Sat 12/29Fri 1/5
STL - MSP • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$211
Typical prices: $275-$487
Southwest
Mon 10/22Fri 10/26
STL - MSP • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Delta and Southwest. Average duration is 1h 40m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 18 weeks in advance save around 63% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 8% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $293 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 50m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis (STL-MSP)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from St. Louis to Minneapolis

Tue, Dec 29 - Tue, Jan 5
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9:50 pm - 11:25 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
1h 35mnonstop
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1:50 pm - 10:10 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-STL Lambert-St Louis
8h 20m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$194Southwest
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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6:21 am - 8:00 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
1h 39mnonstop
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6:20 pm - 11:54 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$194Delta
Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3
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7:59 pm - 2:38 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
18h 39m1 stop Denver Intl
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3:01 pm - 5:40 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-STL Lambert-St Louis
26h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$197Frontier
Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26
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3:04 pm - 12:11 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
9h 07m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:04 pm - 5:40 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-STL Lambert-St Louis
23h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$208Frontier
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
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5:45 am - 9:35 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
3h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway
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4:10 pm - 11:55 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 45m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl
$209Southwest
Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24
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6:35 pm - 8:48 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
14h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:00 am - 6:57 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-STL Lambert-St Louis
11h 57m1 stop Denver Intl
$209Frontier
Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26
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10:05 am - 7:45 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
9h 40m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Baltimore/Washington
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7:00 pm - 11:20 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-STL Lambert-St Louis
4h 20m1 stop Chicago Midway
$209Southwest
Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2
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5:40 pm - 12:15 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
6h 35m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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12:25 pm - 9:20 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-STL Lambert-St Louis
8h 55m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl
$209Southwest
Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Nov 25
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5:30 pm - 12:43 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
7h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:35 am - 9:20 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-STL Lambert-St Louis
1h 45mnonstop
$214Delta
Fri, Dec 11 - Sat, Dec 12
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6:03 am - 7:43 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
1h 40mnonstop
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12:45 pm - 8:09 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$214Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for St. Louis to Minneapolis flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis typically range from $277 to $474. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $194, on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Minneapolis. It’s 22% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 54% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

•August, October and November are the cheapest months to fly from St. Louis to Minneapolis at $319 round-trip.
•June ($438) and September ($429) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 37% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis the cheapest?

Flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 63% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from St. Louis to Minneapolis

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on WestJet and Delta

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on STL

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MSP

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Key details for St. Louis to Minneapolis flights

Low season

January

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Beat the crowds with an average 35% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 61% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis

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Your St. Louis to Minneapolis flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from St. Louis to Minneapolis:

    • Earliest: departs at 6:03 am and lands at 7:43 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:45 pm and lands at 12:25 am.

    The flight takes about 1h 40m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

    A nonstop flight from St. Louis to Minneapolis takes 1h 40m, covering 448 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Minneapolis flight?

    Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis range from $277 to $474, with an average of $348 over the past 12 months. Anything below $277 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute St. Louis to Minneapolis flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 89% above the $348 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $293 round-trip via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared to $349 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

    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.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

  • How are flight departures from St. Louis to Minneapolis spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on St. Louis to Minneapolis flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 14%, and night flights for 14%.

  • Have flight prices from St. Louis 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 $194 to $860. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on St. Louis to Minneapolis flights?

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

  • How are flight prices from St. Louis to Minneapolis looking right now?

    One-way fares from St. Louis to Minneapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $58, which is 77% 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 $23 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Ace
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

    Flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis pass through?

    One-stop flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 54% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 23% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 8% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 50% on flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $272 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $537, a difference of $265.

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

  • What airlines fly from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

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

    • Delta
    • Southwest

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

    Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 50m, compared with 5h 42m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 6h 32m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

  • 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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on St. Louis to Minneapolis flights?

    Among airlines operating St. Louis to Minneapolis flights:

    • 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.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on St. Louis to Minneapolis flights?

    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
    • Southwest: 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.

  • Can I take a train from the St. Louis city center to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)?

    You can take the Red Line of the city’s MetroLink light rail system from downtown St. Louis to St. Louis Airport (STL). The ride to STL from the Civic Center station, which serves several city bus routes and the MetroLink’s Red and Blue Lines, takes about 30 minutes. The Red Line stops at both of STL’s terminals.

  • Where can I park at St. Louis Airport (STL)?

    St. Louis Airport (STL) has seven parking lots. The Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking garages are closest to the terminals, Lot A is connected to Terminal 1 by a pedestrian tunnel, and Lot E is a short walk to Terminal 2. Daily rates for these lots start at about $15. Lots B, C, and D are a bit farther from the terminals and are connected to the terminals by the free airport shuttle bus. Daily rates for these lots start at about $7. Lot C is the preferred choice for over-height vehicles.

  • Are there any VIP lounges in St. Louis Airport (STL)?

    At St. Louis Airport (STL), the only membership VIP lounge is the American Airlines Admirals Club in Terminal 1. US military servicemembers and their families can enjoy the USO Lounge, located outside of security in Terminal 1. The Wingtips Lounge in Terminal 2 offers VIP services to all passengers. Access to Wingtips is free with a Priority Pass membership or you can purchase a 4h pass for about $36.

  • Can I take a train from Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to downtown Minneapolis?

    You can take the METRO Blue Line light rail train from the Minneapolis−Saint Paul Airport (MSP) into the city. The Blue Line trains have stations at Terminals 1 and 2, and it takes about 22 minutes to get to the Government Plaza station in downtown Minneapolis. Regular Metro fares start at about $2.

Your guide to booking St. Louis to Minneapolis flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $272, about $265 less than Monday fares (49% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 63% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your St. Louis to Minneapolis trip for August. Fares historically average $319 round-trip in that month - typically $119 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $293 round-trip on this route - about $56 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Minneapolis St Paul Airport.

    • Snelling Motel
  • Airlines that offer the most frequent flights with one layover include American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines. Popular layover cities include Charlotte, Chicago, and Dallas-Fort Worth for American Airlines’ flights; Detroit for Delta; Chicago-Midway (MDW) for Southwest; and Chicago and Denver for United.
  • St. Louis Lambert Intl Airport (STL), also known as Lambert Field, is located about 15 miles northwest of downtown St. Louis. If you’re driving or taking a Lyft or Uber to the airport, you should expect the trip to take about 20 minutes in light traffic.
  • St. Louis Lambert Airport (STL) has two terminals, Terminals 1 and 2, and three passenger concourses. Concourse A and C are off of Terminal 1 and Concourse E is off of Terminal 2. The terminals are connected by the airport’s free shuttle bus. Passengers flying with Southwest Airlines will use Terminal 2; passengers flying to Minneapolis-St. Paul on all other airlines will use Terminal 1.
  • Minneapolis−Saint Paul Intl Airport (MSP) is located about 12 miles southwest of downtown Saint Paul, and the most direct way get to there is by driving. You should expect the trip to take 20 minutes or more, depending on the traffic.
  • If you’ll be picked up at Minneapolis−Saint Paul Intl Airport (MSP) by a Lyft, Uber, or another rideshare service, you can meet your driver at the designated "app-based ride services" areas outside of the terminals. For Terminal 1, this area is located above the Ground Transport Center, on Level 2 (Green Parking Ramp). Terminal 2, this area is located in the Ground Transport Center (Purple Parking Ramp).

Prefer to fly direct from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Lambert-St Louis Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Lambert-St Louis to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Wednesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Thursday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Friday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Saturday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Sunday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

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Direct returns

Minneapolis St Paul to Lambert-St Louis

Monday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Wednesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Thursday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Friday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Saturday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Sunday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

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