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Among airlines operating Minneapolis to Columbus Airport flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• Delta
• Sun Country Air

Flights from Minneapolis to Columbus Airport usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Columbus (CMH).

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
• JetBlue: 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 Columbus Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $296 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $405 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $34–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Sun Country Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 variants.

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

• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 3% of one-stop connections

Chicago Midway (MDW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the Minneapolis to Columbus Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $337 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $489, a difference of $152. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Minneapolis to Columbus Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Columbus Airport are Greater Columbus Convention Center, Ohio Stadium and Nationwide Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Columbus Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:05 am and lands at 9:01 am
• Latest: departs at 8:59 pm and lands at 10:55 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 56m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 34% above the route average of $401. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Columbus Airport takes 1h 56m, covering 624 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $174 to $987. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Minneapolis to Columbus Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $137, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 48m, compared with 3h 51m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 18m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

Columbus Airport (CMH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Columbus Airport range from $265 to $495, with an average of $401 over the past 12 months. Anything below $265 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Minneapolis to Columbus Airport flights:

• • Delta
• • JetBlue