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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

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.

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 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.

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

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 50% on the St. Louis to Minneapolis route. 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on St. Louis to Minneapolis flights, with 58% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, night flights for 14%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

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.

A nonstop flight from St. Louis to Minneapolis takes 1h 37m, covering 448 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 7:52 am
• Latest: departs at 9:50 pm and lands at 11:27 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 37m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 89% above the route average of $348. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $117 to $1,015. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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.

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).

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

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.

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