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Cheap Flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis (STL-MSP)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from St. Louis to Minneapolis

Fri, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 23
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7:55 pm - 8:46 pmSTL-MSP
24h 51m1 stop
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8:00 am - 9:06 amMSP-STL
25h 06m1 stop
$179Frontier
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Mon, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 24
Frontier Logo
7:55 pm - 8:46 pmSTL-MSP
24h 51m1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 9:06 amMSP-STL
25h 06m1 stop
$186Frontier
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Tue, Dec 16 - Tue, Dec 16
Delta Logo
12:10 pm - 1:48 pmSTL-MSP
1h 38mnonstop
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9:30 pm - 11:02 pmMSP-STL
1h 32mnonstop
$217Delta
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Mon, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 8
Southwest Logo
10:30 am - 12:00 pmSTL-MSP
1h 30mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:30 amMSP-STL
1h 30mnonstop
$225Southwest
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Tue, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 24
Southwest Logo
4:35 pm - 9:55 pmSTL-MSP
5h 20m1 stop
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4:30 pm - 5:55 pmMSP-STL
1h 25mnonstop
$227Southwest
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Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 14
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4:00 pm - 8:26 amSTL-MSP
16h 26m1 stop
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9:31 am - 3:04 pmMSP-STL
5h 33m1 stop
Thu, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 20
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:38 amSTL-MSP
1h 38mnonstop
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6:55 am - 8:37 amMSP-STL
1h 42mnonstop
$233Delta
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Fri, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 21
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7:55 pm - 8:46 pmSTL-MSP
24h 51m1 stop
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9:31 am - 3:04 pmMSP-STL
5h 33m1 stop
Wed, Sep 24 - Thu, Sep 25
American Airlines Logo
8:17 am - 2:09 pmSTL-MSP
5h 52m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:57 amMSP-STL
5h 57m1 stop
$245American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 5
American Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 4:57 pmSTL-MSP
8h 07m1 stop
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5:21 am - 9:26 amMSP-STL
4h 05m1 stop
$268American Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from St. Louis to Minneapolis

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
WestJet

WestJet's priority boarding for Premium passengers ensures a smoother boarding experience.


WestJet's EconoFlex fare includes a checked bag and free changes, ideal for flexible travel.

Read more about WestJetby Stefanie Waldek
Delta

Delta's free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members enhances productivity during flights.


Delta's Sky Priority boarding speeds up the boarding process for premium and elite passengers.

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Southwest

Enjoy two free checked bags with Southwest, perfect for travelers with extra luggage.


Southwest offers free cancellation up to 10 minutes before departure, providing flexibility for travelers.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Airports
STL

Avoid peak hours at STL to skip crowded terminals. Early mornings and afternoons are busiest, so plan flights accordingly.

Read more about STLby Yulia Denisyuk
MSP

Use the light rail from MSP to reach downtown Minneapolis or Saint Paul quickly and affordably, avoiding taxi or Uber costs.

Read more about MSPby Ramsey Qubein
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for St. Louis to Minneapolis flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from St. Louis to Minneapolis, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to St. Louis, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis is October, where tickets cost $260 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $333 and $320 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from St. Louis to Minneapolis, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 59% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$59
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from St. Louis to Minneapolis

When to book flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from St. Louis to Minneapolis based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from St. Louis to Minneapolis was $59 for a one-way ticket and $179 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between St. Louis and Minneapolis?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from St. Louis to Minneapolis. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

    Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the St. Louis to Minneapolis flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the St. Louis to Minneapolis flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between St. Louis and Minneapolis.

  • On which days can I fly direct from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

    There are nonstop flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $301 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $303 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Minneapolis from St. Louis is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Minneapolis with an airline and back to St. Louis with another airline. Booking your flights between St. Louis and MSP can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Minneapolis from St. Louis up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from St. Louis to Minneapolis

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $159 or less one-way and $267 or less round-trip.
  • 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?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Lambert-St Louis to Minneapolis St Paul.
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

Air France, Delta, KLM, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +5 more

Air France, Delta, +6 more

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Direct returns

Minneapolis St Paul to Lambert-St Louis

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +5 more

Air France, Delta, +6 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from St. Louis to Minneapolis

 
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Need help choosing which airline to fly with from St. Louis to Minneapolis? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4241 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
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AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

2.0 MediocreMike, Aug 2025AUS - BWI
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AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

It was beautiful easy and smooth experience. Thank you. Will definitely get Delta for my next travel.

