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Among airlines operating Minneapolis to Houston flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

3 airlines operate flights between Minneapolis and Houston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• United Airlines
• Sun Country Air

Flights from Minneapolis to Houston usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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
• United Airlines: 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 Houston:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $240 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $318 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 8% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Minneapolis to Houston route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $308 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $355, a difference of $47. 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 Minneapolis to Houston flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:50 am and lands at 9:52 am
• Latest: departs at 6:40 pm and lands at 9:42 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 02m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 38% above the route average of $317. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Houston takes 3h 02m, covering 1,051 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 Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $126, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 01m, compared with 5h 11m via Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and 5h 12m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates from around $3:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $20:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Houston range from $264 to $415, with an average of $317 over the past 12 months. Anything below $264 counts as a good deal.

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

• • Delta
• • JetBlue