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Cheapest round-trip
$180
Typical prices: $283-$487
Frontier
Tue 11/13Fri 11/16
MSP - ELP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$71
Typical prices: $151-$314
Frontier
Sun 10/21
MSP - ELP • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Minneapolis and El Paso. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
13 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 54% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 19% price drop
March
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Denver Intl (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $347 (round-trip)
Austin Bergstrom (AUS)
Shortest trip • 5h 41m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to El Paso (MSP-ELP)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Minneapolis to El Paso

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16
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7:00 am - 6:21 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ELP El Paso
12h 21m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:16 pm - 12:04 amELP  El Paso-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
27h 48m1 stop Denver Intl
$180Frontier
Sat, Oct 24 - Fri, Oct 30
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2:36 pm - 6:32 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ELP El Paso
4h 56m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:16 pm - 12:04 amELP  El Paso-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
27h 48m1 stop Denver Intl
$190Frontier
Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10
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7:00 am - 6:37 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ELP El Paso
12h 37m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:27 pm - 11:55 amELP  El Paso-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
15h 28m1 stop Denver Intl
$255Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 20
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1:55 pm - 6:32 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ELP El Paso
29h 37m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Denver Intl
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7:14 pm - 1:41 pmELP  El Paso-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
17h 27m1 stop Denver Intl
$267Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 7
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6:49 pm - 11:22 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ELP El Paso
5h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:52 am - 2:50 pmELP  El Paso-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
6h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$414American Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16
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3:20 pm - 11:05 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ELP El Paso
8h 45m2 stops Denver Intl Dallas Love Field
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11:25 am - 9:20 pmELP  El Paso-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
8h 55m2 stops Dallas Love Field Denver Intl
$428Southwest
Wed, Feb 10 - Sun, Feb 14
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10:40 am - 7:00 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ELP El Paso
9h 20m2 stops Denver Intl Austin Bergstrom
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6:10 am - 1:10 pmELP  El Paso-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
6h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
$432Southwest
Thu, Dec 17 - Tue, Jan 5
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5:26 pm - 9:27 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ELP El Paso
5h 01m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:55 am - 5:42 pmELP  El Paso-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
8h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$483United Airlines
Mon, Dec 21 - Tue, Jan 5
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5:15 am - 9:27 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ELP El Paso
17h 12m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:55 am - 5:42 pmELP  El Paso-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
8h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$490United Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 27
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 3:02 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ELP El Paso
8h 02m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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4:13 pm - 10:53 pmELP  El Paso-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$893American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Minneapolis to El Paso flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Minneapolis to El Paso with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to El Paso start at $180. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $283 to $487. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $180 on Frontier.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to El Paso, it is 4% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 23% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to El Paso?

  • August is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to El Paso at $305 round-trip.
  • March ($477) and January ($446) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 56% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Minneapolis to El Paso the cheapest?

Flights from Minneapolis to El Paso are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 54% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Minneapolis to El Paso flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$71
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 27% increase in price.
Flight from Minneapolis to El Paso

When to book flights from Minneapolis to El Paso

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Minneapolis to El Paso based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Minneapolis to El Paso flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

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

    Flights from Minneapolis to El Paso usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at El Paso (ELP).

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Minneapolis to El Paso:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

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

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

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 72% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 23% of one-stop connections
    • Austin Bergstrom (AUS) - 3% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 2% of one-stop connections

    Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Minneapolis to El Paso route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 22%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $365 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $466: a $101 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How expensive are last-minute Minneapolis to El Paso flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 35% above the route average of $377. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Minneapolis to El Paso?

    A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to El Paso takes 0h 00m, covering 1,147 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Minneapolis to El Paso?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Minneapolis to El Paso 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 $180 to $1,484. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Minneapolis to El Paso are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $205.

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

    Flying via Austin Bergstrom (AUS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 41m, compared with 5h 59m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 6h 00m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What is the time difference between Minneapolis and El Paso?

    El Paso is 1 hour behind Minneapolis (Mountain Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at El Paso Airport (ELP)?

    El Paso Airport (ELP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Budget

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Minneapolis to El Paso flight?

    Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to El Paso range from $283 to $487, with an average of $377 over the past 12 months. Anything below $283 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Minneapolis to El Paso flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $365 - about $101 less than Sunday (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 54% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Minneapolis to El Paso trip for August. Fares historically average $305 round-trip in that month - typically $172 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to El Paso Airport.
    - Radisson Hotel El Paso Airport
    - Wyndham El Paso Airport Hotel and Water Park
    - Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham El Paso

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