No one fussed at me about my pap machine as a 3rd pice on the plane. Boarding was pleasant and smooth. The boarding agent in Anchorage was a fun character- he could be in a movie. :~) The on-board crew were downright pleasant. No militant attitudes on Delta. Like all planes these days the seats are too narrow for standard Americans and at 5’2” there is barely enough leg room. I don’t know how tall people fold themselves into the seats. But that’s nothing specific to Delta

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Delta is better for short flights and very low need for customer service. Avoid for longer flights

Delta is a premier airline so my expectations are most always met.

Everything was good except when we're on a 6 hour flight at dinner time and all they offer as part of the fare are little bags of junk food, it's disappointing. Bring back food service without an added price.

Left on time and arrived early this extending our 31 minute transfer. Bags made it also!

I love my flight attendant Faith, always smiles always helpful. She makes the flight experience wonderful thank you

My return flights were changed by the airline and my preferred seat selection with extra legroom was not transferred to the new flights

My flight was delayed for several hours. Sitting at gate 16 for several hours, I got a text from Kayak the gate changed to 9 before it was announced. Very bad communication at each gate from American Airlines employees. I received 10 notifications of delay from Kayak. My vacation started off horrible! I will write to American Airlines corporate office also.

The AA staff person who checked our bags was curt and almost rude. The FA also seemed unhappy doing her job. Overall it was like riding the school bus back in grade school.

Internet was a bit expensive and did not work ask that week otherwise a good flight

Ring in first class for an overnight flight, there was no blankets nor pillows for first class customers.

My Internet did not work for Outlook email or basically anything. I paid for one hour of in-flight usage and it was terrible. I spent a lot of time on different sites and browsers with no luck and a lot of frustration. Other than that, the flight was on time, crew was nice, service was fine. Seat was OK even though I paid for the extra 6 inches. I cannot imagine how tight the seats in the back must be.

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

Food was ok, but not as good as I have had before on AA.

No issues. They did change our gate FOUR times in about 30 minutes which was mildly annoying but the flight was fine.

Great flight. No issues at all. I still think boarding could be more efficient but otherwise, a good experience.

The plane was freezing cold. Asked for a blanket and there were none. Was told twice that the pilots would warm the plane and it never happened Worst experience flying ever

Multiple delays because they screwed up on the crew schedule and had to wait for over an hour for more people to come.

It was good. Basic flight. Drinks only. Pay budget. Get budget and I’m good with that. I want to get where I need to go. Not hard to please. Female First Officer is an absolute bonus for me!

The Wi-Fi was off, the arm rests are hard plastic.

The assistance with the wheel chairs was fabulous. All the people were so very friendly and helpful. I want to thank them all.

We almost missed our return flight. We got to the gate one minute from closing the cabin door, and the agent got us aboard the plane! We are so very grateful!!!!!

I already filled out a survey for this flight. We booked through KAYAK with airfare assist, and airfare assist did not confirm or honor our flight. Therefore, we had to go to a different place with a different travel agency. I tried very hard with airfare assist, They also promoted this on cheapair.com, but it was a bait and switch in both instances.

Boarded flight, issues with the place and had to get off the plane, wait, and then board a different plane at a different gate. This impacted my short trip negatively. A worker died outside of the plane window and we sat there the entire time while they tried to revive him, unsuccessfully, which was traumatic.

The flight there was frustrating but the flight home was very good.

Flight was delayed in phoenix by 1 hour. When Kenny got to minneapolis st paul, Kenny missed his connecting flight to Duluth on Sun country air. Sun country customer service did nothing to help Kenny get home to Duluth. We will not fly with sun country ever again.

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