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Frontier and Spirit Airlines have a one-stop layover at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) for 1h 52m. With United Airlines, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) will be your 2-3 hour stop, while Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) will be your layover spot if you fly with Delta Air Lines.

The airline's policy allows pregnant travelers to fly without any specific restrictions up to the 36th week of pregnancy for single pregnancies and up to the 32nd week for multiple pregnancies, as long as there are no medical complications or concerns. Pregnant travelers beyond these time frames must provide a medical certificate or clearance from their healthcare provider, stating that they are fit to travel by air.

Sun Country Airlines primarily offers Economy Class tickets for its passengers. Passengers in economy class enjoy complimentary soft drinks and snacks during the flight. Additionally, the airline provides the option to purchase additional in-flight services, such as alcoholic beverages, hot meals, and extra legroom seats, allowing travelers to tailor their experience based on their preferences and needs.

JetBlue Airways takes flight as one of your options, offering a family-friendly travel experience from start to finish. JetBlue provides convenient seating options, allowing families to sit together. The airline offers a variety of in-flight entertainment options, including movies, cartoons, and interactive games, keeping children entertained and engaged throughout the journey.

Among airlines operating Minneapolis to Buffalo flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Delta operates flights between Minneapolis and Buffalo.

Flights from Minneapolis to Buffalo usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag in Economy Class 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 Minneapolis to Buffalo:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $194 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $285 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $33–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 6% of one-stop connections

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

On the Minneapolis to Buffalo route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 36%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $258 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $399: a $141 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 pm and lands at 2:03 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:20 pm and lands at 5:23 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 03m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 37% above the route average of $362. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Buffalo takes 2h 03m, covering 731 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.

One-way fares from Minneapolis to Buffalo are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $208.

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 21m, compared with 4h 52m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 53m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Buffalo Airport (BUF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Buffalo range from $281 to $446, with an average of $362 over the past 12 months. Anything below $281 counts as a good deal.

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