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Cheapest round-trip
$145
Typical prices: $419-$590
Frontier
Sun 11/25Sat 12/1
MSP - CLE • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$519
Typical prices: $439-$631
Delta
Mon 12/10Thu 12/13
MSP - CLE • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 2h 03m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 64% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • Avg $181 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 09m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Cleveland (MSP-CLE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Minneapolis to Cleveland

Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1
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6:04 pm - 10:37 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
15h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:57 pm - 2:45 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
26h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$145Frontier
Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1
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6:04 pm - 10:37 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
15h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:57 pm - 10:26 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
22h 29m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Dallas/Fort Worth
$168Frontier
Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23
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9:19 am - 12:07 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
49h 48m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:30 am - 1:31 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
9h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$260Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 17
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5:00 pm - 12:07 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
18h 07m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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4:50 pm - 12:04 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
8h 14m1 stop Denver Intl
$274Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 1 - Mon, Jan 4
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9:00 am - 4:10 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
6h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway
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6:20 am - 10:20 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 00m1 stop Nashville Intl
$311Southwest
Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 12
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7:50 am - 1:05 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
4h 15m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
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10:45 am - 2:40 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
4h 55m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$311Southwest
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16
American Airlines Logo
2:09 pm - 11:53 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
8h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:06 am - 2:50 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
10h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$347American Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15
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2:09 pm - 11:53 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
8h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:59 pm - 8:22 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
12h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$357American Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 13
Delta Logo
12:57 pm - 3:49 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
1h 52mnonstop
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6:50 am - 8:08 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 18mnonstop
$519Delta
Thu, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 13
Delta Logo
12:57 pm - 3:49 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
1h 52mnonstop
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6:50 am - 8:08 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 18mnonstop
$519Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Minneapolis to Cleveland flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Cleveland?

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Cleveland typically range from $419 to $590. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $145, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Cleveland?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Cleveland. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 26% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Cleveland?

•July and August are the cheapest months to fly from Minneapolis to Cleveland at $439 round-trip.
•January ($569) and October ($559) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 29% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Minneapolis to Cleveland the cheapest?

Flights from Minneapolis to Cleveland are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 64% 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 Minneapolis to Cleveland

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

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta and Frontier

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.

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.

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on CLE

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

Key details for Minneapolis to Cleveland flights

Low season

February

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Beat the crowds with an average 45% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 30% increase in travelers.
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Your Minneapolis to Cleveland 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 Minneapolis to Cleveland?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 9:03 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:40 pm and lands at 10:43 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 03m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Minneapolis to Cleveland?

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Minneapolis to Cleveland?

    A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Cleveland takes 2h 03m, covering 620 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Minneapolis to Cleveland?

    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 Minneapolis to Cleveland flight?

    Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Cleveland range from $419 to $590, with an average of $472 over the past 12 months. Anything below $419 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Minneapolis to Cleveland flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 45% above the $472 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $181 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $501 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Minneapolis to Cleveland?

    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 Minneapolis to Cleveland?

    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 Airbus A220-300 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Minneapolis to Cleveland spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Minneapolis to Cleveland flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Minneapolis to Cleveland 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 $145 to $1,010. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Minneapolis to Cleveland flights?

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

  • How are flight prices from Minneapolis to Cleveland looking right now?

    One-way fares from Minneapolis to Cleveland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $219, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport (CLE)?

    Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport (CLE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Dollar
    • Thrifty

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Minneapolis to Cleveland?

    Flights from Minneapolis to Cleveland usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Minneapolis to Cleveland pass through?

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

    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 34% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 4% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Minneapolis to Cleveland?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Minneapolis to Cleveland. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $439 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $599, a difference of $160.

    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 Minneapolis to Cleveland?

    Only Delta operates flights between Minneapolis and Cleveland.

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

    Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 09m, compared with 4h 26m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 6h 01m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Cleveland?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Cleveland?

    Some of the most popular sights in Cleveland are Progressive Field, Huntington Bank Field and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. These are among the most viewed places in Cleveland on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Minneapolis to Cleveland flights?

    Among airlines operating Minneapolis to Cleveland flights:

    • Delta: offers extra legroom; 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 Minneapolis to Cleveland 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

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

  • Where can I catch up on unfinished work at MSP?

    Business travelers flying through MSP don’t have to worry anymore as the airport features a business and conference center that they can utilize to catch up on unfinished work. The business center is equipped with data ports, semi-private workstations, and telephones and is located in Lindbergh and Humphrey terminals. The conference room also features workstations that you can rent for a particular amount. It is located at Lindbergh T1.

  • Does MSP offer family services and facilities?

    MSP features an aviation-themed kids' play area where passengers flying through the airport can have their kids burn off some energy before flying out. The play areas are located on Concourse H and C on the airside and near the baggage claim area on the landside. You can also have access to baby care amenities.

  • How do I get to the car rental center at CLE?

    A 24h complimentary shuttle service connects the on-site car rental facilities, which are situated in a separate designated building, to the main airport terminal. Shuttles for car rentals stop on the lower highway island, which is reached through Door 7 on the level of baggage claims. Avis, Hertz, Dollar, National, Enterprise, Budget, and Thrifty car rental companies are available.

  • Where can I get assistance at CLE?

    If you need assistance while at CLE, head over near the security Checkpoint B at the main terminal. Information desks with friendly staff will help you get to the information or any help you may need.

Your guide to booking Minneapolis to Cleveland 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 Friday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Friday flights average $439, about $160 less than Sunday fares (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 64% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Minneapolis to Cleveland trip for July. Fares historically average $439 round-trip in that month - typically $130 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Orlando Airport (MCO) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $181 round-trip on this route - about $320 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 Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport.

    • Extended Stay America Select Suites - Cleveland - Airport
    • Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Airport
  • If you have scheduled an early morning departure flight from Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), consider booking your stay at Intercontinental Minneapolis International Airport, located between Terminals 1 and 2. It offers exceptional services, including a gym and a thermal swimming pool.
  • Active-duty US military personnel and their families can utilize the USO lounge available at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) free of charge to unwind and relax upon arrival. The lounge is located in Carousel 1 near the baggage claim area and offers services such as showers, kids’ play areas, computers, internet access, lounge chairs, beverages, and snacks. Other civilian passengers may also access these lounges but at a fee.
  • Passengers wishing to leave their car at MSP can opt for many parking spaces. These parking lots range from long-term, extended daily to hourly parking services. For long-term and extended stays parking services, you can choose to use General Parking, Quick Ride Ramp, and Value Parking. Alternatively, if you want to park for a few hours, you can use the daily or hourly parking lots in the airport terminals.
  • If you are flying through CLE with your furry friend and are looking for a place for potty services, stretching their legs, and drinking water, the airport offers a great relief area that you can utilize. It is located near Carousel 1 at the north end of the baggage claim area. The door to the left of the military lounge is where you can access the relief area.
  • There are multiple lounges in the departure and arrival airports where passengers can unwind, relax, and eat if they have some time at the airport. These lounges offer excellent services, including showers, meals, drinks, comfortable seats, TV, and internet access. Note that all these lounges have different rules and regulations, so ensure that you contact your airline before making any reservations.

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Find which airlines fly direct from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Minneapolis St Paul to Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Cleveland Hopkins Intl to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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